Safran Law Offices

What Safran Law Offices does

Safran Law Offices is a privately held, full-service law firm headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, founded in 1981 by Perry Safran. The firm specializes in construction law, representing contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, owners, design professionals, insurers, and trade associations across all phases of construction projects — from business development, contract drafting, and project administration through claims, collections, close-outs, delays, defects, and disputes. Its practice extends to professional licensing defense before multiple North Carolina licensing boards, commercial litigation in federal and state trial and appellate courts, alternative dispute resolution, business formation and governance, and legislative compliance advisory before the NC General Assembly.

The firm operates as a traditional professional services practice with no proprietary technology platforms, software, or technical infrastructure; its competitive assets are the legal expertise and industry experience of its personnel. The team is small, comprising four attorneys, a construction consultant (Tim Hiltbrunner) with over 45 years of field experience, a business manager, and a financial manager. Differentiators include Perry Safran's 50 combined years of construction management and legal practice, the cross-disciplinary representation model that spans multiple segments of a construction project simultaneously, and established regulatory relationships with North Carolina licensing bodies and public authorities.

The business model is professional services — revenue is generated through legal fees billed to clients on a per-matter basis, with pricing not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market motion is relationship-driven and expertise-led, relying on industry reputation, an active blog covering construction law and regulatory topics, national lecturing, public seminars, and in-house educational programs rather than paid advertising or technology platforms. Distribution is direct from the single Raleigh office, with the firm serving primarily North Carolina-based construction industry clients alongside some national partners.

Name

Safran Law Offices

Legal name

Safran Law Offices

Website

https://safranlaw.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Safran Law Offices is a Raleigh, NC-based construction law firm founded in 1981 that represents contractors, subcontractors, owners, designers, insurers, and licensed professionals across litigation, licensing defense, contract drafting, and legislative compliance matters throughout North Carolina.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Real Estate & Construction Law (BPAHAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Regulatory & Compliance Law (BPAHAAAC), Employment & Labor Law (BPAHAAAD), Legal Practice Management & Case Management (BPAEAPAC)

Keywords

• Construction law services
• Commercial litigation
• Contract drafting negotiation
• Licensing board defense
• Construction industry legal

Headquarters

HQ city

Raleigh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Legal Services - Professional Fees: The firm provides legal representation and advisory services to clients in the construction and business sectors, including litigation, contract drafting, licensing board advising, business formations, and legislative compliance. Revenue is generated through professional legal fees, typically billed hourly or through fixed-fee arrangements for specific services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Safran Law Offices is a multi-service law firm providing legal representation and advisory services to clients in the construction and business sectors. Core offerings include construction litigation in federal and state trial and appellate courts, contract drafting and negotiation, professional licensing board defense, regulatory and legislative compliance advisory, business formations and transitions, and industry representation across contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, owners, designers, and insurers at every phase of the construction project.

Product overview

Safran Law Offices is a multi-service law firm offering a unified suite of legal services focused primarily on construction law and commercial matters. The firm provides six core service offerings: Education/Innovation/Connections, Legislative Compliance, Litigation, Industry Representation, Licensing Board Advising, and Business Formations & Transitions. These services are designed to work together to serve clients in the construction industry and related sectors, offering both advisory and representation services across business development, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Litigation Services Commercial litigation in federal and state trial and appellate courts, regulatory agencies, and arbitral tribunals, including alternative dispute resolution procedures such as mediation, arbitration, and Disputes Review Board. For construction industry clients and commercial entities requiring courtroom representation and dispute resolution.
• Industry Representation Services Legal representation of contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, owners, designers, and insurers in construction projects at every phase, including business development, contract drafting, project administration, claims, collections, close-outs, delays, and defects. For construction industry participants requiring comprehensive legal counsel across the project lifecycle.
• Licensing Board Advising Representation in professional licensing issues and defense of complaints with the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors, State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors, and State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors. For licensed contractors and design professionals facing board complaints or licensure matters.
• Legislative Compliance Services Advisory and representation services regarding new laws, departmental regulations, and decisions at the General Assembly level, including government affairs representation before the North Carolina General Assembly. For construction and business clients needing legislative and regulatory compliance guidance.
• Business Formations & Transitions Services Legal assistance with business administration and governance from formation to dissolution, regardless of business organization type or industry. For business entities requiring counsel on entity structuring, governance, and transition planning.
• Education, Innovation & Connections Services Custom training and overview events for clients, helping them learn latest technology, implement new business processes, and develop new competencies. Includes national lecturing, public seminars, and in-house educational programs tailored to specific client needs. For construction and business clients seeking to stay informed on legislative changes and industry developments.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Advanced Construction Concepts Inc (ACCI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTim Hiltbrunner, Construction Consultant at Safran Law Offices, is also affiliated with Advanced Construction Concepts Inc. (acci-nc.com). Hiltbrunner co-authored articles on wearable technology solutions for construction sites with the firm, demonstrating a collaborative relationship between the firm's construction expertise and ACCI's technical construction consulting capabilities.
• Lee & Associates Commercial Real EstateminorOthersMoss Withers, President and Principal at Lee & Associates Commercial Real Estate, is cited in a Safran Law Offices article on Opportunity Zones as an industry expert providing insight on real estate development trends. Lee & Associates is a commercial real estate advisory firm in the Triangle area of North Carolina. This relationship reflects informal professional collaboration through industry expertise sharing.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Smith, Currie & Hancock: Long-established construction law firm serving contractors, owners, and sureties nationally. Directly comparable in construction-law focus and litigation/contract mix, though larger and broader in geographic reach than Safran Law Offices.
• Hendrick, Phillips, Salzman & Flatt: Construction law boutique representing contractors, sureties, and owners. Comparable in niche specialization, though operating with a slightly larger team across multiple offices in the Southeast.
• Peckar & Abramson: One of the largest U.S. construction law firms, representing contractors, owners, and design professionals across the project lifecycle. Comparable to Safran Law Offices in core construction-law specialization and multi-stakeholder representation, but operating at national scale.
• Walsh, McGurk & Cordova: Construction-focused boutique law firm with a similar profile of representing contractors, subcontractors, owners, and design professionals. Comparable practice mix and mid-size boutique structure.
• Carlini & Associates: Construction law boutique serving contractors, owners, and developers. Similar in size and niche specialization, providing direct competitive overlap in the construction-law segment.

Broad incumbents

• Cole Schotz P.C. Mid-Atlantic law firm with a dedicated construction practice serving developers, contractors, and lenders. Comparable in construction-law representation but operating as a broader full-service firm.
• Akerman LLP: Major U.S. law firm with a significant construction practice. Overlaps with Safran on construction litigation and contract work but operates as a full-service incumbent with broader practice areas and geographic reach.
• Lane Powell PC: Pacific Northwest-based law firm with a recognized construction industry practice. Overlaps with Safran on construction disputes and contracts, though serving different geography and a broader client base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SafranLaw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/safran-law-offices

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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