Self-Storage Operator Westport Properties/US Storage Centers Appoints New General CounselSelf-Storage Operator Westport Properties/US Storage Centers Appoints New General Counsel

Westport Properties Inc. (WPI), which operates 86 self-storage facilities under the US Storage Centers brand, has appointed Peter Watson as general counsel. His responsibilities will include overseeing all legal and risk-management matters within the company. Additionally, he’ll be working closely with WPI’s real estate group on contracts and various due-diligence items.

September 2, 2015

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Westport Properties Inc. (WPI), which operates 86 self-storage facilities under the US Storage Centers brand, has appointed Peter Watson as general counsel. His responsibilities will include overseeing all legal and risk-management matters within the company. Additionally, he’ll be working closely with WPI’s real estate group on contracts and various due-diligence items.

“Peter is an accomplished legal expert with a focus in real estate, and we’re excited about the contributions he’ll make to our company as we continue to grow,” said Charles Byerly, president and CEO.

Prior to joining WPI, Watson was an attorney at the law offices of Wright, Finlay & Zak LLP in Newport Beach, Calif., where he specialized in commercial real estate transactions. His previous legal experience also includes working with Ballard, Wimer, Brockett & Edwards and the Orange County District Attorney.

Watson earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Southern California and his Juris Doctor degree at Whittier Law School, where he was a law-review member and editor. He’s currently a member of the NAIOP (National Association of Industrial and Office Properties) Commercial Real Estate Development Association and the Orange County Bar Association.

In July, WPI named Mike Brady as chief operating officer and appointed Scott Nguyen, a seven-year veteran of the company, as chief financial officer.

Founded in 1985 and based in Irvine, Calif., WPI is a real estate investment company that acquires, develops and operates self-storage facilities as well as provides third-party management services. It's affiliated with Westport Memphis Self Storage LLC.

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