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Brian Alan Sommers
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Biography
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
Board Certified Family Law Specialist through the Ohio State Bar Association.
Practice Areas
14
Practice Areas
Other
9%
Alimony
7%
Business
7%
Child Custody
7%
26 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 295-295 per hour
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2018 2015 2013
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1
2012
Licenses
Licensed in Ohio for 25 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Location
Online Presence
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Recommendation (23)
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Practice Area Knowledge (18)
Communication Style (14)
Responsiveness (14)
Compassion (12)
Character & Conduct (11)
Staff & Support (10)
Trustworthiness (10)
General Knowledge (9)
Cost of Services (5)
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Business
Posted by Karyn | February 02, 2012 | Business
Complicated Divorce
I needed a lawyer that had solid experience in both family and business law due to the sensitive nature of my divorce. Brian successfully filled both shoes, with amazing results.
Brian Alan Sommers's Lawyer Endorsements
"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 attorney and a worthy adversary. He does a great job for his clients."
"I endorse Mr. Sommers."
"I endorse this lawyer. Brian is an excellent attorney."
"I endorse Brian. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Brian is a pillar of the Dayton legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Brian is an excellent domestic relations attorney who has demonstrated his superior knowledge of family law by becoming a board certified."
"Brian is very professional and a strong advocate for his client. I endorse this lawyer."
"Very knowledgeable attorney. He is committed to getting the best for his client."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Brian is a tremendous lawyer and an even better advocate for his clients."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
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
N/A
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Partner, Kirkland & Sommers Co., LPA
1900 - Present
Member, Kirkland & Sommers Co., L.P.A.
2000 - 2008
Member, Brian A. Sommers Co., LPA
Associations
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
Sample of Legal Cases
Cable v. Cable
Affirmed lower court
Urbanic v. Urbanic
Affirmed lower court for client
Qi v. Yang
Affirmed in part and reversed in apart
Steele v. Steele
Affirmed Lower Court
Musgrove v. Musgrove, 2011-Ohio-4460
Gregory v. Gregory, 172 Ohio App. 3d 822
Appeals affirmed in part and reserved in part
Morgan v. Morgan
Affirmed lower court's decision
Education
2000
University of Dayton
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
Indiana State University
BS
1989
Indana State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2017
Family Law
Civil Protection Orders
2015
Divorce Law Practice
Divorce/Family Law
2015
Annual Dayton Bar Assoc Family Law Conference
Civil Protection Orders
2012
Unique Domestic Relations Issues
Legal Status of Frozen Embryos
2012
Domestic Relations 101
Spousal Support and Property Division
2011
Grandparents Rights
Grandparents Rights
2011
Domestic Relations Seminar
Spousal Support
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Top Contributor
Brian earned significant contribution points in 2012.
Legal Answers
Q&A
How do I respond to a motion to compel?
19 Mar 2013
Q&A
Is my wife legally able to change the alarm code on our home while the divorce is going on?
03 Feb 2013
Q&A
How is "cohabitation" defined in Ohio for purposes of terminating spousal support for a divorce adjudicated in 2006.
29 Apr 2012