Nalls Davis

What Nalls Davis does

Nalls Davis Attorneys at Law, operating as Nalls Law Group LLC, is a Dayton, Ohio-based law firm founded in 2012 by Chris Nalls and rebranded to its current name in July 2022 when Jacob Davis joined as Partner and Managing Attorney. The firm delivers legal services across six core practice areas—Business Law, Commercial Litigation, Employment and Labor Law, Estate Planning, Fair Housing Law, and Real Estate Law—to a mix of small and mid-sized businesses, startups, real estate investors, fair housing organizations, and individuals throughout the Dayton and Cincinnati, Ohio region. Its core expertise spans business formation, contract drafting, employment and civil rights matters, estate planning, real estate transactions and disputes, and Fair Housing Act–related litigation and investigations, with Jacob Davis having conducted more than 300 investigations into alleged wrongdoing and Chris Nalls having advised on transactions valued at more than $500 million.

The firm operates on a professional services revenue model, billing hourly or flat fees depending on matter complexity and whether services are packaged. Its go-to-market is consultation-driven: prospective clients schedule a personal consultation via the Cliogrow online booking platform or by phone, and pricing is discussed individually rather than published publicly. Distribution is regional and direct, supplemented by a content-marketing blog, a free estate planning guide lead magnet, community engagement (Greater Dayton Realtist Association, Miami Valley Urban League, House of Bread), and a referral partnership with Companion Title LLC for real estate closings. The technology stack is limited to standard small-business tools—Squarespace for the website, Cliogrow for scheduling, and Mailchimp for email—and there is no proprietary software, API, or AI/ML capability.

Nalls Davis is privately held by founding attorney Chris Nalls with no external institutional ownership or disclosed funding. The firm is small (approximately 6 employees, including 3 attorneys—Chris Nalls as Founding Partner, Damek Mitchell as Associate Attorney, and Jacob Davis as Of Counsel following his May 2026 transition from Partner). The combination of niche regulatory expertise (fair housing, civil rights, employment investigations), regional brand recognition (multiple Forty Under 40 honors), and a structured content and community GTM defines the firm's competitive posture, while the leadership transition creates near-term continuity risk centered on the founder.

Name

Nalls Davis

Legal name

Nalls Law Group LLC

Website

https://nallslaw.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nalls Davis Attorneys at Law is a Dayton, Ohio-based law firm offering business law, real estate, employment, fair housing, estate planning, and commercial litigation services to small and mid-sized businesses, startups, real estate investors, and individuals across the Dayton and Cincinnati region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAHAAAE

Real Estate & Construction Law

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Legal Services

SECONDARYBPAHAAAD

Employment & Labor Law

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Legal Services

SECONDARYBPAHAAAK

Family & Private Client (Trusts & Estates) Law

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Legal Services

SECONDARYBPAHALAG

Litigation Support & Expert Witness Services

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Research, Analytics & Expert Services

Keywords

• Business law services
• Estate planning
• Employment law
• Fair housing law
• Real estate law

Headquarters

HQ city

Dayton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Legal Services — Hourly and Flat Fee: The firm bills legal services on an hourly fee or flat fee basis depending on the complexity and nature of the matter. Additional factors include whether clients package services or use a flexible spending option. Cost of representation is discussed during the initial consultation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Nalls Davis Attorneys at Law is a Dayton, Ohio-based full-service law firm that provides legal counsel across six practice areas: Business Law, Commercial Litigation, Employment and Labor Law, Estate Planning, Fair Housing Law, and Real Estate Law. The firm serves small to mid-size businesses, startups, real estate investors, employers, employees, and individuals/families, delivering services such as business formation, contract drafting, litigation, EEOC/fair housing investigations, will and trust drafting, and real estate transaction support. Representation is billed on an hourly or flat-fee basis, with engagement initiated through personal consultations.

