Brian R. Welsh

Brian R. Welsh

4.9
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 42 years

Marriage and prenuptials Lawyer at Williamsville, NY
Practice Areas: Marriage & Prenuptials, Child Custody, Child Support ... +2 more

19 Limestone Drive, Suite 4, Williamsville, NY

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Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Child Custody 20%

42 years

20%
Child Support 20%

42 years

20%
Family 20%

42 years

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 42 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1984

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

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Brian R. Welsh, PLLC

19 Limestone Drive, Suite 4, Williamsville, NY, 14221

Brian R. Welsh, PLLC

19 Limestone Drive., Suite 4, Williamsville, NY, 14221

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Brian R. Welsh's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | January 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Brilliant Mind and Wonderful Person

Brian is a phenomenal and trustworthy lawyer. Brian has extensive knowledge regarding the law throughout this process, I felt so confident and relaxed (in a not so relaxing situation) that Brian would achieve successful results in the minimum amount of time. I have so much respect for Brian as a lawy...er, and a person. He made me feel understood and showed much empathy throughout our legal battle. He is a kind man who I feel, really cares about his client’s wellbeing. The moment we hired him I knew we were in good hands. I sent over an email with the details of the case and he called me back, on a weekend day, confirming that he would not only take my case on, but also put my mind at ease. His prices are fair – you are paying for a brilliant mind and teammate to fight for you. Everything is itemized and exact in your statement which really shows the work being done for you and the time spent. His assistant Diane is also such a wonderful additional asset you are lucky to have when hiring Brian. Diane is a great representation of the law office and her cheerful demeanor really adds an uplifting presence which I found delightful. Overall, if you are looking for a lawyer to perform professionally, intelligently, open communication throughout, and to provide guidance under difficult circumstances, look no further, Brian Welsh is the right man for the job. Thank you Brian for everything you have done for my family!

Posted by Elizabeth | June 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Expert service and professionalism

I was in a very difficult situation when I was referred to Brian but after our first meeting (on a Saturday even) I could have not felt more comfortable. He thoroughly explained everything to me and provided a step-by-step of what would happen. My situation continued to deteriorate but Brian was with... me every step of the way with constant communication and guidance. He was incredibly prompt with all matters and never left anything open. Brian comes highly recommended to handle your case, no matter how easy or difficult it may seem to be. He is a knowledgable, professional, prompt, and exceptional lawyer.

Posted by Dan | November 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent Representation

Brian helped me dispense a lawsuit that was brought on by a result of an incompetent attorney whom handled my original divorce many years ago. Due to Brian's diligent research of case law and being prepared for litigation, the case against me was dismissed the first time we were in front of the judge.... He always answered every question, call, or email promptly and thoroughly. Brian and Diane were very supportive and understanding, I felt like they handled my case on a personal level. Brian's fees were not the cheapest out there however, you get what you pay for and you don't want to cheap out on an attorney.......I found out the hard way!!! Many thanks again Brian.

Posted by anonymous | March 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Professional & Knowledgeable

I was referred to Brian from a friend. I, in turn, referred a friend to Brian. When you find an attorney who is knowledgeable, experienced, and has your best interest at heart, you go with him. Divorce is full of emotion and I personally was a mess. Brian is a professional, and a businessman.... While some may interpret his direct and sometimes short, quick questions and comments unfavorably, I appreciated that. I fully understood that every phone call, email, letter generated, etc. was billable. As someone who is a talker, he kept me focused and to the point. He also provided me ways with saving money (ex, bringing 2 copies of documents, etc). Divorces are all unique, and each section of the document has to be hashed out between the two parties. It is stressful and takes time - and patience. I lack patience and wasn't dealing very well with the stress. Brian focused me on the issues, and did a phenomenal job understanding the unique situation. He communicated these things effectively to the Judge and things worked out favorably for me in several areas - thanks to Brian. Brian communicated with me every step of the way, copying me on all information that was sent out and forwarding all information received. He emailed me whenever he needed any information and I was quick to respond back, hoping to expedite things. The communication between us was excellent. When going to his office, I always felt comfortable. With the uneasiness of going to court, Brian always managed to secure a conference room so I didn't have to sit in the open area. I always appreciated his thoughtfulness in doing that. I needed to contact Brian after the divorce was finalized because some of the terms and conditions of the Judgment were not being followed by my ex. I had attempted to resolve this on my own on several occasions with no luck. Brian responded quickly to my email, called me, and mailed out a letter to get the situation corrected. I am thankful. I will continue to recommend Brian to others as I respect and appreciate him, in addition to his office staff. Read his resume too... it's impressive.

