Bahjat “Bill” Abdallah was born and raised in Damascus, Syria.
He immigrated to the United States at a young age and after a few years of relocation throughout Ohio, graduated from Fairview High School on the west side of Cleveland in 1996.
Bahjat attended The Ohio State University, where he and Joseph initially made acquaintances, graduating, with honors, in 2000.
While he remains fluent in his native Arabic, Bahjat was twice a recipient of the “writing lives award” for his short story contributions at Ohio State.
While at Ohio State, Bahjat Volunteered at Columbus City Schools helping prepare students for their State proficiency exams.
Following graduation from OSU, Bahjat enrolled at the University of Dayton School of Law where he was awarded the Dean’s Scholarship.
He clerked with the Law office of Jennifer Peyton in Cleveland Ohio as well as working on multiple judicial campaigns.
Following Graduation from UD Law, Bahjat and a former partner started the law firm of Santiago & Abdallah focusing their practice on serving the immigrant community.
Two years later, Bahjat merged his practice with Flanagan, Lieberman, Hoffman & Swaim where he would practice for the next 10 years.
As an immigrant himself, Bahjat prides himself on honesty, integrity and the utmost compassion for those in need.
Based on his own personal and professional experience, Bahjat recognizes that individuals and companies need guidance in the highly regulated, often frustrating, legal field.
Bahjat is well versed in all areas of immigration law, he has been chosen by his peers as a rising star in his field for the last 4 consecutive years.
In addition, Bahjat has enjoyed success as a trial attorney in criminal litigation.Outside the office, Bahjat remains connected with his community serving on the Stewardship Committee at his Church, Saint Ignatius of Antioch Catholic Church, and as a member of the Dayton Arab American Forum (DAAF).
Bahjat and his wife enjoy music, sports and the outdoors with their children.
