Brian R. Welsh

I can't stress enough how terrific of an attorney Brian Welsh is. Brian worked on my behalf for a number years, across divorce, child custody, and child support. He knows the law, takes time to understand your specific situation and goals, and works hard to be advocate for you and your family. B...rian tells it to you like it is, fighting for your rights, while doing it as expeditiously as possible.

Brian came recommended to me as THE BEST divorce attorney. I can wholeheartedly say that Brian has continuously gone the extra mile throughout numerous legal interactions. Brian is a brilliant, empathetic man who will fight for you while providing law abiding insight in making legal decisions. Brian ...explained what to expect step by step throughout the entire divorce procedure and my divorce was processed expeditiously and cost-effectively. Unfortunately, due to the disposition of my ex-husband, I have needed Brian to represent me in post-divorce matters as well. Brian has never made me feel that I was just a “case” to him, and he often put his personal life matters and celebrations on hold to work for me. Brian and his legal assistant, Diane (who is truly a treasure), have helped me keep my sanity over the years. Without them on my side I would have been much less confident as I have seen how other lawyers perform. Brian is a man of integrity and has been an invaluable resource when it came to protecting my rights. His expertise, attention to detail and knowledge of the law is unsurpassed. He is very personable, extremely responsive and easy to communicate with. I could not have asked for a better attorney. Brian is a man you can trust in and I feel honored to recommend him to anyone requiring legal services. He will work very diligently and professionally to get results that exceed your expectations! Thank you Brian and Diane, I will be forever grateful for you.

After fifteen years of marriage, I filed for divorce. It was the hardest decision I ever had to make. I went into it with high hopes - that we could be mature adults, co-parent responsibly, and be fair in financial matters. It became clear quickly that the divorce would be stressful and at times, ugl...y, between my former spouse and I. I needed someone strong and fair to represent me, who could shield me at times, but who would also be honest and clear with me; someone who would guard my interests and my future stability, but also show me where my emotional responses departed from legal matters. I hired a different attorney first and spent about nine or so months with them. Everything stalled, they were non-communicative, their payment demands were out of line with the scope of work they were doing, and they never advocated for me - just tried to get an agreement without looking at how the law protected me. After many months, I realized I would sacrifice my future if I stayed with that lawyer. I was distraught from the divorce and from the legal process. I called some attorneys I knew locally and from back home (about two hours away from Buffalo) and asked who they knew in the Buffalo area that might be able to help me. The resounding recommendation from peers was: Brian Welsh! This recommendation even came from an attorney who worked opposite Brian in a divorce, representing the other spouse. They said Brian handled the whole process with poise and amazing responsiveness. I setup an appointment with Brian and was immediately delighted by his demeanor, professionalism, meticulous process, ability to listen but also to steer me in the right direction, clarity of billing, and the manageability of his office and staff. Brian made swift work of the divorce and put us back in the driver's seat. The results were fair, which is all I ever wanted. We had an interesting circumstance because I was considered the "monied spouse," my husband came hard at me for maintenance payments (even though I retained custody of our daughter), and he wasn't transparent about his income, as he ran his own business. All that to say, it was complicated and Brian did a phenomenal job for me. Throughout a divorce, sometimes you just don't know what you are allowed to say or do, and not just regarding legal matters. Sometimes, especially when children are involved, you don't know when or how you should interact with your spouse. It's very confusing. Brian helped me with the little things like that as well. He just brought peace to a very painful process. Selecting Brian as your attorney is a no-brainer.

