What Strauss Troy does

Strauss Troy is a full-service, privately held regional law firm operating as Strauss Troy Co., LPA, founded in 1953 in Cincinnati, Ohio and headquartered at 150 E. Fourth Street in the Federal Reserve Building. The firm maintains two offices serving the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky markets and operates across nine core practice areas: Real Estate & Finance, Litigation, Corporate & Business, Local Government, Labor & Employment, Domestic Relations & Family Law, Trust & Estate Planning, Criminal & White Collar Defense, and Tax Planning & Compliance. It also operates two wholly-owned title agency subsidiaries, Security Title and Guaranty Agency (Cincinnati) and Riverview Title Agency (Covington), which handle residential and commercial real estate title insurance and closings under national underwriter relationships with First American Title Insurance Company, Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, and Chicago Title Insurance Company.

The firm serves four primary customer segments: individuals and families (estate planning, family law, criminal defense), business clients (corporate transactions, M&A, employment, litigation), local government entities (general counsel, solicitor, and law director services for Ohio and Kentucky municipalities), and real estate developers and investors (transactions, financing, title services). Named enterprise clients include Jake Sweeney Automotive, First National Bank of Kentucky, and multiple municipal clients (Miami Township, City of Springdale, City of Loveland). The firm operates under a shareholder-based attorney structure with 46+ listed attorneys including shareholders, associates, of counsel, and senior attorneys, supported by administrative staff, with total headcount in the 101-250 range.

Revenue is generated primarily through professional service fees billed on a quote-based, matter-by-matter basis, plus transaction-based fees from the title agency subsidiaries. Client acquisition is relationship-led through referrals, community reputation, online search, content marketing via the firm's website, professional recognition (Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, Chambers USA), and community sponsorships (Market on the Square, Fast 55 awards, LPGA events). The firm is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or external funding, and Stephen S. Schmidt serves as President with James G. Heldman as Chairman.

Name

Strauss Troy

Legal name

Strauss Troy Co., LPA

Website

https://strausstroy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Strauss Troy is a privately held, full-service regional law firm founded in 1953, operating from Cincinnati, OH and Covington, KY across nine practice areas and two owned title agency subsidiaries, serving individuals, businesses, and Ohio and Kentucky municipalities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Title Abstract and Settlement Offices (541191), Direct Title Insurance Carriers (524127)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111), Title Insurance (6361)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Private Client (Trusts & Estates) Law (BPAHAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Litigation Support & Expert Witness Services (BPAHALAG), Title Search & Examination (BPAJAOAB), Closing & Settlement Services (Settlement Agents) (BPAJAOAE), Notary & Signing Agent Services (Remote/Onsite) (BPAJAOAF), Document Preparation & Recording Services (Deeds, Liens) (BPAJAOAG)

Keywords

• Legal services
• Litigation representation
• Corporate law
• Estate planning
• Real estate law

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Legal Services - Professional Fees: The firm generates revenue through legal professional service fees for individuals and businesses. Services span multiple practice areas including litigation, corporate transactions, real estate, estate planning, family law, employment law, and tax matters. The firm also operates title agencies generating revenue from title insurance and closing services.
2. Title Insurance Services: Security Title and Guaranty Agency (Cincinnati) and Riverview Title Agency (Covington) provide title insurance, closing coordination, escrow services, document recordings, judicial title reports, construction loan draws, and policy retrieval for residential and commercial real estate transactions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Strauss Troy delivers full-service legal representation across nine practice areas including real estate, litigation, corporate/business, labor and employment, domestic relations, estate planning, criminal defense, tax planning, and local government law for individuals, families, businesses, and municipalities in Ohio and Northern Kentucky. The firm also operates two owned title agency subsidiaries — Security Title and Guaranty Agency and Riverview Title Agency — that provide title insurance, closing coordination, escrow services, and document recordings for residential and commercial real estate transactions.

