A disbarred lawyer who struck a deal with prosecutors, a developer accused of misleading investors, and more.
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Brian Watson
Your Uber is now arriving: Northstar’s Watson wants side job ahead of trial
The owner of Northstar Commercial Properties previously said he was personally worth $61.5 million in May 2020. A lot has changed since then.
Watson defends against SEC claims, admits not investing in some projects
Investors knew the risks when they bankrolled developments he suggested he would invest in but didn’t, Brian Watson told a federal court.
Developers put cash behind CdeBaca challenger in City Council race
Big names in real estate and the Colorado Rockies front office are donating to Darrell Watson, records show, in an effort to oust her.
Watson objects to receiver sale of stake in Golden Triangle office space
The Northstar Commercial Partners owner is also battling a lawsuit filed by Amazon, and is accused of securities fraud by the SEC.
Developer Brian Watson, former state treasurer nominee, charged with securities fraud
The charges are unrelated to allegations leveled by Amazon in an ongoing lawsuit against Watson, who was the GOP nominee for state treasurer in 2018.
SEC staff allege securities fraud by Watson’s Northstar, receiver says
Brian Watson, who has been in a legal fight with Amazon since 2020, has also filed to divorce his second wife.
Watson lawsuit against Amazon data center financing partner advances
The CEO of Northstar Commercial Partners sued IPI Partners in 2020, accusing the firm of breach of contract.
Developer Don Marcotte dies at 66
Marcotte was director of development for Denver-based Northstar Commercial Partners before shifting his focus to local self-storage projects.
In Amazon-Watson case, question of who emailed Bezos gets answer
“I never considered myself a rat,” he wrote on Dec. 2, 2019. But Amazon’s actions would later frustrate him.
