Syed Ali Saeed is an Indiana University School of Law Graduate with a background in Mechanical Engineering. He is a trial lawyer with a strong passion to help debtors break through the shackles of cyclical poverty by fighting for debtors rights and ensuring that justice is not rendered based on a sliding scale of financial wherewithal. Ali is a member of National Association of Consumer Advocates and is currently involved in several litigations against Debt Collectors and Mortgage Companies.
Ali has successfully litigated several consumer class actions and individual cases against some of the largest banks and debt collections companies in the world. Most notably, Ali was recently involved with the largest Telephone Consumer Protection Act class action settlement in the history of that consumer statute against Bank of America.
Saeed is also heavily involved in the local Indiana Community. He is on the board of Seeds of Learning, a non-for Profit Corporation aimed at promoting education in third world countries. He has also served as the director of legal services for MAI Legal Services for over two year. MAI Legal Services was a local non-for profit organization that rendered legal services to victims of domestic violence as well as refugees and asylees. He has also been: a panelist on several episodes of a local political talk show; a modest means attorney for MAI Legal Services; Guest Diversity trainer for Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA); and the Convention Chair for the Muslim Alliance of Indiana Annual Convention.
Practice areas
Consumer Class Actions against Debt Collectors, Mortgage Companies, Insurance Companies and Corporations
12 years, 15 cases
We sue mortgage companies, debt collectors and insurance companies for federal and state statutory and common law violations.
12 years, 50 cases
We represent individuals in general litigation matters including contract disputes, personal injury claims, defamation cases, Family Law matters, Criminal Law etc.
12 years, 20 cases
Languages spoken
Urdu, English, Punjabi, Hindi
Saeed & Little, LLP
1433 N Meridian St Ste 202
Indianapolis, IN, 46202-2331
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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IN | Active In Good Standing | 2009 | 07/03/2022 |
Legal answers | 1 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
Access to Justice | MAI | 2015 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Direct of Legal Services | MAI - Legal Services | 2012 - 2014 |
Professor | Brown Mackie College | 2012 - 2013 |
Partner | Saeed & Little, LLP | 2011 - 2016 |
Owner | Law Office of Syed Ali Saeed, LLC | 2009 - 2010 |
Clerk | Judicial Clerkship - Judge David Shaheed | 2008 - 2008 |
Clerk | Judicial Clerkship - Judge Heather Welch | 2008 - 2008 |
clerk | Indiana Judicial Center | 2008 - 2008 |
Clerk | Bankruptcy Trustee- Ann DeLaney | 2008 - 2008 |
Clerk | Kreig DeVault | 2007 - 2007 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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MAI | Board Member | 2016 - Present |
Heartland Pro Bono | Board Member | 2015 - Present |
National Association of Consumer Advocates | Member | 2011 - Present |
Seeds of Learning | Board Member | 2006 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Submitted to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination | The USA’s Breach of its Obligations under the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination to Protect the Rights of Muslims, Arabs, Middle Easterners, and South Asians | 2008 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Indiana University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2009 |
Indiana University/Purdue University at Indianapolis | BSME | 2005 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Fair Debt Collection Practices Act | Consumer Protection Law - FDCPA | 2015 |
Consumer Protection Laws | Telephone Consumer Protection Act | 2015 |
Case name | Outcome |
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TCPA Chase Class Action | Settled -Class Certification Approved |
Bank of America TCPA Class Action | Settled -Class Certification Approved |
Medicaid Waiver Class Action | Settled -Class Certification Approved |
Bayview Loan Servicing TCPA Class Action | Pending |
Citi Mortgage TCPA Class Action | Pending |
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September 7, 2016
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Nicholas Huang, Consumer protection Attorney on Sep 13, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have had the pleasure of working with Ali on consumer protection cases. My clients have benefited greatly from Ali’s consultation and specialized training. He is practical, effective, and dedicated to the protection of consumers. I do not hesitate to recommend Ali as an attorney.
David Miller, Consumer protection Attorney on Sep 8, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
Ali is exceptionally competent and passionate about protecting individuals from the abuses of large corporations and banks. In the legal profession, actions speak louder than words and the results that Ali has produced are truly remarkable. His work on creditor harassment has resulted in massive judgments against major banking institutions. Ali is an attorney that is ready to fight for you.
Jessica Wegg, Consumer protection Attorney on Sep 8, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
Ali is a phenomenal attorney who works hard to help victims of predatory lending and collections. I highly recommend him. His work in class actions and consumer protection is excellent.
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