Saad & Saad LLP

What Saad & Saad LLP does

Saad & Saad LLP is a Columbus, Ohio-based limited liability partnership law firm founded in 2012, providing transactional legal services in business law and real estate with a distinctive specialization in federally-financed affordable housing. The firm's core practice areas are organized into two pillars: Business Law (business formation, corporate law, tax planning, buy-sell agreements) and Real Estate Law (commercial and residential transactions, commercial financing, land use and zoning, community and homeowners association law). Within real estate, the firm has built a notable niche representing developers, syndicators, investors, non-profits, and housing authorities in LIHTC, USDA Section 515/538, and HUD FHA transactions nationwide — a focus amplified by partner Donald P. Fisher's 28+ year tenure at USDA agencies including the Office of the General Counsel.

The firm operates with approximately 9 employees, including 6 attorneys (4 partners and 2 associates), with combined attorney experience cited at 80–86 years. Senior talent includes James A. Saad (Partner, admitted 1977), Adam F. Saad (Managing Partner, admitted 2007), Donald P. Fisher (Partner, former USDA attorney advisor), and Jonah A. White (Partner, Yale Law 2010 with Sixth Circuit clerkship background). The firm is affiliated with Star Title Agency LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary providing real estate title insurance and escrow closing services licensed across 13 states (Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Tennessee, Virginia, Maryland, Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Florida, and Pennsylvania).

The business model is professional services fee-for-service billing (hourly or flat fee per transaction), with revenue generated across three streams: legal services for business and corporate matters, legal services for real estate transactions, and title insurance and escrow placement through Star Title Agency. Client acquisition is sales-led through direct attorney consultations, professional directory presence (Martindale-Hubbell, Lawyers.com, Avvo), the firm's website contact forms, and client referral networks. The firm uses standard legal industry software — LexisNexis for research, SoftPro and RamQuest for title processing — with no proprietary technology platform or AI/ML capabilities. There are no funding rounds, no external institutional investors, and no public market listing.

Name

Saad & Saad LLP

Legal name

Saad & Saad LLP

Website

https://law.saad-startitle.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Saad & Saad LLP is a Columbus, Ohio law firm founded in 2012 providing transactional legal services in business law and real estate, with a specialty in federally-financed affordable housing (LIHTC, USDA, HUD) serving developers, syndicators, and investors nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Real Estate Transaction Advisory & Due Diligence (FSAEAJAJ)

Keywords

• Business law services
• Real estate law
• Commercial real estate
• Affordable housing
• Title insurance

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Legal Services - Business Law: Professional legal services for business formation, corporate law, tax planning, and business transactions. Revenue generated through attorney fees for legal counsel and transaction representation.
2. Legal Services - Real Estate Transactions: Legal representation for commercial and residential real estate transactions including closings, title searches, zoning matters, and financing. Revenue from legal fees for transaction handling.
3. Title Insurance Services: Title insurance arrangement and counsel through affiliated Star Title Agency LLC. Services include title searches, title insurance policy placement, and closing services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Saad & Saad LLP is a Columbus, Ohio-based transactional law firm providing legal counsel in business law (business formation, corporate law, tax planning) and real estate law (commercial and residential transactions, financing, land use, zoning, HOA matters, and title insurance). The firm has deep specialization in affordable housing transactions involving USDA Rural Development, HUD FHA, and LIHTC programs for developers, syndicators, investors, non-profits, and housing authorities. Title insurance and escrow closing services are delivered through the affiliated Star Title Agency LLC across 13 states.