Product overview

Strauss Troy is a mid-sized full-service law firm founded in 1953, serving Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. The firm operates a two-tier offering: (1) legal services across nine core practice areas (Real Estate & Finance, Litigation, Corporate & Business, Local Government, Labor & Employment, Domestic Relations & Family Law, Trust & Estate Planning, Criminal & White Collar Defense, and Tax Planning & Compliance), and (2) two owned title agency sub-brands — Security Title and Guaranty Agency in Cincinnati, OH and Riverview Title Agency in Covington, KY — which handle residential and commercial real estate closings, title insurance, escrow, and document recordings. Both title agencies leverage the firm's national underwriter relationships with First American Title Insurance Company, Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, and Chicago Title Insurance Company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Real Estate & Finance Legal Services Core legal practice covering commercial real estate development, construction contracts, acquisitions, financing, leasing, zoning, HUD, title services, and workouts. Recognized in Chambers USA Spotlight Guide: Ohio for Real Estate law and ranked nationally in Project Finance Law by Best Law Firms 2026. For developers, investors, lenders, and commercial real estate entities in Ohio and Northern Kentucky.
• Litigation Legal Services Full-service litigation department with a 70-year history representing clients in state and federal courts, administrative agencies, and alternative dispute resolution forums. Covers commercial litigation, construction law, securities, white collar defense, and complex class-action matters. For businesses, individuals, and government entities.
• Corporate & Business Legal Services Corporate and business law practice offering early-stage support, mergers and acquisitions, succession planning, corporate compliance, securities law, franchising, intellectual property, and restructuring. Ranked in Chambers USA Spotlight Guide: Ohio for Corporate/Commercial law. For startups through large corporations.
• Local Government Legal Services Local government law group serving as general and special counsel to municipalities in Ohio and Kentucky. Covers day-to-day municipal operations, zoning, land use, public records, employment law, contract drafting, and economic development. For cities, townships, and planning commissions.
• Labor & Employment Legal Services Labor and employment law practice representing employers before state and federal courts, NLRB, Department of Labor, EEOC, OSHA, and other agencies. Handles union organizing, collective bargaining, compliance audits, and dispute resolution. For business clients across Ohio and Northern Kentucky.
• Domestic Relations & Family Law Services Family law practice providing divorce, dissolution, custody, adoption, guardianship, collaborative law, and mediation services in Ohio and Kentucky courts. For individuals and families navigating complex family transitions.
• Trust & Estate Planning Services Estate planning practice helping clients develop plans to protect assets, minimize taxes, and provide for loved ones. Includes business succession planning and high net-worth individual planning. For individuals, families, and business owners in Ohio and Northern Kentucky.
• Criminal & White Collar Defense Services Criminal defense representation for individuals and businesses at all levels in federal and state courts. Covers agency investigations, audits, complex white-collar cases, and OVI defense. For individual defendants and corporate clients.
• Tax Planning & Compliance Services Tax attorney services including transactional structuring, succession planning, business elections, Section 1031 exchanges, corporate reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions tax planning, and IRS/state tax controversy representation. For businesses and high net-worth individuals.
• Security Title and Guaranty Agency A high-volume title agency owned and operated by Strauss Troy in Cincinnati, Ohio, providing title insurance, closing coordination, escrow services, document recordings, judicial title reports, construction loan draws, and policy retrieval for residential and commercial real estate transactions.
• Riverview Title Agency A high-volume title agency owned and operated by Strauss Troy in Covington, Kentucky, providing title insurance, closing coordination, escrow services, document recordings, judicial title reports, construction loan draws, and policy retrieval for residential and commercial real estate transactions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20 attorneys recognized in 2027 Super Lawyers selections across multiple practice areas
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• First American Title Insurance CompanyOthersNational title insurance underwriter providing title insurance products for Security Title and Guaranty Agency (Cincinnati) and Riverview Title Agency (Covington) real estate transactions.
• Old Republic National Title Insurance CompanyOthersNational title insurance underwriter serving as one of the national underwriters for Strauss Troy's title agencies, operating in Ohio only.
• Chicago Title Insurance CompanyOthersNational title insurance underwriter providing title insurance products for Strauss Troy title agency operations.
• Market on the SquarecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerStrauss Troy is the annual title sponsor of Market on the Square, a weekly food truck event at Fountain Square in Cincinnati running April through October. This sponsorship connects the firm with the local community and reflects the firm's historical roots in the Fountain Square area dating back to 1953.
• Cincinnati Business Courier Fast 55 AwardsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of the Cincinnati Business Courier's Fast 55 awards, an event celebrating the region's fastest-growing companies.
• Kroger Queen City ChampionshipminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProud supporter of the Kroger Queen City Championship LPGA tournament at Maketewah Country Club, celebrating successful golf events in Cincinnati.
• Corporate Law LabminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStrauss Troy attorney Austin Stevenson featured on Corporate Law Lab podcast discussing transactional law, M&A, career development, and AI's impact on legal practice.
• Cincinnati Nature CenterOthersCommunity partner supporting conservation efforts through developing personal connections to nature.
• Welcome House of Northern KentuckyOthersCommunity partner working to end homelessness in Northern Kentucky.
• Legal Aid SocietyOthersCommunity partner resolving serious legal problems for low-income people, promoting economic and family stability and reducing poverty through effective legal assistance.
• Special Olympics - Corporate OlympicsOthersSupporting the Special Olympics through Corporate Olympics event, which aims for all persons with intellectual disabilities to have opportunities to become useful and productive citizens.
• Leukemia and Lymphoma SocietyOthersBenefiting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Ohio through Corporate Fun Run event.
• American Heart AssociationOthersSupporting the American Heart Association of Greater Cincinnati to build a culture of health in the Cincinnati community.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Old Republic National Title Insurance Company: Old Republic is a national title insurance underwriter that supplies title insurance products for Strauss Troy's Ohio title agency operations. Comparable as an established incumbent in the title insurance industry that the firm's title agencies partner with.
• Chicago Title Insurance Company: Chicago Title is one of the largest national title insurance underwriters and a partner of Strauss Troy's title agency operations. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the title insurance value chain that supports the firm's title agency revenue.
• First American Title Insurance Company: First American is one of Strauss Troy's national title insurance underwriter partners and a major national title insurance company. Comparable as a provider of the title insurance products that flow through Strauss Troy's title agency subsidiaries.

