Atty. Brian Sommers
Brian Sommers is a founding partner of Kirkland & Sommers Co. LPA and one of the top family law attorneys in Ohio.
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Brian Sommers is a Founding Partner based in Dayton, Ohio, practicing at Kirkland & Sommers Co., L.P.A.. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on divorce, probate, family law, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Ohio (2000). Educated at University of Dayton School of Law (J.D., 2000) and Indiana State University (B.S., 1990). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Dayton, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Brian Sommers is a founding partner of Kirkland & Sommers Co. LPA and one of the top family law attorneys in Ohio
- Brian’s practice is exclusive to Family Law, and he is highly regarded as an expert in high-conflict custody matters and negotiated solutions
- He is sought after by fellow attorneys for representation in their own family law matters, and his client list includes many successful, prominent, community members
- Brian’s practice includes the following: • Dividing complex marital estates, including closely held businesses, complicated retirement plans, and high compensation plans, plus complex marital estate planning encompassing life insurance trusts and irrevocable trusts
- • Drafting and planning for prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
- • High conflict divorce involving disputed custody cases
- • Post-decree modification for child/spousal support and custody Brian is licensed to practice in all 88 Ohio counties, but his primary focus is in the greater Dayton and Cincinnati area
- Philosophy Education is of primary importance to Brian
- To achieve a successful outcome, it’s imperative that Brian first educate himself on each individual’s main concerns and fears
- Once Brian understands his client’s position and what success might look like to them, he turns to educating the client on the process and the options available to them under the law
- When clients are educated and informed, they can make better decisions that drive a better outcome
- Recognition and Achievement Brian has been named a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
- He has also been awarded the prestigious Family Law Specialist Certification by the Ohio State Bar Association, one of approximately 140 such attorneys listed as a OSBA Certified Specialist in Family Relations Law
- Brian Sommers is author of Chapter 4, “Martial Obligations and Property Rights” of Baldwin’s Ohio Practice, Sowald & Morganstern Domestic Relations Law
- Additionally, Brian has been named a Super Lawyer every year from 2020 to present, an award bestowed on only the top 5% of lawyers
- He has also been named to the Best Lawyers in America list, a peer reviewed selection of the country’s top lawyers, and he has been named Ohio Lawyer of the Year
- Brian is also a member of the Dayton Bar Association and Ohio State Bar Association Family Law committees
- Notable Activities Brian is a sought-after speaker on family law topics and has been recruited to present continuing education seminars for other lawyers on behalf of the Ohio State Bar Association, the Dayton Bar Association, the Greene County Bar Association, and the Stanley Z. Greenberg Family Law Forum
- Philanthropy Sponsorship of the Pink Ribbon Girls and The Kirkland & Sommers Co., LPA Community Scholarship
- About Brian Brian is an avid fan of U.D. basketball and enjoys spending family vacations at the beach
- Brian and his family reside in Springboro, Ohio, where he enjoys being actively involved in the community
- Professional Memberships and Associations • American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Fellow, 2018-Present • Super Lawyers • Ohio State Bar Association, 2000-Present • Dayton Bar Association, 2000-Present • Greene County Bar Association, 2017-Present • Miami County Bar Association, 2016-Present • Dayton Bar Qualifications Committee, 2013-Present • Dayton Bar Association Chairman, Domestic Relations Committee, 2011-2012
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Brian Sommers's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Sommers handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Brian Sommers is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Ohio →
Brian Sommers is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Ohio →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Brian Sommers is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Ohio →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Brian Sommers is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Ohio →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Brian Sommers is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Ohio
Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Dayton are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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