Craig R. Welch

PARTNER AND CHAIR OF THE CORPORATE BUSINESS AND BANKING LAW PRACTICE GROUP

PRACTICE AREAS

BUSINESS AND BANKING ATTORNEY

Craig Welch is Chair of our Corporate, Business and Banking Law Practice Group. He has been practicing law for more than 38 years, and represents clients who have diverse legal needs that typically involve issues from a variety of practice areas. In representing his clients, Craig is able to provide his business and individual clients with a high level of counseling due to his extensive experience in so many areas of the law. He is also the resident attorney at our Canandaigua office.

Real Estate and Related Services

Craig is experienced in handling and advising clients in all aspects of real estate, real estate development and related transactions, whether it is residential or commercial, on behalf of individuals and businesses.

Commercial and Residential purchase, sale and refinancing transactions
Mortgages
Financing
Foreclosures
Contract Preparation
Homeowners Associations, CPS-7, and other filings with the NY Attorney General
Lease Agreements
Evictions
Zoning and Planning
Subdivision and Land Development

Wills, Estates and Personal Planning

In representing individuals and business owners, Craig represents clients in developing a comprehensive estate plan, meeting the needs and objectives of the clients.

Wills, trusts, succession planning
Powers of Attorneys
Health Care Proxies and Living Wills
Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts
Standby Guardianships
Estate Probate and Administration
Elder Law and Medicaid Issues

Other Legal Services

Craig’s familiarity with the legal issues in other areas of law helps him counsel clients when they are affected by other areas of law:

Corporate and Business Law
Civil Litigation (including personal injury matters)
Debt Collection
Municipal Law
General Legal Counsel
Bankruptcy
Criminal Law

PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS

Member of the Ontario County Bar
Member of the New York State Bar Association
Finger Lakes Community College Foundation – former chair of the Board of Directors
Dennis Morga Memorial Fund – Board of Directors

Education

University of Puget Sound (now Seattle University) (J.D., 1979)
St. Lawrence University (B.A., 1976)

ADMISSIONS

New York State Bar
U.S. District Court, Western District of New York

ABOUT Craig R. Welch

Craig resides in the Town of Mendon with his wife and his three children (when they are home). He enjoys his family, all sports, the family cottage in Canada and the practice of law!

HONORS

Craig has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America since 2017. See the Super Lawyers website and the Best Lawyers website for a description of the selection methodology. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

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