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P (212) 705 4829
lwelch@fkks.com
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Larry Welch is a partner and Chair of the Real Estate Group, specializing in high-profile real estate transactions for clients in entertainment, advertising, restaurants, and professional services.
He handles leases, purchases, sales, construction, and financings of diverse commercial properties such as retail stores, restaurants, and office spaces nationwide. Mr. Welch supports clients throughout their real estate ventures, from starting businesses to acquiring 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 Hospitality Group to provide legal advice to restaurateurs and their business partners.
He chairs the New York City Bar Association’s Hospitality Law Committee and has spoken on real estate topics for various organizations. Mr. Welch is an active member and former Chair of the “Prep in Real Estate” Alumni Committee for “Prep for Prep.”
He holds a J.D. from Fordham University School of Law and a B.A. from Vassar College and 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 is a panelist for the session, "Restaurant Law in New York City" during a webinar hosted by the New York City Bar Association. Read more.
May 15 2024
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
Opening Your Restaurant: Avoid the “Good Guy Guaranty” Leasing Trap
Chefs and other restaurateurs face myriad legal issues when launching a new eatery. One of the most common legal issues that we see arises from the so-called “Good Guy Guaranty” leasing clause—a widely misunderstood agreement that can create a false sense of security about a restaurant owner’s potential monetary exposure under their real estate lease. (Note: we use the common industry term 'good guy guaranty' clause in this alert while recognizing it is potentially outdated.) Below, we identify this trap and outline some steps that aspiring restaurateurs can take to avoid it. Read more.
The Real Deal Magazine Largest Deal of the Day
Congratulations to our client, Sandra Halpern, whose sale of a commercial property in Queens, New York, was featured in The Real Deal as the largest deal of the day. Frankfurt Kurnit’s Larry Welch advised Ms. Halpern on the sale, Adam J. Osterweil advised on trust and estate issues, and Michael La Femina, Réne Scotland, Nikki Torain, Hilary Geier, and Don Thoresen provided valuable assistance in closing the deal. View Article
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.