About Craig
Craig R. Welch: Experienced Corporate, Business and Banking Attorney in Rochester, New York
Craig Welch is a distinguished attorney serving clients across diverse legal landscapes at Lacy Katzen LLP. With over three decades of experience under his belt, Craig has earned a reputation as an esteemed leader within the corporate, business, and banking law practice group.
Practice Areas
- Corporate, Business and Banking Services
- Real Estate and Related Services
In his role as Chair of Lacy Katzen LLP’s Corporate, Business and Banking Law Practice Group, Craig brings a wealth of experience to address the complex legal issues that entrepreneurs, small business owners, and corporate entities face. His areas of expertise include:
Corporate Formation Formation and organization of corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, professional service corporations, and not-for-profit organizations.
Counseling Business Owners Business counseling regarding the formation of these entities as well as their ongoing operations. This includes advising on compliance with various laws and regulations specific to each entity type, ensuring that the business is legally compliant from inception through liquidation.
Lending and Financing Commercial lending transactions and loan restructuring; equipment lease financing; shareholder agreements, buy-sell agreements, stock redemptions; and capital acquisition and financing. Craig provides comprehensive guidance on various financial instruments to ensure clients’ long-term success.
Real Estate Transactions Mortgages; mortgages financing; foreclosures; contract preparation for residential and commercial purchase/sale transactions; homeowners associations (HOAs); CPS-7 filings with the NY Attorney General; lease agreements; evictions; zoning, subdivision, and land development planning.
Estate Planning Wills, trusts, succession planning; powers of attorney; health care proxies and living wills; revocable and irrevocable trusts; standby guardianships; estate probate and administration; elder law and Medicaid issues. Craig guides clients in developing comprehensive estate plans to meet their needs and objectives.
Other Legal Services Civil litigation, including personal injury matters; bankruptcy; criminal law; corporate and business law; debt collection; municipal law; general legal counsel. Craig provides holistic legal advice across a broad spectrum of practice areas, ensuring clients receive the most comprehensive representation possible.
These areas are just some of the services Craig offers to his diverse clientele, all stemming from his extensive background and dedication to excellence in these fields.
Awards and Recognitions
- Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Practice Area: Banking and Finance Law, Practice Area: Commercial Transactions / UCC Law, Practice Area: Corporate Law, Practice Area: Real Estate Law
Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2017, Craig Welch has been commended by his peers for his expertise and leadership in his practice areas. His recognition serves as a testament to the high quality of service he provides to clients.
Firms
- Lacy Katzen LLP, Canandaigua, New York
Craig Welch has been practicing law for over thirty years and currently serves as a resident attorney at the Lacy Katzen LLP office in Canandaigua. His deep understanding of these legal areas allows him to provide clients with unparalleled insight and support.
Education and Credentials
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