Our Attorneys
Mark Welton
In 1988, Mark Welton graduated Bob Jones University with his Bachelors in Business Administration. He continued on to Regent University where he gained his Juris Doctorate of Law. He married Molly Smartt in 1993, and they had three children in the following years. He practiced law for a year, gaining experience, before deciding to start his own firm. He's been practicing in Crestview from his own firm since 1994.
His competency in the legal realm is represented by his success throughout those years as well as the testimony of his clients. He is trustworthy and honest, striving to serve his clientele to the utmost of his abilities. He never ceases to find new adventures in and outside the legal realm, from getting his private pilot’s license to racing gokarts, farming, and riding a one wheel. You will often find him on a one wheel at his farm with his grandson not far behind him on the mini version of the same. Mark And Molly have been blessed with two grandchildren. Mark also greatly enjoys traveling. He has been to over twenty different countries and prioritizes evangelism internationally.
Amy Welton Gaither
Amy graduated from Pensacola Christian College with her Bachelors in Science in May of 2017 and continued on to Regent University’s School of Law where she earned her Juris Doctorate of Law. She was granted an award for being a Community Changer, and we thoroughly agree. Since her return from law school as a practicing attorney, she has used her previous experience here as a paralegal to excel with her clients and manage her cases efficiently.
She grew up in the office family as one of Mark Welton's daughters and is enjoying working at Welton Law Firm with a drive to extend the family legacy. She serves her clients with the utmost integrity and fairness and is building on her experience in the field of law. She currently enjoys serving clients in the areas of estate planning, probate, guardianships, real estate, and business law.
C. W. Blake Gaither
Christopher William Blake Gaither graduated from Valdosta State University with his Bachelors in History in December of 2019 and continued on to Regent University’s School of Law where he earned his Juris Doctorate of Law. He was Senior Editor on Regent University’s Law Review. He excelled in the practice of construction litigation for two years before joining us here at Welton Law Firm.
He grew up doing construction with his father in southern Georgia and married Amy Gaither in 2022. He enjoys racing golf carts and loves NASCAR. He serves his clients with the utmost integrity and fairness and is building on his experience in the field of law. He currently enjoys serving clients in the areas of civil litigation, business law, real estate, construction litigation, and more.