For myself, and all of us at the Watkins Firm I’d like to extend warm season’s greetings, and wish a Merry Christmas to those who are celebrating this holiday season. It is appropriate to pause during the holidays to be thankful for those with whom you have shared business and...
Will a Downloadable Form Provide You With Substantial Guidance on Starting Your San Diego Business?
Downloadable forms are no substitute, and are in no way comparable to the advice of an experienced San Diego business attorney. The forms offered on popular download sites are stripped-down generic versions designed to appeal to a large audience. They are not complete enough, or thorough enough to help you...
What is the Difference between a Typical Free Consultation and The Watkins Firm’s Approach to our Clients?
The Watkins Firm offers a substantially different free “consultation” than other business and real estate attorneys in San Diego. Most firms offer a free 15 or 30 minute consultation, and after that the clock starts (as does the billing). When you call the Watkins Firm at 858-535-1511 we will do...
Downloadable Forms Can Cost You Your Home and Business in San Diego
After decades of serving San Diego area businesses and entrepreneurs I can tell you this: it isn’t a question of “if”, it’s a question of “when”. Disputes will arise if you are in business. They can arise between the owners of a business, as well as between a business and...
Can I Avoid The Cost and Registration Requirements of Franchising By Another Form of Business Contract or Agreement?
California has very specific laws about how business relationships are structured, and whether or not a business contract constitutes a “franchise”, a “distributorship”, a “licensee” or simply a normal transaction of goods and services. I cannot stress enough the severity of business risk a company undertakes by attempting to mask one...
Is a Contract Enforceable in San Diego if There Was No Consideration Given to the Offeror?
A contract is not usually considered to be valid in San Diego unless a tangible form of consideration has been given by every party under the agreement. “Consideration” basically answers the legal question “why are you entering into this agreement?” The “offeree” accepts the offer in anticipation of receiving the...
Does a Contract Have to Be Written In Order to Be Enforceable in San Diego?
Here in San Diego, and across California it is not necessary for a contract to be in writing in order to be enforceable, unless the contract involves the sale of goods exceeding $500 in value, and in a few other limited cases. “Oral Agreements” can be as enforceable as written...