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also known as Brian Allen Kruse Esq.
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I have dedicated my legal career to family law. I advise clients on a broad range of personal matters relating to divorce, dissolution, child custody, shared parenting, child and spousal support, relocation, protection orders, post decree modifications, premarital agreements and grandpaent rights. It is of the utmost importance that I educate my client so they may make the best choice for thier family. I am licensed to practice law in every county in the State of Ohio, and my practice encompasses Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Greene, Hamilton, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, Shelby and Warren counties.
I am an active member in the family law community on local and state levels. I am the past chair of Montgomery County Bar Association Domestic Relations Committee, the current President of the Greene County Bar Association and I currently serve on Ohio State Bar Association Family Law committee as well.
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State: Ohio
Acquired: 2011
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State: Illinois
Acquired: 2005
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Posted by anonymous | November 3, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Kruse was always straight with me on my options. I first met with him when considering divorce and I didn’t follow his advice and failed to file sooner. So I hired him when I needed to fix things. He understood my case and my concerns and continued answering questions after our case was closed. H...
Posted by Chris | July 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I met Brian last year, and the circumstances of my case were very hard and difficult to deal with. Let me say this, Brian was easy to work with, felt like he had my back from the day I retained his services. Let me give you a piece of advice when dealing with Brian, always tell the truth no matter wh...
Posted by Bonnie | May 2, 2019 | Hired Attorney
As I went through the most difficult point of my life, Mr. Kruse was an answer to my prayers. He’s hardworking, dedicated and professional. He fought hard for me and my children within the court room and behind the scenes. If you’re looking for someone to fight the good fight and stand firm in your c...
Posted by Phillip | January 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Brian is an phenomenal attorney! He represented us in a child custody case and made sure our daughter received everything she was entitled to and then some. Even when we would have been happy to just walk away simply ensured of her safety he made sure that we got the settlement she deserved. ...
Posted by anonymous | January 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Phenomenal in every aspect of my case. Better than I expected; and I expected greatness. I got it and then some. I could not be happier with Counselor Kruse. He has the knowledge, experience, personality and preparation to outperform opposing council and win your case. I will be a lifelong client and...
Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 28
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"Brian is a zealous and skilled advocate on behalf of his clients and he is well prepared for every hearing."
"Brian is as knowledgeable as they come. You can trust him with the most complex family law matters."
"Brian is an excellent divorce and custody attorney. I have referred a lot of clients and friends to him because I trust his ability to handle the case. He handles every case with great compassion to protect his clients in those difficult times. I strongly endorse and recommend Brian in all aspects of a domestic relations case."
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Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Ohio Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2019
Certified Specialist - Family Relations Law, Ohio State Bar Association
2019
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2018
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2018
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2016
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2016
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2016 - Present
Attorney, Kirkland & Sommers Co. LPA
1900 - Present
Attorney, Kirkland & Sommers Co., L.P.A.
2011 - 2016
Attorney, Hammond, Stier & Stadnicar LLC
2010 - 2011
Staff Attorney, Greene County Court Of Common Pleas
2007 - 2009
Attorney, Momkus McCluskey, LLC
2004 - 2007
Attorney, Pugh, Jones, Johnson & Quandt, PC
2011 - Present
Greene County Bar AssociationPast President, Co-chair of CLE Com, Chair of Scholarship Com
2011 - Present
Montgomery County Bar Association, Family Law SectionFormer Chair
2011 - Present
Ohio State Bar Association, Family Law CommitteeMember
2011 - Present
Stanley Z. Greenberg Domestic Relations ForumMember
2018 - 2019
Greene County Grievance ComMember
2017 - 2018
Greene County Bar AssociationPresident
2017 - 2019
Beavercreek City Board of Zoning AppealsMember
2011 - 2018
Greene County Council on AgingBoard of Directors - Former President
2004
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2018
Domestic Relations 101
2016
Parenting Time - What is Best for the Children
2015
Client Intake
2014
Spousal Support - County by County
2014
Domestic Relations 101
2013
Child Support
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Legal Answers
Can I add in a clause into my parenting plan where law enforcement can actually do something to enforce the order?
11 Jan 2017
In Ohio will my child support lower if the mother of the child gets married and I have a have another child born
08 Jun 2016