Posted by Anonymous | January 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Good attorney , overbills clients

Brian is short tempered, and unfriendly. He has an old style approach that everything must go to trial. While he is good, he seems as if he can’t negotiate, it’s always worst case scenario. He gives quotes and while I expect him to sometimes go over them. He bills excessively and at one point charged... interest on my statements. He really doesn’t care about his clients. All about billing. I do have to say he is a worker.

Brian Welsh

Replied last January 27, 2018

Without knowing who this client is, I cannot address his/her personal experience as described above. I can speak generally, however, and will start by saying that the client's perception that I cannot negotiate, so all cases must go to trial, is mistaken. The vast majority of matters our office handles are settled to our clients' satisfaction. The only cases which do go to trial are those where a satisfactory settlement cannot be achieved, which can occur for a number of reasons - the most common being where a party makes excessive settlement demands, and the opposing party chooses to let a judge decide the matter rather than giving in to those demands. Regarding the "worst case scenario" comment, we always present our clients with an honest and realistic assessment of their case. That means explaining both the best and worst outcomes, and the likelihood of where a client's case would fall between the two. Sometimes the facts of a client's case warrant advising that a poor outcome is probable, which is advice clients don't always want to hear - but which they need to hear if they are going to make intelligent decisions as to how they would like to proceed with settlement or trial. If this client feels he/she was billed excessively, we would be happy to discuss the issue. We strive to be accurate and fair in every aspect of our billing, and make it known (in writing) at the outset of our representation that any questions or problems with a bill will be addressed promptly and at no charge to the client. And while a standard Retainer Agreement does contain a provision for interest on unpaid accounts, as a professional courtesy we rarely apply it. We will work with clients struggling with finances; however, sometimes it becomes apparent that a client simply has no intention of making payment, such that agreed-to interest is then applied on his/her bill. Again, this is a rare occurrence. Lastly, as to the "short tempered and unfriendly" comment, those aren't words most clients use to describe our time working together, and without knowing this person's particular experience it is hard for me to address the comment. One thing I can say is that sometimes the client's and attorney's personalities just are not a good fit. Perhaps that was the problem here.

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Brian R. Welsh's Lawyer Endorsements

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Marissa Washington

Family lawyer | May 25

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"I endorse this lawyer. Brian is an excellent attorney who zealously represents his clients and is highly respected throughout the legal community."

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Paul Wolf

Family lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian has a great deal of family/divorce law experience."

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2016

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Father A. Joseph Bissonette Pro Bono Award, Erie County Bar Association

2010

Volunteer Lawyers Project Divorce Award, Erie County Bar Association

2005

President's Pro Bono Award, New York State Bar Association

1989

Outstanding Young Lawyer, Erie County Bar Association

Associations

2010 - Present

Boy Scouts of America

Executive Board - Greater Niagara Frontier Council

1984 - Present

Bar Association of Erie County

Member

1984 - Present

New York State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

1984 - Present

Erie Institute of Law

Past Dean

1984 - Present

Bar Association of Erie County, Practice and Procedure In Family Court Committee

Past Chairman

Bar Association of Erie County's Volunteer Lawyers Project

Board of Directors

Education

1983

State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

Suny At Buffalo

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Basics of Matrimonial Practice

Matrimonial Agreements and the Child Support Standards Act

Languages

English

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