Theodore P. Watson, Government Contract & CO Business Attorney
Government Contracts and Colorado Business Lawyer
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 has helped guide clients through the legal process involved in effectively merging into the federal government market, including the $530 billion federal government contracting sector.
Having practiced law against the large firms and the federal government, Mr. Watson has served 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 has also contributed to policy matters adopted by government agencies.
Mr. Watson is a retired U.S. Air Force member. He then returned to government where he served as a contracting executive managing the small business and Quality Assurance Programs for the installation. He has extensive knowledge in federal procurement solicitations, source selection and government proposals. As the head of Watson & Associates, LLC, known for its successful guidance in government contracts, 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.
In addition to government contract law, Mr. Watson handles Colorado business law, construction law and Colorado employer defense. The firm represents small businesses across the country, medium-sized firms and large Fortune 500 and major DOD clients.
Mr. Watson has litigated and participated in litigation against the 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 side personnel, employment and EEO litigation. She 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 Protégé and teaming relationships.
Mr. Watson can provide specialized legal guidance to federal contractors in the following areas:
- Small Business matters
- 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 and requirements of 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:
Assisting companies interested in bidding, as well as becoming certified to bid, on government contracts. Providing seminars, manuals, and standard legal advice to clients to help them meet compliance mandates ranging requirements to more complicated labor, employment, and environmental standards. 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:
Challenging or upholding contract awards before Federal agency tribunals, Boards of Contract Appeals, SBA Office of Hearings and Appeals, at the Government Accountability Office, and at the various industry forums.
Small Business Matters
Representing 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 local college – Mr. Watson teaches business law, contracts, laws of evidence and constitutional law classes
Through his years of experience, Mr. Watsons has focused on one guiding principle: to serve as a trusted business and legal advisor delivering results and practical guidance, so clients can focus on the bottom line.
Contact:
To further dicuss how Mr. Watson can assist your organization, email him or call toll free 1-866-601-5518 or local 720-941-7200.
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.
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