John L. Welch
About John L. Welch
John L. Welch is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2023. John L. Welch is recognized in the following practice area:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Trademark Law
Current Firm: Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks PC
Education: Harvard University, J.D., graduated 1980
Location: Boston, MA
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