Are you searching for attorneys with decades of experience protecting minority shareholders rights and interests from the oppressive tactics of majority stakeholders? Many states have laws which provide a cause of action for shareholder oppression in closely-held corporations. California does not specifically provide relief to shareholder oppression, however it absolutely...
A Strong Shareholders’ Agreement
What are the elements of a strong Shareholders’ Agreement? Why are the shareholders’ agreement and the corporate bylaws important and crucial documents to get right when forming an S Corporation, C Corporation, Professional Corporation or Management Service Organization? A Strong Shareholders’ Agreement Protects Your Investment and Rights The Watkins Firm...
Shareholder Rights and Elections in San Diego
Shareholder rights and elections can impact how a business runs and ultimately its success. Shareholders are often associated with big companies, but shareholders can exist in almost any business formation. When shareholders are present, shareholder rights are also present. Shareholder Rights and the Success of the Business Shareholder rights can...
A San Diego Minority Shareholder Dispute
Are you searching for an experienced, proven law firm for a San Diego minority shareholder dispute? Are you looking for legal advice and counsel regarding issues as an investor or shareholder in Southern California? The Watkins Firm has almost four decades of proven and successful investor and shareholder dispute resolution...
Modifying a Shareholders’ Agreement in San Diego
What is the process for modifying a shareholders’ agreement for a San Diego or California corporation. There are several reasons why it may be necessary to make changes to the shareholder’s agreement of a San Diego corporation. The corporate documents, bylaws and shareholders agreement should be updated regularly as part...
Protect Your Company with a Derivative Lawsuit
What is a derivative lawsuit and how can you protect your company with a derivative lawsuit in San Diego or Southern California? What are the rights of a minority shareholder in San Diego and across California? What should you do if you are concerned about the direction of the corporation...
What is a Derivative Lawsuit and When is it a Viable Option for a San Diego Shareholder?
What is a derivative lawsuit in San Diego and when is it a viable option for a San Diego shareholder dispute? How can minority shareholders protect the company and hold major shareholders accountable? When any shareholder in a corporation believes the company is headed in the wrong direction or has concerns...
Prevent the Unprofitable Sale of Your Investment
How can you use federal and state dissenting shareholder rights to prevent the unprofitable sale of your investment? If you hold a minority interest in a corporation you are probably used to the bullying tactics of majority interests to limit your access and input or to reduce the proper distribution...
The Nuclear Option of Involuntary Dissolution in a Minority Shareholder Dispute
What is the nuclear option of involuntary dissolution in a minority shareholder dispute? What are your rights as a minority shareholder in San Diego or Southern California and how can the Watkins Firm protect the value and strength of your interests? Involuntary dissolution is often referred to as the “nuclear...