All entrepreneurs, first-time business owners and even those with multiple companies need and experienced and proven business attorney who can answer all questions, and help them with what to know when starting an LLC in San Diego or anywhere in California. What should you look for in a business start-up...
Start a Successful Business in San Diego
Are you planning to start a successful business in San Diego? What do you need to know as you begin the process of forming a company and starting your new company? The Watkins Firm has more than four decades of experience helping entrepreneurs and new business owners with the formation...
Choosing the Right Entity for Your San Diego Start-Up
Do you need help choosing the right entity for your San Diego start-up or new business? Why do you need an entity if you intend to conduct business in San Diego or anywhere in the State of California? Why shouldn’t you just conduct business as yourself? The genuine answer is...
The Buy Sell Agreement Is a Crucial Business Document
The buy sell agreement is a crucial business document in any San Diego or California LLC, corporation, medical practice or business entity. The buy-sell agreement is often referred to as a “buyout agreement,” and establishes the process for how a business ownership position will be managed in the event of...
An Experienced Business Attorney Increases Your Company’s Profits
Did you know an effective and experienced business attorney increases your company’s profits and the likelihood of success for your company? After more than four decades of service to the San Diego and California business, science and tech, real estate and medical / healthcare communities , I am consistently asked...
Starting a New LLC With More than One Member in California
Are you starting a new LLC with more than one member in California? Many new business start-ups are attempting to download corporate documents from legal forms websites for a few dollars and attempting to modify the forms themselves. This is a dangerous practice which will result in substantial costs and...
Starting a New Company in California
Are you working on starting a new company in California? California is one of the most challenging states in which to do business, especially if you intend to be an employer. What is the best structure for your new company, and why is it important to reach out to the...
Forming a New Company with More than One Owner
What do you need to know when forming a new company with more than one owner? What are some of the risks and issues other business startups and entrepreneurs miss that cause expensive problems or business failure down the road? How can the Watkins Firm and our more than 40+ years...
Why Isn’t Every Small California Business an LLC
Why isn’t every small California business an LLC (Limited Liability Corporation)? A Limited Liability Corporation or LLC may be the right entity for most solo owner or small business and service industry companies. However, simply assuming that an LLC is the right choice and moving forward without effective legal counsel...