Christopher Shawn Welch

Christopher Shawn Welch

4.9
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 23 years

Family Lawyer at Indiana, PA
Practice Areas: Family, Personal Injury, Business

120 s 7th st, Indiana, PA

About Christopher

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 80%

Divorce, Custody, Support, Protection from Abuse

80%
Business 10%

Business formation - Corporations, LLC's, LLP's, partnerships

10%
Personal Injury 10%

Death, dismemberment, burns, auto accidents, animal attacks, falls, disability, product liability, workers compensation

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 23 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Budash & Welch, LLP

120 s 7th st, Indiana, PA, 15701-3908

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Christopher Shawn Welch's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

5 star (16) 4 star (1)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Monica | April 8, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Above and beyond

Working with attorney Christopher Welch has been an overall positive experience. He has helped me navigate divorce proceedings such as child custody, support and equitable distribution. Mr Welch has been helpful and eager to assist in all areas. He has answered all my questions and has been very tim...ely in his responses. Personally and professionally Mr Welch has been positive to work with.

Posted by Sheila | November 3, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Attorney

This review is late but anyone who has the chance to be associated with Chris.... I promise you won’t be disappointed.... wish I would have hired him before my fist attorney who helped me in losing my daughters and a very bitter divorce that was not going to go away until I hired this amazing attorne...y...I’m sure he will be an amazing judge now!!!

Posted by Kyle | May 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Review for Mr. Christopher Shawn Welch

Chris Welch is my recommended lawyer for anyone in need of legal counsel. In my experience with Chris, he held himself to the highest of standards and professionalism in all regards. He was able to answer all of my questions, as well as my mother's questions when he met with us. He calmed our nerves ...as this was the first time we had ever needed a lawyer. Throughout the process, he was always supportive and kept me updated. I felt very confident in my choice of lawyers with Chris. He was well versed in every aspect of my case, and I could tell that his experience and knowledge was unmatched. My case involved an underage and an open container violation, both of which were dropped in my favor. He was calm and collected yet confident throughout the entire process and I could not have asked for someone better to be on my side. Chris was dependable and reliable at a time when I needed it the most, and for that I thank him.

Posted by Daniel | August 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Personal injury m cycle

Chris Welch is an excellent attorney .he took my case and guided it through the system to give me the award that is commensurate with my injuries I would highly recommend him and his law firm to any one who is in need of legal assistance they have a friendly staff and communicate thru email to give p...rompt service

Posted by Bob | July 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Short notice, Immediate action

Mr. Welch and his associate took on a problem for me on very short notice and thanks to their timely response, we were able to achieve quick results and a positive outcome. Their efforts were successful because of their willingness to tackle something new and unexpected, do the legal research and pro...mpt immediate action that protected me and my property. I highly recommend Mr Welch and look forward to working with him again.

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Christopher Shawn Welch's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rochelle Bosack

Unknown lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Skala

Family lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Heather Schmidt Bresnahan

Family lawyer | Nov 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I endorse this lawyer. Chris is very knowledgeable and professional and has been a pleasure to work with."

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Abby De Blassio

Family lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Chris is a very knowledgeable, effective advocate for his clients. I regularly refer clients to him for cases in Indiana County."

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John Biedrzycki

Criminal defense lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Chris is an absolute professional in all respects. The depth of his experience, coupled with his sharp knowledge of the law, is what makes working with him special. I have co-counseled with Chris on a number of matters over the past decade and fully trust his expertise and ability."

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Partner, Budash & Welch, LLP

2010 - 2015

Solicitor, Borough of Plumville

2004 - 2006

Public Defender, Office Of The Public Defender Indiana County

2002 - 2005

Associate Attorney, Simpson, Kablack & Bell

2001 - 2001

PA Supreme Court Certifed Legal Intern, District Attorney - Westmoreland County

1994 - 2002

Casualty Claims - Litigation, Nationwide Insurance

Associations

2011 - Present

Indiana County Bar Association, Family Bar Committee

Executive Committee

2010 - Present

Indiana County Bar Association, Law Day Committee

Chair

2008 - Present

Indiana County Bar Association, Charities Committee

Executive Committee

2008 - Present

Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Business Advisory Committee

Executive Committee

2002 - Present

Indiana County Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2001 - Present

Federalist Society

Founding Member

2000 - Present

Phi Delta Phi - International Legal Fraternity

Education

2002

Duquesne University School of Law

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

1995

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

1992

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Speaking Engagements

2014

Pennsylvania State University Cooperative Extension

Rules of the Road - trucks and trailering

2010

Center for Family Business

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Languages

English

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