Under what conditions can a salaried employee be owed overtime in San Diego?  Are you taking every step necessary to prevent overtime disputes from arising, even after an employee has left your company?  What policies, procedures and strategies can an employer put in place to reduce or eliminate risks associated with overtime in California? Generally […]

Negotiating a good commercial lease in San Diego requires experience, a focused mindset and a clear understanding of what is important for our clients.  Your corporate lease is usually one of the larger expense items within the budget, and every dollar saved in an effective lease negotiation goes directly to increasing profit. An effective commercial […]

Well crafted contracts form the basis of all business in San Diego and throughout all of California.  We are often asked “Can I do this transaction?”  The answer is almost assuredly “YES! If the underlying contracts are carefully crafted.” Contracts are at the root of all business transactions and will have a tremendous impact on […]

Shareholders’ rights are in jeopardy with dual-class shares.  When investors purchase shares of stock in a company, they are risking their investment if the company does not perform well. Investors are willing to do this in exchange for a share if the company is profitable. Shareholders who invest in a company also historically have voting rights […]

A Revocable Living Trust, also known as a Living Trust, is used primarily to avoid probate, preserve your privacy, and manage your financial affairs. A Revocable Living Trust is a trust established while you are living and enables you to make changes whenever you want, as well as reclaim the property transferred into it. It […]

Are you thinking about starting a new ophthalmology practice or business in San Diego or Southern California?  The Watkins Firm has served medical practices and the healthcare industry here in California for over three decades.  We are a strong legal partner for those who wish to start a new medical practice or get an existing […]

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