Jennifer A. Welch

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 Super Lawyers® Selectees Jennifer A. Welch included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Martindale-Hubbell, AV Rated NC Super Lawyers Rising Star (2012 - 2013) Other Sources of Feedback About Jennifer A. Welch Included on the 2013North Carolina Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2012 North Carolina Super Lawyers list

• Attorney, since 2003
• Partner

• "Automobile Insurance Coverage", Insurance Law 2008, Wake Forest University School of Law
• "Insurance Law", Twenty-Eighth Annual Review NC 2008, Wake Forest University School of Law
• “North Carolina Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage,” Client presentation (2019)
• Co-authored NC portion of DRI Duty to Defend Compendium (2016)
• “Insurance Bad Faith: Conduct Counts” – article for JD Supra (2013)
• Co-authored NC portion of DRI Professional Liability Insurance Compendium (2012)
• Speaker, Flood Insurance Seminar, 2012, 2015, 2017, and 2019
• Speaker, “Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Claims,” Automobile Litigation: Strategic Issues and Answers, National Business Institute, 2007
• “Summary of North Carolina Motor Vehicle Law” – Client presentation (2005)
• “Record Retention and Management” – Client presentation (2004)

• 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

• 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

• North Carolina Bar Association
• Wake County Bar Association
• North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys
• Defense Research Institute (Insurance Law Commit