Kirkland & Sommers Co LPA

Kirkland & Sommers Co. LPA represents a leading family law practice serving the greater Dayton area and surrounding region for decades. The firm brings together five experienced attorneys with more than 100 years of combined legal experience, all dedicated to providing personalized and practical legal solutions for families facing divorce and related family law challenges. Based in Dayton with offices also in West Chester, the firm serves clients throughout a wide geographic area spanning 17 different counties, including Montgomery, Greene, Preble, Warren, Clark, Darke, Miami, Butler, Champaign, Logan, Shelby, Mercer, Auglaize, Allen, Fayette, Clermont, and Clinton counties. The firm's founding partners, James Kirkland and Brian Sommers, have dedicated their careers to family law excellence. Brian Sommers, one of the founding partners, has been licensed in Ohio since 2000 and has earned consistent selection to Super Lawyers lists from 2020 through 2026. His sustained recognition reflects his peers' respect for his legal skill and professional excellence. In fact, five of the firm's attorneys have been selected to Super Lawyers or Rising Stars lists, demonstrating that excellence in family law is woven throughout the firm's culture. What distinguishes Kirkland & Sommers is their comprehensive approach to the financial aspects of divorce. The firm has extensive experience with child custody, visitation, and child support matters, but they bring particular sophistication to handling spousal support (alimony), division of assets and debts, and division of retirement benefits—areas where financial knowledge and strategic thinking prove decisive. Many of the cases they handle involve modifications or enforcement of prior divorce decrees or custody orders, allowing families to address changed circumstances and ensure compliance with existing court orders. The firm's philosophy emphasizes working collaboratively with clients to understand their goals and develop practical legal strategies that serve their best interests. For families in the Dayton area and surrounding regions seeking experienced, skilled legal representation for family law matters, Kirkland & Sommers Co. LPA offers the combination of extensive experience, legal expertise, and personalized attention that helps families navigate divorce and family law challenges effectively.