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I have dedicated my legal career to law family law. As a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AALM) and Board Certified Specialist in Family Iaw, I advise clients on a board range of personal matters relating to divorce, dissolution, child custody, shared parenting, child and spousal support, relocation protection orders, post decree modifications and premarital agreements. I have a stong passion to 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 I routinely practice in Clark, Clinton, Darke, Greene, Miami, Montgomery, Preble and Warren counties.
I am 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 (2010-2013) and currently serve on Ohio State Bar Association Family Law committee as well. Further, I maintain Supreme Court certification to be appointed as a Guardian Ad Litem. I also serve on the Dayton Bar Association Committee for Bar Exam and Qualifications. I
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State: Ohio
Acquired: 2000
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Posted by Tony | February 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Brian Sommers went above and beyond for my children. He provided excellent advice and guided me through every legal aspect of my custody case. I have used other attorneys in the past, but I will never recommend anyone other than Brian, and his staff. Thank you Mr. Sommers!!
Posted by Marie | November 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I hired Brian Alan Sommers to represent me in a divorce case. He was honest and he works hard to represent you for the best possible outcome. I highly recommend Brian A. Sommers.
Posted by anonymous | September 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Brian represented me many years ago in a high conflict custody case. I went through my share of lawyers and was almost always disappointed. I got to a point I didnt know whom to trust. Brian is an exceptional lawyer. He was amazing. Sadly, I didnt win my case, but he worked so hard for me and he was ...
Posted by Renee | June 5, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I hired Brian Sommers for a very difficult custody case. I'm not a fighter and typically give in for the sake of taking the path of least resistance when it comes to the ex. Brian assured me continuously that we had to fight and would win. The best interests of my daughter was at stake and had he not...
Posted by anonymous | January 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney
From the first phone conversation I had to the court hearing(s) and beyond Brian was absolutely the best. The total case lasted over six months but he was always aware of what was going on. He provided sound advice and his knowledge and understanding of child support and the laws that regulate it i...
"I Have known Brian for more than 15 years. He is extremely knowledgeable and zealous in his practice areas. I have personally referred friends to Brian and I endorse him"
"When our law firm has a conflict of interest and have to refer a client to another lawyer one of the law firms on that list is Brian's. He is knowledgeable and never gives up and that is exactly what you need in a divorce, custody and family law attorney."
"Brian is an excellent domestic relations attorney who has demonstrated his superior knowledge of family law by becoming a board certified."
"I endorse this lawyer. Being Board Certified in the area of Family Law says a lot about Brian Sommers' understanding and knowledge of domestic relations issues and Family Law. I would highly recommend him to you if his office is anywhere near you and you have a domestic relations or family law problem."
"Brian is an excellent domestic relations attorney. He is very knowledgeable and experienced in his field."
"Attorney Sommers exemplifies the very best attributes of an active attorney and a level of professionalism we should all aspire to. Honesty, dedication and a love of the law which means. giving back to others who lack our understanding of the law. The thousands years of combined legal experience of professionals activity participating in forum represent some of the very best of our profession, which is after all, at its base is desire to those in need. This Attorney’s experience allows to obtain excellent results for his clients. Most importantly, this Attorney is willing to help complete strangers (as is the case in this forum) with legal problem for which we may have some helpful information and thereby demystify the legal process as much as possible. I would recommend this Attorney without any hesitation for all practice areas listed."
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2020
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2018
Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
2018
Best Family Law Lawyers in Ohio and America, Best Lawyers in America
2011
Certified Specialist - Family Relations Law, Ohio State Bar Association
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Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2008 - Present
Partner, Kirkland & Sommers Co., LPA
1900 - Present
Member, Kirkland & Sommers Co., L.P.A.
2000 - 2008
Member, Brian A. Sommers Co., LPA
2018 - Present
American Academy of Matrimonial LawyersFellow
2010 - Present
Dayton Bar Association, Bar Exam and Qualifications CommitteeMember
2009 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssocationFamily Relations Law Committee
2003 - Present
Montgomery County Family Law ForumMember
2002 - Present
Dayton Bar Association, Family Law CommitteeMember
2000 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssociationMember
2010 - 2013
Dayton Bar Association, Family Law CommitteePast Chairman
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Appeals affirmed in part and reserved in part
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2000
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
BS
1989
BS - Bachelor of Science
2017
Civil Protection Orders
2015
Divorce/Family Law
2015
Civil Protection Orders
2012
Legal Status of Frozen Embryos
2012
Spousal Support and Property Division
2011
Grandparents Rights
2011
Spousal Support
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Brian earned significant contribution points in 2012.
How do I respond to a motion to compel?
19 Mar 2013
Is my wife legally able to change the alarm code on our home while the divorce is going on?
03 Feb 2013
How is "cohabitation" defined in Ohio for purposes of terminating spousal support for a divorce adjudicated in 2006.
29 Apr 2012