Porter 'Chip' R. Welch, Lawyer at Welch Legal Services, L.L.C.

Porter 'Chip' R. Welch, Member Attorney
Family Law, Dissolution, Divorce, Prenuptial Agreements, Post-decree Matters, Paternity, Custody, including Step-Parent Adoptions, Wills...

Phone:740-913-1847
Address: 21 1/2 Middle Street, Galena, OH 43021

Law Firm:	Welch Legal Services, L.L.C.
Lawyer:	Porter 'Chip' R. Welch
Phone:	740-913-1847
Fax:
Lawyer Title:	Member
Practice Areas:	Family Law, Dissolution, Divorce, Prenuptial Agreements, Post-decree Matters, Paternity, Custody, including Step-Parent Adoptions, Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning Needs Through Wills and/or Trusts, Real Estate, Representation of Buyers and Sellers, Deed Drafting, Residential and Commercial Leases, Small Business / Not-For-Profits, Business Formation, General Counsel, Employment Matters, Contracts, Collections, Litigation, Government Relations, Labor Negotiations, Employee Investigations, Public Safety Consulting, General Representation, Probate, Probate of Estates and Guardianships
Bio:	Porter “Chip” R. Welch is a native of Canton, Ohio. During high school, Chip was active with the mock trial team and successfully competed on the speech and debate team in extemporaneous speaking. He was also very active in his Boy Scout Troop, achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Chip graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in 1996 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Management and Economics and a minor in Ethics. After completing his undergraduate studies, Chip moved to Columbus, Ohio to attend The Ohio State University College of Law. He graduated in 1999 and became a licensed attorney that fall. For several years he managed his own private law practice and worked as a Lieutenant with the Genoa Township Fire Department. In 2005, Chip was hired as the Chief of the Scioto Township Fire Department in Pickaway County, Ohio and transitioned to a part-time law practice. After a twenty-five year career in the fire service, Chip opened a full-time law practice in Galena, Ohio. Chip has been active in many community and civic organizations – Trustee of the Central Ohio Joint Fire District, Past-President of the Ohio Fire Chiefs’ Association, Past President of the Great Lakes Division of the International Association of Fire Chiefs, Board Member of the Central Ohio Trauma System, Elder of the Condit Presbyterian Church, Past Master of Sparrow Lodge #400 F&AM, a member of the Scottish Rite, Eastern Stars, York Rite, and the Aladdin Shrine. Chip and his wife, M
Admitted:	1999, Ohio;
College:	Carnegie Mellon University, Class of 1996, B.S.
Law School:	The Ohio State University College of Law, Class of 1999, J.D.
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Languages:	English

Lawyer Porter 'Chip' R. Welch, graduated from Carnegie Mellon University, Class of 1996, B.S. The Ohio State University College of Law, Class of 1999, J.D., is now employed by Welch Legal Services, L.L.C. at 21 1/2 Middle Street Galena, OH 43021.Porter 'Chip' R. Welch is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Porter 'Chip' R. Welch as your lawyer, you should consider whether Porter 'Chip' R. Welch offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Porter 'Chip' R. Welch has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Porter 'Chip' R. Welch's office is located at Galena, OH, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Porter 'Chip' R. Welch has been admitted in 1999, Ohio;. His or her practice areas include Family Law, Dissolution, Divorce, Prenuptial Agreements, Post-decree Matters, Paternity, Custody, including Step-Parent Adoptions, Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning Needs Through Wills and/or Trusts, Real Estate, Representation of Buyers and Sellers, Deed Drafting, Residential and Commercial Leases, Small Business / Not-For-Profits, Business Formation, General Counsel, Employment Matters, Contracts, Collections, Litigation, Government Relations, Labor Negotiations, Employee Investigations, Public Safety Consulting, General Representation, Probate, Probate of Estates and Guardianships.

Porter 'Chip' R. Welch's college and law school education includes Carnegie Mellon University, Class of 1996, B.S., The Ohio State University College of Law, Class of 1999, J.D.. Other biographical background includes Porter “Chip” R. Welch is a native of Canton, Ohio. During high school, Chip was active with the mock trial team and successfully competed on the speech and debate team in extemporaneous speaking. He was also very active in his Boy Scout Troop, achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Chip graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in 1996 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Management and Economics and a minor in Ethics. After completing his undergraduate studies, Chip moved to Columbus, Ohio to attend The Ohio State University College of Law. He graduated in 1999 and became a licensed attorney that fall. For several years he managed his own private law practice and worked as a Lieutenant with the Genoa Township Fire Department. In 2005, Chip was hired as the Chief of the Scioto Township Fire Department in Pickaway County, Ohio and transitioned to a part-time law practice. After a twenty-five year career in the fire service, Chip opened a full-time law practice in Galena, Ohio. Chip has been active in many community and civic organizations – Trustee of the Central Ohio Joint Fire District, Past-President of the Ohio Fire Chiefs’ Association, Past President of the Great Lakes Division of the International Association of Fire Chiefs, Board Member of the Central Ohio Trauma System, Elder of the Condit Presbyterian Church, Past Master of Sparrow Lodge #400 F&AM, a member of the Scottish Rite, Eastern Stars, York Rite, and the Aladdin Shrine. Chip and his wife, M. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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