Jennifer A. Welch - Raleigh, NC
Attorney at Cranfill Sumner
Community Association Law Lawyers in Raleigh, NC
5420 Wade Park Boulevard #300 Raleigh, NC 27607
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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23
Years
Experience
Raleigh Community Association Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Community Association Law
- Cyber Liability & Privacy Law
- Insurance Law & Coverage
- Municipalities & Public Entities
- Premises Liability
Attorney Information
Overview
Jennifer Welch is a trial and appellate lawyer in the Raleigh office of Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP. Since joining the firm in 2003, she has developed a statewide civil litigation practice representing businesses of all sizes, insurance carriers and individuals.
Jennifer has practiced in state and federal courts throughout North Carolina, and has prepared arguments for the North Carolina Court of Appeals. However, whenever possible, her goal is to achieve a positive and cost-efficient outcome for clients outside of the courtroom. She has successfully represented parties in a variety of alternative dispute resolution forums, including mediations and arbitrations.
Jennifer has achieved favorable results for clients in matters that have included motor vehicle negligence, products liability, premises liability, construction disputes, insurance coverage issues and business disputes.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Martindale-Hubbell, AV Rated
- NC Super Lawyers Rising Star (2012 - 2013)
Other Sources of Feedback About Jennifer A. Welch
Included on the 2013 North Carolina Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2012 North Carolina Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Campbell University School of Law,
Raleigh,
North Carolina, 2003
J.D.
Honors: Campbell University ATLA Moot Court Team, (2002)
Honors: National Moot Court Team - semi-finalist, (2003)
Law Review: Campbell University Law Review, Staff Writer, 2002 - 2003
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Campbell University School of Law,
Raleigh,
North Carolina, 2003
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney, since 2003
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Partner
Classes and Seminars
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"Automobile Insurance Coverage", Insurance Law 2008, Wake Forest University School of Law
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"Insurance Law", Twenty-Eighth Annual Review NC 2008, Wake Forest University School of Law
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“North Carolina Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage,” Client presentation (2019)
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Co-authored NC portion of DRI Duty to Defend Compendium (2016)
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“Insurance Bad Faith: Conduct Counts” – article for JD Supra (2013)
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Co-authored NC portion of DRI Professional Liability Insurance Compendium (2012)
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Speaker, Flood Insurance Seminar, 2012, 2015, 2017, and 2019
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Speaker, “Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Claims,” Automobile Litigation: Strategic Issues and Answers, National Business Institute, 2007
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“Summary of North Carolina Motor Vehicle Law” – Client presentation (2005)
- “Record Retention and Management” – Client presentation (2004)
Pro Bono Activities
- NCBA, Insurance Law Section, Chair (2020-2021), Council Member (2015-Present)
- Risk Management Society (RIMS), RIMS 2015 Southeast Conference, Presentation Committee Co-Chair
- Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, Working Mothers' Program, Task Force Member (2013 - 2016)
- Claims and Litigation Management (CLM) Alliance, Insurance Coverage Committee Member
- DRI, Member
Bar Admissions
- North Carolina, 2003
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of North Carolina
- U.S. District Court Western District of North Carolina
- U.S. District Court Middle District of North Carolina
- U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit
Other Affiliations
- North Carolina Bar Association
- Wake County Bar Association
- North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys
- Defense Research Institute (Insurance Law Commit
Photo
Contact
5420 Wade Park Boulevard
#300
Raleigh, NC 27607
Fax: (919) 863-3463
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.cshlaw.com/
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