Brian A. Sommers

Top rated Family Law attorney in Dayton, Ohio

Kirkland & Sommers, Co., L.P.A.
Brian A. Sommers
Kirkland & Sommers, Co., L.P.A.

Practice Areas: Family Law; view more

Licensed in Ohio since: 2000

Education: University of Dayton School of Law

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2020 - 2025
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Kirkland & Sommers, Co., L.P.A.

10532 Success Lane
Dayton, OH 45458 Visit website

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Brian Sommers stands as a towering figure in family law in greater Dayton, Ohio. His experience is finely honed through years of dedicated practice. As a founding partner at Kirkland & Sommers, Co., L.P.A., he exclusively delves into the intricate realm of family law.

From tumultuous custody battles to amicable dissolutions, Mr. Sommers adeptly handles an extensive spectrum of issues including divorce, child custody, spousal and child support, post-decree modifications, Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs), military divorce, marital agreements and domestic violence matters.

Board-certified as a specialist in family law by the Ohio State Bar Association, Mr. Sommers’ clientele mirrors the diversity of society, ranging from homemakers to high-profile executives, each entrusting him with their most sensitive familial matters. His professional domain spans across multiple counties, including Montgomery, Greene, Preble, Clark, Miami, Darke, Warren and Clinton, cementing his reputation as a trusted legal authority throughout the region.

Mr. Sommers completed his bachelor’s degree at Indiana State University in 1989 followed by his Juris Doctor degree at the University of Dayton School of Law in 2000. Soon after, he was admitted to practice law in Ohio. He is a prestigious fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and a member of the Dayton Bar Association and Ohio State Bar Association – Family Law Committee.

Practice areas

Family Law

Focus areas

Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Father's Rights, Juvenile Law, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law

  • 100% Family Law

First Admitted: 2000, Ohio

Professional Webpage: https://kirklandsommers.com/brian-a-sommers/

Bar/Professional Activity:
  • Member of American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2017
  • Ohio, 2000
  • Dayton Bar Association
  • Member of the Ohio State Bar Association Family Law Committe, Past Chair and Member of the Dayton Bar Association Family Law Committee Co-Chair, Member of the Stanley Greenburg Law Forum, OSBA Board Certified Family Relations Law Specialist, State of Ohio; Member of the Greene County Bar Association; Member of the Miami County Bar Association
Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):
  • Qi v. Yang.  2012-Ohio-5542 Court of appeals affirmed in part and reserved in part., 2012
  • Gregory v. Gregory 172 ohio app. 3d 822  The court affirmed in part and reserved in part, 2007
  • Steele v. Steele 2012-Ohio-291.  Court affirmed trial's court's decision to terminate shared parenting and award of custody to Mother., 2012
Special Licenses/Certifications:
  • OSBA Board Certified Family Relations Law Specialist, 2012
  • Family Law Specialist Certification by the Ohio State Bar Association
Pro bono/Community Service:
  • Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers  , 2017
Honors/Awards:
  • Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2018 – Present
Educational Background:
  • BS, Indiana State University, 1989
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
  • Lecture, Domestic Relations 101, Dayton Bar Assoc., 2012
Industry Groups:
  • 2010-2012 Chair Dayton Bar Assoc Family Law Committee
  • Ohio State Bar Assoc Family Law Committe
  • OSBA Board Certified Family Relations Law Specialist
  • State Of Ohio

Office location for Brian A. Sommers

10532 Success Lane
Dayton, OH 45458

Phone: 937-249-2846

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