Partner
G. Henry Welles
Henry Welles handles complex litigation matters with an emphasis on trusts and estates, intellectual property and general business law. Henry is a partner in Best Best & Krieger LLP’s Indian Wells office. He handles all stages of litigation through trial, as well as arbitration and mediation. When possible, he helps clients anticipate and resolve problems before they reach the court system.
Trusts and Estates Litigation
Henry represents clients in various trust and estate matters, including extensive experience in will and trust contest litigation, financial elder abuse litigation, physical elder abuse litigation, fiduciary litigation, conservatorships, probate administration, and trust administration and accountings.
Intellectual Property
Henry’s intellectual property practice involves trademark, copyright, and trade secret protection and intellectual property infringement litigation in federal and state courts. Henry also assists with intellectual property protection such as trademark registrations.
Business and Contract Disputes
Henry assists businesses with a wide variety of matters, including contract litigation, trust and probate disputes, real estate related matters, and other business litigation matters.
- Palm Springs Life Top Lawyers, 2017-2021, 2024
- Top 70 Lawyers in Coachella Valley, Palm Springs Life, 2014, 2016
- Top 75 Intellectual Property Litigator in California, Daily Journal, 2010
Presentations
- “Financial Elder Abuse (Civil): The Basics,” Trust and Estates Section of the California Lawyers Association Financial Elder Abuse Symposium, April 20, 2018
- “Financial Elder Abuse (Civil): View from the Bench: Case Study,” Trust and Estates Section of the California Lawyers Association Financial Elder Abuse Symposium, April 20, 2018