Brian guided me through a difficult divorce and I couldn’t be more grateful to him. After 12 years of knowing someone, 9 years of marriage and two beautiful children my world got turned upside down with absolutely no notice. Everything in my life was in disarray and there was only one thing I knew ...for certain – the life I knew was over. Everything else was uncertain, especially what my future would look like. I was worried beyond belief about how often I would see my children, worried about what rights I would have to make decisions for them and worried about how child support would impact me. I knew I made more than my ex and in NY State that matters. I was worried about other finances as I had premarital assets, martial assets and had comingled money throughout the years. Insert Brian Welsh into the equation. Fast forward several months. None of my worries came to fruition and I have Brian to thank for it. Brian is an excellent attorney. I’m sure a lot of reviews say that about a lot of attorneys, but there is something special about Brian. He is highly respected by other counsel and they respect the fact that he is not going to play games. That is hugely in your benefit. The process of divorcing can be like ping pong where attorneys bounce offers back and forth. With Brian, other attorneys know he doesn’t waste time with offers that aren’t realistic nor related to the law. He works to resolve your case and when he establishes what is right, moral, fair according to the law he really doesn’t deviate from it. My ex tried numerous times to get more rights to the kids, more money and none of it panned out. My ex prolonged things trying to get more - yours might do that as well - but Brian drew the line early on and ultimately things ended where he drew that line. Brian is extremely well versed in the intricacies of matrimonial law and because of that he doesn’t get outsmarted by other attorneys. He will explain how the law works and how the law relates to your children and finances. He fights for you and your future. Divorce isn’t about leaving your past, it’s about moving into your future. Divorce typically encompasses 3 things, Feelings, Children and Money. Feelings are interesting because truthfully they has no real bearing in your divorce. Feelings can dull your judgement or they can sharpen it. My suggestion is to sharpen. Be smart now. Be angry later. Brian is a mastermind regarding the two more important and relevant aspects of your divorce. Your children and your money. In terms of custodial law. Brian is brilliant. He didn’t allow me to do anything that would make me less than equal in any sense. My ex made me a father who doesn’t he kids everyday but Brian helped me ensure I have every right to them in terms of how often I see them (exactly 50% of the time), an equal say in what happens with them (no designation of primary parent) and equal rights to every holiday, etc. In terms of finances. Brian is equally brilliant. My ex asked for significantly more than what the law considered fair and just and she made every attempt to get more but in the end she didn’t get it. Why? Because Brian studied and detailed my financial history and then compared it to NY state law. His mastery of the law allowed him to protect my assets. A word of advice. Do your homework and know your case by researching your own history – no one knows it better than you. Deal with your emotions elsewhere and focus on your children and your financial future. Emotions fade but your kids and your future wont. Protect them both. Don’t end up screwed because you didn’t have the fortitude to be strong – the next several months dictate your future. Again, be smart now, be angry later. I don’t know how else to encourage you to meet with Brian. Retain him and you’ll be happy. End up with him representing you’re ex and you’ll regret it!

If you are reading in hopes of finding your attorney then exhale; you have either intentionally or unintentionally found an absolute gem, best in class, top-notch attorney. If on the other hand you are reading this in hopes to gain insight into who is representing your spouse then inhale; familiariz...e yourself with that tight feeling in your chest – your spouse is extremely well represented. I will begin with why I chose Brian, as selecting the right attorney is likely what you are agonizing over now. I read the reviews and decided to meet with Brian for an initial consult. Brian was nice, genuinely understanding of the situation and he helped me feel more confident about the future. I really liked his ability to process complex information at high speeds, all while accounting for various influential details within the info I was providing him. I could see the way his mind worked and like it; in a divorce the details matter. I then spoke with a friend, the corporate attorney for the company I work for, and asked her if by chance she had heard of Brian. Coincidentally she had, she told me she knew Brian from law school and that in law school Brian was always the one who could figure things out when no one else could, that Brian could always find a way. That sold me; and many months later it has proven to be true. So who is Brian? Brian is an attorney and by definition an attorney is an advocate. Brian’s advocacy will stretch from your immediate needs as you embark on a horrific journey to your future self – a version you likely cannot even fathom. He considers you long after your divorce is over; he’s advocating you five years from now, 10 years from now and 20 years from now. Brian is an expert in both property and custodial matters – he is well versed in all nuances that exist under those categories. Brian is an excellent communicator, responsive to emails, transparent in his communications with other attorneys, and he does not handle your case in court room hallways or cigar clubs - he handles your case with you hand-in-hand. To that point, it is your responsibility to also work on your case. Do your research, find the facts and the documents that support your case; that will help Brian do his job. Brian is an excellent attorney and a formidable opponent to whoever represents your spouse. Brian lives in the details, the nuances of the law, and that’s exactly where you want your attorney to be. If you’re in that place where you can’t think straight, you want Brian thinking on your behalf. But understand, Brian is not a therapist, his job isn’t to make you feel better, his job is to fight for you legally and that’s exactly what he does. Pleasantries exist before and after your meeting but when your meeting him try to work alongside him and at his pace. I sincerely enjoyed being a client of Brian’s as much as I am pleased with the outcome of my divorce. I have to also mention Diane, she works for Brian and is the warm smile when you walk in the office and the kind voice when you call. She is also excellent when it comes to communication. Diane is a great reminder that despite how dark your outlook is, there are sunny things in life. In closing I will tell you something Brian told me, it is perhaps the most important things I heard during my divorce and something that should be reiterated to people embarking on the ugly process of a divorce. “The journey is hard, but the destination is good.” With Brian guiding your case and advocating on your behalf, I am confident you will reach a good destination. I cannot more enthusiastically recommend Brian. He is truly best in class.