Helping Clients Do Business and Protect Their Interests
At the Watkins Firm, our experienced California lawyers provide comprehensive legal services centered on the needs of small and medium-sized businesses in San Diego County. We also represent large businesses and individuals within our areas of focus.
Some of our attorneys primarily handle litigation and others primarily counsel clients on transactions. In each case, however, we collaborate closely to make sure we are meeting our clients' needs.
Don't hesitate to contact us to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with a knowledgeable attorney. The legal issues we help clients address include the following:
- Employer defense: We are knowledgeable about California and federal employment law and have successfully defended many employers in challenging situations.
- Unfair competition: If competitors are trying to steal your ideas or drive you out of the market, we can explore your legal options.
- Asset protection and investment law: Before investing in any enterprise, you should get legal advice on protecting your family and personal assets.
- Business and joint venture formation: We assist clients with the formation and structuring of all types of business entities.
- Medical business law: We are knowledgeable about the unique legal and regulatory provisions affecting medical practices and providers.
- Contract law: Our attorneys draft and negotiate contracts and litigate on behalf of clients involved in contract disputes.
- Shareholder disputes: We help shareholders assert their rights and defend companies and managers against shareholder actions.
- Mergers and acquisitions: Whether you are trying to buy or sell a company, its shares or assets, or bring two companies together, we will carefully review and advise you about your options.
- Water law: Our firm represents both water districts and property owners in water-related transactions and disputes.
- Estate planning: We can help you draft a trust, will and other estate planning tools tailored to meet your specific needs and goals.
- Real estate law: We represent buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants, developers, contractors, investors and other parties to real estate transactions and litigation.
- Construction law: Our attorneys handle cases involving construction contracts, construction defects, mechanic's liens and more.
- Homeowners' associations: We counsel developers on creating homeowners' associations and represent those associations as well as individual homeowners.
- Science and technology law: We are experienced with many issues affecting science and technology companies, ranging from intellectual property to employment.
Sometimes, legal conflicts cannot be avoided. Our approach to litigation is focused on moving quickly and containing costs while aggressively pursuing positive outcomes. Contact us to learn more about our services.
