We are often asked how to bring a new investor into an LLC in San Diego or Southern California. This can be a challenge, but you should be able to find the balance between maintaining control of your company and attracting the investment you need to grow. The Two Primary...
Closing a San Diego Business
What are the steps for closing a San Diego business? Are you thinking of closing your company and searching for ideas and recommendations for efficiently ending your business and eliminating future liability? When the time comes to close your business there are many steps which must be completed to properly...
Why Do You Need a Strong Buy-Sell Agreement?
Why do you need a strong buy-sell agreement? What impact will the buy-sell agreement have upon the life of your multi-owner San Diego business or partnership. What is a Buy-Sell Agreement? In essence, the buy-sell agreement is an contract that anticipates and addresses the process for handling unexpected developments when...
Is a Non-Compete or Covenant Not to Compete Enforceable in San Diego
UPDATE: As of January 1, 2024 all non-compete agreements and covenants not to compete are unenforceable and essentially illegal in the State of California. Any employer who attempts to require a worker to sign any such agreement, paragraph, clause or phrase will be exposed to extensive civil and in some...
Experienced and Proven General Counsel
How can your business benefit from an experienced and proven general counsel? Why does every business, no matter how large or small, need an experienced business attorney and general counsel? Why Do Olympic and Professional Athletes Need a Coach? Have you ever wondered why Olympic and professional athletes need a...
Sound General Counsel based on 40+ Years of Experience
The Watkins Firm provides sound general counsel based on 40+ years of experience serving the San Diego and Southern California business community and healthcare industry. Why is it so important to work with our proven business attorneys whether you own a small LLC or a large corporation? In a word:...
Bringing New Investment or Investors into your San Diego Corporation
What is the best strategy for bringing new investment or investors into your San Diego corporation? What are the critical issues associated with raising equity or attracting the right partners to become members of your LLC or shareholders in your corporate entity? How can you attract the capital necessary to...
A Proven General Counsel for Your San Diego Company
Are you searching for a proven general counsel for your San Diego company or corporation? The Watkins Firm has more than four decades of experience as San Diego business attorneys serving as effective general counsel for San Diego business owners. What is a General Counsel? What is a general counsel?...
Knowledgeable Experienced San Diego Business Attorney
Why do you need a knowledgeable experienced San Diego business attorney? In a recent podcast our founder, Dan Watkins, shared an important insight: every local business and corporation should have an experienced San Diego business attorney, a CPA/Tax expert and a banking relationship (source of funding). These professionals help you...