Theodore P. Watson, Government Contract & CO Business Attorney

Theodore P. Watson, CEO and founder of Watson & Associates, LLC, has extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in business law, commercial and federal government contracts, and helping businesses successfully source money from the private and public sectors while meeting all legal and regulatory requirements. As a government contracts attorney, Mr. Watson guides clients through the legal processes involved in effectively merging into the federal government market, including the $530 billion federal government contracting sector.

Having practiced law against large firms and the federal government, Mr. Watson serves clients throughout the world on a wide range of corporate and government transactions. He has extensive experience advising businesses on all legal matters involving their daily operation and growth, including commercial contracts and government contracting small business matters. He also contributes to policy matters adopted by government agencies.

After retiring from the U.S. Air Force, Mr. Watson returned to government and served as a contracting executive managing the small business and Quality Assurance Programs. He has extensive knowledge in federal procurement solicitations, source selection, and government proposal writing. As the head of Watson & Associates, LLC, known for successful guidance in government contracting, Mr. Watson participates in complex and sophisticated government contracts litigation before the General Account Office (GAO), Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals, and other administrative agencies. He is also known as trusted advisor to many successful DOD contractors when they make major business decisions that involve federal procurement.

In addition to government contract law, Mr. Watson handles Colorado business law matters, construction law, and Colorado employer defense. The firm represents small businesses across the country, as well as medium-sized firms, large Fortune 500 firms, and major DOD clients. Corporate CEO’s benefit from his ability to  be candid and to bring real decision-making advice to the table, instead of simple legal structure.  He understands, what it means to treasure a corporation’s bottom line.

Mr. Watson has litigated and participated in litigation against various government procurement agencies. His internal experience as a contracting executive as armed him with inside exposure and understanding of the process of federal government contracting, as well as knowledge and insight into the defense and transportation sectors and the range of legal issues involved in running  national organizations, such as management of side personnel, employment, and EEO litigation. He has in-depth understanding of the legal issues involved in assisting federal contractors in gaining the certifications and meeting the requirements of Joint Venture relationships, Mentor Protege relationships, and teaming relationships.

Mr. Watson can provide specialized legal guidance to federal contractors in the following areas:

• Small business matters
• Policy considerations
• Bid protests
• Contract compliance
• Claims (submission or appeal)
• Contract terminations
• Litigation and appeals
• Proposals
• Small business 8(a) matters
• Subcontracting matters and compliance
• Teaming and joint ventures
• Federal construction
• Miller Act
• Internal policy audits and controls

Procurement and proposal consulting

Given the highly-competitive market in federal procurement, contractors have a tough time understanding source selection processes and the requirements of  competitive government proposal writing. Mr. Watson provides national guidance on proposal writing strategies to federal contractors seeking to increase their chances of winning more government contracts. In addition, he conducts seminars and workshops for local state and federal customers.

Compliance counsel

Mr. Watson has assisted companies interested in bidding and becoming certified to bid on government contracts. Additionally, he has provided seminars, manuals, and standard legal advice to clients to help them meet compliance mandates on complicated labor, employment, and environmental standards. Mr. Watson has worked in auditing companies’ internal government contracts programs and supply chain processes on-site to ensure compliance with GSA or Department of Defense regulations.

Federal contract litigation

Mr. Watson has challenged or upheld contract awards before Federal agency tribunals, Boards of Contract Appeals, SBA Office of Hearings and Appeals, at the Government Accountability Office, Court of Federal Claims (COFC) and at the various industry forums.

Small business matters

Mr. Watson represents DOD contractors in compliance with or litigation in adverse actions, SBA 8(a) terminations and application appeals, affiliation and Ostensible Subcontractor litigation, suspension and debarment proceedings, negotiations with the Department of Justice prosecutors concerning alleged failure to disclose knowledge of fraud, and other legal disputes arising from the procurement or performance of government contracts.

Education

• Michigan State College of Law, J.D. Cum Laude
• Columbia College B.S. Criminal Justice Administration
• Community College of the Air Force, AAS Training and Education Management
• Community College of the Air Force, AAS Engineering Management
• Government Contracts – Level II Certification

Community activities

• Public speaking—Mr. Watson is called upon by chambers of commerce across the country and locally to discuss federal procurement issues and legislative impact on DOD contractors.
• Adjunct Professor at a local college—Mr. Watson teaches business law, contracts, laws of evidence and constitutional law classes.

Through his years of experience, Mr. Watson has focused on one guiding principle: to serve as a trusted business and legal adviser delivering results and practical guidance, so clients can focus on the bottom line.

Nationwide services

Watson’s government contract attorneys serve clients in: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Cities in which we practice include: Anchorage, AK; Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Chicago, IL; Colorado Springs, CO; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Indianapolis, IN; Las Vegas, NV; Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; Philadelphia, PA; San Antonio, TX; San Diego, CA; San Francisco, CA; San Jose, CA; Santa Clara, CA; and Tampa, FL.

Contact

To further discuss how Mr. Watson can assist your organization, email him or 866-601-5518.

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