Katherine “Katie” Welch

Katherine “Katie” Welch is an attorney with Schwartz & Schwartz in Delaware. She practices in personal injury, wills and trusts, estate planning, and small business compliance. Her broader legal background also includes general litigation, bankruptcy, and corporate law. She works with individuals and businesses on disputes, planning matters, and compliance needs, bringing experience from several practice settings to problems that may involve both litigation and transactional considerations.

Welch earned her law degree with honors from Widener University Delaware Law School. While in law school, she served as a staff editor of the Delaware Journal of Corporate Law, held leadership roles in Moot Court, and completed a judicial externship with Justice James T. Vaughn Jr. Her academic experience strengthened the research, writing, advocacy, and analytical skills used in her practice.

Before joining Schwartz & Schwartz in 2025, Welch gained experience in general litigation, bankruptcy, and corporate law. She also worked in a professional role connected with Delaware’s Mental Health Court before becoming an attorney. Her current work includes personal injury claims, estate-planning documents, wills and trusts, and compliance matters for small businesses, giving her a varied client-service practice.

Katherine “Katie” Welch brings litigation, planning, and business-law experience to clients with personal or commercial legal needs. Her background allows her to approach matters from both dispute-resolution and preventive-planning perspectives. She helps clients evaluate legal options, prepare appropriate documents, and address claims or compliance concerns with clear communication and careful attention to the facts and objectives of each matter. This approach keeps the representation focused on the legal issues and practical client needs.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Schwartz & Schwartz, Attorneys at Law, P.A.
• Member, Delaware State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Delaware

Education

• Widener University Delaware Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)

Awards & Badges