Background
Welch, Joseph Daniel was born on February 1, 1952 in University City, Missoury. Son of Robert Joseph and Mary Virginia Welch.
Welch, Joseph Daniel was born on February 1, 1952 in University City, Missoury. Son of Robert Joseph and Mary Virginia Welch.
Bachelor cum laude, St. Saint Louis University, 1974; Juris Doctor, St. Saint Louis University, 1977.
Associate, Ely & Cary, Hannibal, Missouri, 1977-1979;
partner, Ely, Cary & Welch, Hannibal, Missouri, 1979-1982;
partner, Ely, Cary, Welch & Hickman, Hannibal, Missouri, since 1982. Member Mississippi River Pky. Commission, St. Paul, 1988-1995, head Missouri delegate,1988.
Member National Heritage Corridor Commission, Washington, 1990-1996. Speaker various organizations.
Board of directors Mark Twain Area Physician's Recruitment Association, Hannibal, 1984-1985, Hannibal Free Public Library., 1980-1982, Hannibal Chamber of Commerce, 1978-1980;president Hannibal Control Business Development, Inc., 1982-1985. Member Missouri Right-to-Life, since 1977. Community advisory board St. Elizabeth Hospital, 1985-1986.
Birthright of Hannibal, Inc., since 1980, Holy Family School Board, 1990-1995. Member ATLA, Missouri Association Trial Lawyers., Mark Twain Astronomical Society (co-founder).
Married Sharon Susan Filipek, March 16, 1973. Children: Eric Ryan, Christopher Joseph, Colin Andrew, Maria Nicole, Theresa Katherine.