Atty. Ethan A. Welch
Attorney Ethan A. Welch is committed to helping families with vulnerable loved ones preserve their resources and plan for the years ahead.
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About Ethan A. Welch at a glance
Ethan A. Welch is a trusts and elder law attorney based in Independence, Ohio, practicing at Hickman Lowder Lidrbauch & Welch Co., LPA. Educated at Ohio Northern University (J.D., 2015). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Elder Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026). Serands clients in Independence, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Attorney Ethan A. Welch is committed to helping families with vulnerable loved ones preserve their resources and plan for the years ahead
- His primary areas of focus are elder law, Medicaid planning, and special needs planning
- He also practices in the associated areas of estate planning, trust and estate administration, and probate
- Ethan's extensive knowledge of elder law and special needs planning ensures that his clients' rights are protected
- His compassion and understanding bring his clients peace of mind, and his experience guides them in finding unique solutions as they plan for their future
- Ethan is a member of The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), the Ohio State Bar Association, and the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
- He is also a board member and the Treasurer of Council Gardens, an affordable senior housing facility located in Cleveland Heights, Ohio
- He finds his work with this organization very rewarding and feels privileged to serve older adults in our community
- Ethan graduated magna cum laude from Bowling Green State University and received his law degree from Ohio Northern University
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Ethan A. Welch is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Ohio →
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
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Why local counsel matters in Ohio
Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Independence are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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