About ACCEL Law Group

ACCEL Law Group is a national leader in insurance agent/broker legal advisory services.

Our practice is organized into three inter-related groups:

The firm was founded in 2014 by industry veterans Chuck Welsh and Mike Griffin, former partners in major international law firms with more than 40 years of combined experience serving insurance industry clients. Since then, ACCEL Law Group has grown into the preemininent law firm advising the insurance distribution sector.

Through a blend of unrivaled subject matter expertise, client-friendly engagements and a dedication to client satisfaction, we have built a focused practice serving a loyal group of growth-minded industry leaders (see Testimonials).

Discover why industry leaders call ACCEL “the perfect law firm for insurance agents & brokers”

A Law Firm Built for Agents & Brokers

ACCEL Law Group was founded on a deep understanding of insurance agency and brokerage transactions—an area our founders have focused on throughout their careers. Because regulatory compliance is so central to our clients’ businesses, we quickly became a trusted authority in that area as well. As client relationships grew, so did our role—expanding into contracts and broader corporate legal services. Today, we’re proud to be what one client called “the perfect law firm for insurance agents and brokers.”

Trusted and Recommended by Industry Leaders

Don’t just take our word for it. Leading investment banks, investors, advisors—and even some of the nation’s largest law firms—turn to ACCEL Law Group to counsel their insurance clients on complex transactions, regulatory compliance, contracts and corporate services matters. We’ve earned that trust through years of focused, responsive service—and we work every day to uphold it.

A Partner from from
Acorn to Oak

Our client relationships tend to last—not just years, but in many cases decades. That kind of loyalty speaks volumes: once clients see that we’re not only highly capable but deeply committed to their success, they stay. It also says something about them—they’re strategic thinkers who value a true partner, not just a project-to-project legal vendor. Several of our long-term clients, now generating over $1 billion in annual revenue, began working with us before they even launched.

ACCEL Law Group Highlights

75+

YEARS OF INSURANCE LEGAL EXPERIENCE

50%+

TOP 25 Brokers Represented
in Legal Matters

40 – 50

INSURANCE M&A DEALS PER YEAR

Client Testimonials

“I want to express my gratitude for the guidance, patience, and hard work of the ACCEL team as we worked towards the signing of our recap event.  Your support through this process and throughout our firm’s history has been critical to our successful outcome yesterday.  Our shareholders will be meaningfully impacted, and your efforts greatly contributed to this success.”

CFO & Chief Acquisition Officer, National “Top 100” Agency

“We just completed the acquisition of an agency represented by Chuck Welsh and the ACCEL team. They are are light years ahead when it comes shepherding an insurance agency through the M&A process. This transaction presented several legal challenges, and their efforts made the process run smoothly for both parties.”

Chief Corporate Counsel, Leading Private Equity Backed Independent Insurance Agency

“I would recommend the ACCEL Law Group to anyone that is considering the sale of their agency business. Mike Griffin and the ACCEL team are incredibly responsive to the needs of their clients.”

President, Florida P&C Agency

“Thank you, and the entire ACCEL Team, for once again showing us why you guys are the best in the business!”

Chief Acquisition Officer, Leading National Insurance Brokerage

“We recently sold our brokerage firm, and was glad we had the team from the ACCEL Law Group on our side. They have a keen understanding of the insurance agency and brokerage industry. Their knowledge in purchase and sale transactions was extremely effective in helping us close the deal.”

President, National Brokerage and Consulting Firm
“Whether I was dealing with Chuck Welsh or Dan Kalosieh, I always felt confident throughout the process that ACCEL Team was always looking out for our best interests.”
President, Regional Independent Adjusting Company
“Dan Kalosieh has been a dream legal partner to work with on this deal and deserves a lot of credit for his calm professional and proactive approach.”
Vice President, National Insurance Agency
“MJ’s work ethic and attitude are to be commended. This was maybe the most difficult closing I have experienced. MJ and Mike Griffin were superb.”
President, National M&A Brokerage Company
“I could not have asked to work with a more committed and diligent team to get us through this transaction. You all fought hard for our best interests and compromised only when it made sense. In addition to your professional advice, your personal advice was equally as valuable and very much appreciated by our team.”
President, National Insurance Agency

“It has been a genuine pleasure working with Yulia. It is great to meet such a capable and kind woman who is clearly great at what she does! When we say we could not have done this transaction without you, it is heartfelt.”

Senior Manager, National Insurance Agency
“Because of your hard work and diligence, we were able to secure and close on the sale of my business on our terms. I could not be happier with everything you did for me and I would recommend your firm to anyone in my Industry.”
President, Regional Independent Adjusting Company
“Yulia has been a tremendous help already, and her work product here has hit the mark – excellent choice for this project and I’m very glad I reached out for help!”
General Counsel, National Insurance Agency

NEED HELP MANAGING COMPLIANCE OBLIGATIONS?

Meet ACCEL Compliance

In 2014, the founders of ACCEL Law Group formed our sister company, ACCEL Compliance. ACCEL Compliance offers a broad range of insurance regulatory and compliance services and software. Services include complete license management, surplus lines tax filing, producer onboarding and more.

Their expert team spends every day working with regulators and the ever-changing complexities of insurance requirements. By partnering with ACCEL Compliance, you gain access to full-time insurance compliance specialists who will keep your organization compliant and can scale with your growth.

PLEASE NOTE:  ACCEL Compliance is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice.

Questions?  We’d love to hear from you!