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lwelch@fkks.com
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Larry Welch is a partner and Chair of the Real Estate Group. He handles real estate transactions for high-profile individuals and businesses in the entertainment, advertising, restaurant, personal care, and professional services industries.
Mr. Welch regularly advises on purchases, sales, leases and financings of a wide range of commercial properties -- including retail stores, restaurants, music studios, art galleries, advertising agencies, gyms, professional offices, schools and other public spaces across the country. He guides clients at every stage of their real estate journey – from opening their places of business, to buying and selling land and buildings, to purchasing investment properties and personal residences.
In addition to his real estate transactions practice, Mr. Welch works with the Frankfurt Kurnit Litigation Group to resolve real estate-related disputes, and with the Frankfurt Kurnit Restaurants Group to provide legal advice to restaurateurs and their business partners.
Mr. Welch serves as Chair of the New York City Bar Association’s Hospitality Law Committee. He has presented on real estate issues for the New York City Bar Association and other organizations. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he provided pro bono advice to individual tenants, including via an advice hotline for restaurateurs. He is an active member and former Chair of the “Prep in Real Estate” Alumni Committee of “Prep for Prep,” an organization that prepares students of color to attend private schools.
Mr. Welch received his J.D. from Fordham University School of Law and his B.A. from Vassar College. He is admitted to practice in New York.
awards & recognition
Lawyers of Color: Law Firm Leaders 2022
education
Fordham University School of Law (J.D.)
Vassar College (B.A.)
Upcoming Speaking Engagements
Past Speaking Engagements
Restaurant Law in New York City
Larry Welch presents, "Real Estate Issues" during the Restaurant Law in New York City webinar hosted by the New York City Bar Association. Read more.
May 10 2023
Detecting Legal Issues in Appraisal Reports, Commercial Leases, Environmental Assessments
Larry Welch presents, “Detecting Legal Issues in Appraisal Reports, Commercial Leases” during a webinar for Strafford. Read more.
March 8 2023
ReWIREd – Adventures in Rehabbing Baltimore
Larry Welch moderates the panel, “ReWIREd – Adventures in Rehabbing Baltimore” hosted by Prep Alumni Council Real Estate. Read more.
May 9 2022
Retail Lease and Guaranty Agreements – Pandemic Updates
Larry Welch presents, "Retail Lease and Guaranty Agreements – Pandemic Updates" during a CLE presentation for Judicial Title. Read more.
February 10 2022
Opening a Restaurant in New York City: Legal Issue Boot Camp
Larry Welch presented, “Five Courses of Restaurant Leasing,” during a New York City Bar Association program in connection with the Opening a Restaurant in New York City: Legal Issue Boot Camp.
March 1 2017
news & press
Frankfurt Kurnit Represents Prodject LLC in its Sale to The Independents Group, Inc.
New York-based Prodject LLC (“Prodject”), the renowned creative agency specializing in brand strategy, design and execution for events and content in fashion, music, art, and popular culture, was acquired by The Independents Group, Inc., a global marketing and communications company. Read more.
Lawyers of Color: Law Firm Leaders 2022
Lawyers of Color included Lisa E. Davis and Larry Welch as Law Firm Leaders. Law Firm Leaders is a comprehensive directory of minority law firm leaders who are either managing partners, executive committee members, or practice group heads. View Article
Frankfurt Kurnit Adds Real Estate Practice Chair
Crain’s New York, The New York Law Journal, Law360, and The New York Real Estate Journal covered the news that Larry Welch joined the firm as a partner and chair of our real estate group. View Article
Frankfurt Kurnit Adds Real Estate Partner Larry Welch
Frankfurt Kurnit has added Larry Welch as a partner in the firm’s Real Estate Group. Read more.