Practice Areas: Family Law; view more
Licensed in Tennessee since: 2007
Education: The University of Akron School of Law
Details
The owner of Welty Law Office in Nashville, Tennessee, Rachel C. Welty is an attorney who focuses her practice exclusively on family law and juvenile law. Representing families throughout the state, she assists people with almost all aspects of family law, including divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, orders of protection, termination of parental rights, adoption and LGBTQ+ family law issues.
Raised in an environment where her parents instilled the importance of helping others at a young age, Ms. Welty has always found happiness and fulfillment by being the voice for those who have faced adverse situations and championing their causes. After completing her undergraduate studies at The College of Wooster in Ohio, she joined The University of Akron School of Law to pursue juridical sciences and become an attorney. She graduated from law school earning her law degree in 2006 and received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award. While she was a law student, she served as a mentor as well as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for children in foster care.
Ms. Welty was admitted to practice law in Tennessee in 2007 and started practicing family law in a prominent national firm’s Nashville office. While representing clients here, she realized how bad it could get for children caught up in the middle of a contentious divorce and decided to establish her private legal firm to help empower parents and children. She understands, both personally and professionally, the challenges an individual has to go through during the divorce process and ensures to compassionately guide them through this difficult time. A Tennessee Listed Rule 31 Family Mediator, she also uses various other dispute resolution methods, such as mediation to help both parties reach a common ground.
While not advocating for her clients, Ms. Welty spends her time helping indigent people through various nonprofit organizations, such as Epic Girl and the Nashville Conflict Resolution Center.
Practice areas
Family LawFocus areas
Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Juvenile Law, Name Change, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law
- 100% Family Law
First Admitted: 2007, Tennessee
Professional Webpage: https://www.rweltylaw.com/team/rachel-c-welty/
- Tennessee (2007)
- Tennessee Rule 31 Listed Mediator
- Nashville Conflict Resolution Center, Volunteer
- ACT Fund TN, Board Member
- Epic Girl, Board Member
- Recipient of the CALI Award for Excellence in Education Law, University of Akron School of Law
- Tennessee Mid-South Super Lawyer list, 2021
- College of Wooster, B.S. (2003)
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