Gordon Edward Welch Jr.

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Gordon Edward Welch Jr.

4.9
16 reviews
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Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 46 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Pensacola, FL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +2 more

201 E Government St Ste 138, Pensacola, FL

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About Gordon

Biography

Former Navy JAG Officer with more than 30 years of experience dedicated to helping clients in all family law matters, including appeals. Call (850) 876-6838 for a consultation!

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

50%
Family 25%

47 years

25%
Child Custody 15%

15%
Appeals 5%

5%
Marriage and Prenuptials 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2021
Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 41 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1984

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 46 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1979

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Gordon Edward Welch, Pa

201 E Government St Ste 138, Pensacola, FL, 32502-6018

Gordon Edward Welch Jr.'s Reviews

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Posted by Tom M | January 25, 2026 | Hired Attorney

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Top Tier, Professional Attorney. Contact Him Right Away!

Without question, Mr. Gordon Welch is nothing short of an outstanding attorney and the person you want on your side with his expertise and legal representation. He is very receptive, understanding and responsive to your questions, issues and outcome desires. He is able to explain in the most under...standable manner all of the sometimes confusing and complex legal concepts and terminology concerning a divorce. He also clearly explains the options/potential negotiable terms and their outcomes which allows you to make the best decisions to benefit you. Unfortunately, this was not my "first rodeo'' with a separation/divorce. So, I can confidently say without question, that Mr. Welch is clearly a top tier, professional divorce attorney. I am sincerely appreciative that he was on my team and 100% (and then some) satisfied with his services, guidance and assistance as my legal representation. If you are in need of legal services, I recommend that you do not hesitate, contact him right away. I am positive that you will be glad that you did. I know that I am!

Posted by Tracy | August 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

MR WELCH IS AN EXCELLENT ATTORNEY!

I highly recommend Mr Welch to help navigate through divorce, especially when it comes to handling the issues that come with divorcing a person in the military community. He was an absolute life saver during my divorce and kept me calm when I wanted to explode. He was an absolute professional who h...ad a difficult task ahead of him as my ex was less than compliant with all aspects of the process and I will forever be grateful for how hard he fought for me to get a fair decision in the end. If you need a lawyer that will look out for you and what serves your best interests in the end, look no further! Mr Welch is the Attorney you need.

Posted by Sarah | July 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Experienced & cares

Knows family law & cares about the outcome for his clients & how it impacts children involved especially

Posted by Jeff | June 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Detailed, thorough attorney and great client manager

He took on a difficult interstate child custody and child support case for me in 2007. He represented me until my son graduated high school in GA in 2013. He was able to dumb down the legalese for me so that I clearly understood all aspects of what I was asking for and also pointed out potential un...intended consequences that I could not see. He speaks with clear intention and doesn't mix words to soften the information that he was about to deliver to me. I am grateful for him and Pat as they were always helpful and above all patient. I had quick, easy and personal access to his office and I almost always felt I was his only client (although that was not the case). I highly recommend Mr. Welch to anyone that needs an experienced fighter in family law. - JDD

Posted by Mitzi Fails | April 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney

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Awesome Lawyer

Mr. Gordon is the best lawyer ever! He was very thorough. He made sure I understood everything from start to finish. He was very genuine, he cared about how I was feeling during the process of my divorce. He's definitely not your average attorney. If you want the best of the best I really suggest c...alling Mr. Gordon Welch! You want be disappointed!

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2021

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1974

Magna Cum Laude, Colby College

1974

Phi Beta Kappa, Colby College

1974

Stephen Coburn Philosophy Prize, Colby College

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Solo Practitioner, Gordon Edward Welch, P.A.

1980 - 1984

Judge Advocate General, United States Navy

Associations

1984 - Present

Escambia/Santa Rosa Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Kelson v. Kelson, 675 So.2d 1370 (Fla. 1996)

Florida Supreme Court granted the appeal and reversed the trial court decision denying the former spouse a share of Voluntary Separation Incentive benefits elected by military spouse in lieu of military retirement benefits

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Education

1978

University of Virginia School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor

1974

Colby College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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