Matthew Saul Watson

Background

Watson, Matthew Saul was born on January 24, 1941 in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. Son of Bernard Bennett and Etta (Silas) Watson.

Education

Student, London School Economics, 1960-1961; Bachelor, Master of Arts, Johns Hopkins University, 1962; Bachelor of Laws, New York University, 1965; Master of Laws, George Washington University, 1967.

Career

Law clerk to The Honorary J. Spencer Bell, United States Court Appeals (4th circuit) North Carolina, Charlotte, 1965-1966; associate, Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Kampelman, Washington, 1966-1974; assistant counsel, Commission Government Procurment, Washington, 1970-1971; senior attorney, United States General Accounting Office, Washington, 1974-1975; auditor, State of District of Columbia, Washington, 1975-1981; partner, Kaswell, Perazich and Watson, Washington, 1981-1985; partner, Perazich and Watson, Washington, 1985-1986; partner, Boasberg and Norton, Washington, 1987-1993; attorney, private practice, Washington, since 1993. Acting general counsel District of Columbia Board Elections, 1974. Member Judicial Conference of District of Columbia, since 1975.

Board directors Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, 1987-1991.

Achievements

• Matthew Saul Watson has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Jewish Community Council, Washington, since 1981, Metropolitan Washington Planning and Housing Association, since 1981. Board directors District of Columbia Jewish Community Center, since 1986. Member American Bar Association, District of Columbia Bar Association (Merit award 1979), Washington Council Lawyers(board directors 1976-1981).

Connections

Married Marjorie Hecht, August 22, 1965. Children: Jonathan Spencer, Gregory Jacob.

Father:

Bernard Bennett Watson

Mother:

Etta (Silas) Watson

Spouse:

Marjorie Hecht

child:

Jonathan Spencer Watson

child:

Gregory Jacob Watson