Direct peers

• Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease: Vorys is a large Ohio-based full-service law firm headquartered in Columbus. Comparable as a similarly Ohio-rooted firm offering overlapping practice areas, competing for regional business clients and serving as a benchmark for growth trajectories from mid-sized to large regional firms.
• Ulmer & Berne: Ulmer & Berne is a Cleveland-based full-service law firm with similar mid-sized positioning and comparable practice breadth. Competes with Strauss Troy for Ohio-based business and corporate work.
• Taft Stettinius & Hollister: Taft is a Cincinnati-headquartered full-service law firm with offices across the Midwest and beyond. Direct peer competing in the Cincinnati market for sophisticated corporate, real estate, and litigation work with comparable practice area coverage.
• Keating Muething & Klekamp: Keating Muething & Klekamp (KMK) is a Cincinnati-based full-service law firm. Direct competitor in the same Cincinnati market with comparable mid-sized positioning, serving similar business clients and offering overlapping practice areas including corporate, litigation, real estate, and tax.
• Dinsmore & Shohl: Dinsmore & Shohl is a full-service law firm founded in Cincinnati with regional offices across the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and South. Closely comparable to Strauss Troy as another Ohio-rooted mid-sized full-service firm serving similar business and government clients.
• Thompson Hine: Thompson Hine is a Cleveland-based full-service law firm with a similar Ohio regional focus and comparable practice area breadth. Competes with Strauss Troy for Ohio-based corporate, real estate, and litigation matters and shares a similar mid-sized positioning.
• Frost Brown Todd: Frost Brown Todd is a full-service law firm headquartered in Cincinnati with offices across multiple states. Direct peer as a similarly-positioned Ohio-based full-service firm competing for the same regional business and government clients across comparable practice areas.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/strausstroy
• Facebookfacebook.com/strausstroy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/strauss-troy

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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