As we bring 2023 to a close, all of us at the Watkins Firm wish you and yours Season’s Greetings and hope you enjoy a safe and happy New Year in 2024.  The Watkins Firm is genuinely thankful for the work that has been entrusted to us by our clients this past year.  We enjoy working with you to build your business, form new ventures, start new medical practices, manage mergers and acquisitions or resolve real estate litigation.

San Diego has endured some interesting economic challenges as well as substantial legal changes from the perspective of conducting business in California or providing employment in 2023.  2024 promises to be one of the most challenging years for San Diego and California employers and we invite you to listen to our recent podcast episodes 41 and 42 as we share what employers need to know about Employment Law Changes for 2024 (Parts 1 and 2).

The business and economic forecasts for 2024 are improving with each passing month.  Worldwide economic forecasts predict a bit of a bounce here in the United States as inflation hopefully continues to decline and interest rates stabilize (or perhaps see a few reductions in 2024).

We are always grateful for the trust our clients place in the Watkins Firm.  We have enjoyed business relationships which have lasted for decades.  This year, we met many new clients for the first time as they formed new companies, expanded into Southern California, worked to provide employment or managed a dispute or business lawsuit.

We have served the business, real estate and medical / healthcare communities of San Diego and Southern California for more than four decades.  We have witnessed economic challenges and boom cycles, and served our clients as they pursued their business and professional goals.  We hope 2024 brings your company and business prospects new opportunity for growth and profitability.

The holidays are traditionally a time for making new connections and strengthening existing relationships as you reflect with gratitude upon the experiences you’ve shared with your business relationships.  You are the engine of business here in Southern California.  You are the risk takers, the adventurers, the professionals who have trained (and continue this education) in order to provide valuable services to the market.  You provide employment and opportunity, you meet market requirements and solve significant problems and challenges.

From all of us at the Watkins Firm, we wish you and your families the warmest of Season’s Greetings!