Houston Watson
Attorney at Law
California
CA, TX
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Client Reviews
"Houston represented my professional medical practice and myself in very serious sexual battery,,negligent hiring/retention and premises liability case.I will always be thankful for his gift of intelligence, ethics and tenacity. He saved my company"
"Houston assisted us in licensing intellectual property along with manufacturing and distribution agreements that went along with these rights. His expertise and skills lie in analyzing risk, negotiating deal points and terms, and then drafting professional and unique documents to mitigate those risks and paper the deal."
Work History
BWA Law Group, LLP
PARTNER
Sep 2013 - Sep 2019
Responsible for complex litigation and transactional matters, including those relating to intellectual property, consumer goods, real estate finance, acquisition and development, business entity formation, regulatory and compliance, mergers and acquisitions,shareholder disputes, restaurant and hospitality, franchising, labor, cannabis, alcoholic beverages,
United Brands
In House General Counsel
Nov 2011 - Aug 2013
Chief Legal Officer of an alcoholic beverage manufacturer with distribution relationships in 48 states. Minimized risk and ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Oversaw and managed less senior employees and outside counsel within budgetary constraints.
Sun Holdings LLC
In House General Counsel
Sep 2019 - Nov 2011
In House General Counsel for Texas Holding Company with over 200 restaurant franchises (some leased and some developed) throughout the United States including El Pollo Loco, Denny’s, Golden Corral, CiCi’s Pizza, Popeye’s Chicken. Oversaw and managed outside counsel within budgetary constraints.
Klinedinst
Senior Counsel
Aug 2007 - Feb 2010
Responsible for complex litigation and transactional matters, including those relating to intellectual property, consumer goods, real estate finance, acquisition and development, business entity formation, regulatory and compliance, mergers and acquisitions,shareholder disputes, restaurant and hospitality, franchising, labor, cannabis, alcoholic beverages.
Law Offfice of Houston Watson
Owner
Jan 2002 - Aug 2007
Responsible for complex litigation and transactional matters, including those relating to intellectual property, consumer goods, real estate finance, acquisition and development, business entity formation, regulatory and compliance, mergers and acquisitions,shareholder disputes, restaurant and hospitality, franchising, labor, cannabis, alcoholic beverages.
Walsworth, Franklin, Bevins & McCall
Partner
Jul 1993 - Dec 2001
Head of Corporate Transactions Department