Product overview

Saad & Saad LLP is a Columbus, Ohio-based law firm providing transactional legal services primarily in business law and real estate. The firm operates two integrated service lines: Business Law (encompassing business formation, corporate law, and tax law) and Real Estate Law (covering commercial and residential transactions, financing, zoning, community association matters, and title insurance). The firm is affiliated with Star Title Agency LLC, an independent title agency providing title insurance and escrow services across multiple states, enabling seamless closing services for clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Law Services Legal counsel for Ohio business owners covering business formation, operations, buy-sell agreements, corporate matters, and tax planning. Provided by licensed Ohio attorneys for entrepreneurs, established businesses, and small-to-mid-market companies.
• Business Formation Assistance selecting and forming business entities including sole proprietorships, partnerships, LLCs, corporations, and 501(c)(3) organizations, with guidance on liability protection and tax structure for new and growing businesses.
• Corporate Law Corporate advisory, transactional, and litigation services including formations, restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, contract drafting, and asset protection for established businesses.
• Tax Law Tax planning and advisory services for business clients, integrated with broader business law counsel.
• Real Estate Legal Services Full-service real estate legal representation for commercial and residential transactions, including acquisitions, sales, financing, leasing, zoning, and title matters for investors, developers, and property owners.
• Commercial Real Estate Legal representation for commercial property transactions involving office, warehouse, retail, and other commercial properties, covering sales contracts, closings, construction, leasing, and zoning matters.
• Commercial Real Estate Financing Legal support for commercial property financing including lease financing, debt and equity funding, structured transactions, commercial mortgages, and mezzanine loans.
• Community & Homeowners Association Law Legal services for condominium and HOA associations including governance, covenant enforcement, litigation, assessment collection, and developer turnover matters.
• Land Use and Zoning Law Representation for land use, zoning, permits, variances, planned unit developments, easements, and subdivision matters before planning boards and government agencies.
• Residential Real Estate Legal services for residential transactions including closings, title searches, financing, permitting, landlord-tenant disputes, and foreclosure defense for Ohio homeowners, buyers, and sellers.
• Title Insurance Title search and title insurance policy arrangement to protect buyers and lenders against defects, liens, and undisclosed claims on property titles, delivered through affiliated Star Title Agency LLC across 13 states.
• Star Title Agency LLC Services Independent affiliated title agency providing real estate title insurance and escrow closing services across Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Tennessee, Virginia, Maryland, Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Florida, and Pennsylvania (licensed as Settlement Star Services LLC in Pennsylvania).

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Star Title Agency LLCcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerJames A. Saad is President and Founder of Star Title Agency LLC. Adam F. Saad is Executive Vice President and Corporate Counsel. Donald P. Fisher is Vice President and Associate General Counsel. Star Title Agency LLC is an affiliated independent title agency providing real estate title insurance and escrow closing services in Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Tennessee, Virginia, Maryland, Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania (licensed as Settlement Star Services LLC in Pennsylvania).

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Holland & Knight LLP: Large national firm with a prominent affordable housing and community development practice. Competes for LIHTC, USDA, and HUD mandates that overlap directly with Saad & Saad's niche.
• Bricker & Eckler LLP: Ohio-based full-service firm with strong real estate, public finance, and affordable housing practices. Competes for the same Ohio-based business owners and real estate clients served by Saad & Saad.
• Polsinelli PC: National firm with a sizable real estate finance and affordable housing practice. Comparable in serving developers and investors on commercial real estate and LIHTC transactions.
• Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP: Ohio-based full-service firm with deep real estate, business formation, and corporate practices. Directly comparable for Ohio business and commercial real estate clients.
• Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP: Large Ohio-based full-service firm with substantial real estate, business, and public finance practices. Directly comparable as a Columbus-headquartered competitor for business and commercial real estate legal work.
• Frost Brown Todd LLP: Multi-state full-service firm headquartered regionally with strong real estate, business, and finance practices. Comparable as a larger competitor in the Ohio commercial real estate and business legal market.
• Nixon Peabody LLP: National firm with a market-leading affordable housing and real estate finance practice. Comparable as a competitor for complex LIHTC and HUD-financed transactions.
• Kutak Rock LLP: National firm widely recognized as a leader in affordable housing finance, LIHTC, and public finance. Competes with Saad & Saad for affordable housing developer mandates nationwide.

Others

• First American Title Insurance Company: National title insurer with affiliated title and escrow operations. Comparable as a competitor/partner to Star Title Agency in providing title insurance and closing services for real estate transactions.

Direct peers

• Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter: Mid-size Columbus-based law firm with real estate, business, and public finance practices. Closely comparable in size and Columbus focus, competing for similar business and real estate clients.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/saad-saad-llp

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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