Product overview

Nalls Davis Attorneys at Law is a law firm offering legal services across six core practice areas: Business Law, Commercial Litigation, Employment and Labor Law, Estate Planning, Fair Housing Law, and Real Estate Law. The firm also provides specialized sub-services including Operating Agreement drafting, Service Contract preparation, Employee Handbook development, and Land Contract/Quiet Title Actions. As a value-driven legal practice, they serve businesses and individuals from startup through succession, with a client-focused approach to navigating complex legal issues.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Law Services Provides legal support for businesses of all sizes from startup to succession, including business formation, operating agreements, contract preparation and review, corporate and nonprofit bylaws, employment agreements, and asset protection. Target clients are small to mid-size businesses, startups, entrepreneurs, developers, lenders, and public entities.
• Commercial Litigation Services Provides counsel to resolve business disputes, including breach of contract, insurance claims, partner disputes, employment issues, commercial disputes, and litigation and receivership matters. Target clients are businesses and individuals involved in commercial disputes.
• Employment and Labor Services Represents employees and employers in employment and labor matters including employment agreements, FMLA, EEOC/OCRC/THRC investigations, minimum wage disputes, overtime disputes, unions/collective bargaining, workplace disputes, wrongful termination, and HR/general counsel services.
• Estate Planning Services Drafts wills, trusts, business succession plans, advanced directives, healthcare power of attorney, durable power of attorney, and asset protection planning for individuals and families seeking to preserve legacy and avoid probate.
• Fair Housing Law Services Represents fair housing organizations, group homes, prospective homebuyers, housing providers, property management companies, and real estate agents in Fair Housing Act matters, OCRC/HUD investigations, code enforcement, policy development, reasonable accommodations/modifications, unfair appraisals, and complex fair housing litigation.
• Real Estate Law Services Guides individuals and businesses through residential and commercial real estate transactions, land contracts, leases, finance and development, land use and zoning, purchase and sale agreements, construction, title and deed, investor's counsel, fair housing litigation, property disputes, and litigation and receivership.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 300 investigations conducted into alleged wrongdoing in civil rights and fair housing matters
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• House of BreadminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Attorney Jacob Davis was named President and Board Chair of the House of Bread Board of Directors. House of Bread is dedicated to alleviating hunger and providing essential resources to those in need in the Dayton community. This appointment reflects the firm's community commitment and values.
• Greater Dayton Realtist Association (GDRA)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 December 2022Joshua Nalls, Director of Business Development at Nalls Davis, joined the Executive Board of the Greater Dayton Realtist Association (GDRA) in December 2022. The GDRA's mission of 'Democracy in Housing' aligns with the firm's real estate and fair housing practice areas, providing a platform for community engagement and professional visibility.
• Companion Title LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNalls Davis partners with Companion Title LLC to seamlessly close real estate transactions for their clients. The partnership provides a trusted title company for clients navigating the closing process in real estate matters.
• Miami Valley Urban LeaguecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFounding Attorney Chris Nalls joined the Miami Valley Urban League Advisory Board, which champions economic advancement and social equity for underserved communities in the Miami Valley region. The advisory board role strengthens the firm's community engagement and visibility in Dayton.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP: Porter Wright is an Ohio-based full-service law firm with offices in Dayton, Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland. It competes with Nalls Davis across multiple practice areas for SMB and mid-market clients in the Dayton region.
• Frost Brown Todd LLP: Frost Brown Todd is a full-service regional law firm headquartered in Cincinnati with a significant Dayton presence. It competes directly with Nalls Davis across business, real estate, employment, and litigation practices for clients in southwest Ohio.
• Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP: Taft is a Cincinnati-headquartered full-service law firm serving clients across Ohio and the Midwest. Its broad practice areas in business, real estate, employment, and litigation directly overlap with Nalls Davis's service offerings in the same geography.
• Thompson Hine LLP: Thompson Hine is a large Ohio-based full-service law firm with offices in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, and Dayton. It offers overlapping practice areas including business law, real estate, employment, and litigation, competing with Nalls Davis for SMB and mid-market clients in the same Dayton/Cincinnati geography.
• Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP: Calfee is a Cleveland-based full-service Ohio law firm with overlapping practices in business, real estate, employment, and litigation. While based in Cleveland, it competes with Nalls Davis for Ohio-based SMB clients across practice areas.
• Litchfield Cavo LLP: Litchfield Cavo is a mid-size national law firm with offices in Cincinnati and across the U.S. It offers overlapping business, real estate, employment, and litigation services, competing with Nalls Davis for SMB and mid-market clients in the Cincinnati/Dayton region.
• Dinsmore & Shohl LLP: Dinsmore is a full-service Cincinnati-based law firm with offices across Ohio, Kentucky, and the broader Midwest. It offers overlapping business, real estate, employment, and litigation practices competing with Nalls Davis in the Dayton/Cincinnati market.

Direct peers

• Strauss Troy Co., LPA: Strauss Troy is a Cincinnati-based full-service law firm with overlapping practices in business law, real estate, employment, and commercial litigation. It serves SMB and mid-market clients in southwest Ohio, directly competing with Nalls Davis in the Cincinnati market.
• Coolidge Wall Co., LPA: Coolidge Wall is a Dayton, Ohio-based full-service law firm with overlapping practices in business law, real estate, employment, estate planning, and litigation. It is a directly competing Dayton firm serving SMB clients in the same local market as Nalls Davis.
• Faruki Ireland Cox Ratcliffe LLP: Faruki is a Dayton-based full-service business law firm offering overlapping services in business law, employment, real estate, and litigation. It is a directly competing mid-size Dayton law firm targeting similar SMB and mid-market clients in the same geography as Nalls Davis.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nalls-law-group-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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