team-member

Brian Kruse

Dayton, OH

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Child custody

Language

English

About

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.  

Practices Areas

Child custody

Child support

Divorce and separation

Family

Juvenile Law

Language

English

Contact

Kirkland and Sommers, LPA10532 Success LaneDayton, OH, 45458 Office (937) 203-2334 10532 Success LaneDayton, OH, 45458 Office (937) 203-2334(937) 203-2334

Office: (937) 203-2262

Website: N/A

Reviews

Chris
July 31, 2019

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 what. If you give this man and his firm the truth and information he will fight for you and do the best job he can! I never lied to Brian i told him the truth about everything. He assured me over and over to trust him and while sometimes it was hard, Brian and his firm knew what they were doing. He assured me it was a marathon and not a sprint but to stay the course. It was the longest 12 months of my life but being a religious man and having Faith in God and in Brian I knew that I would be okay. As opposing counsel and my ex tried to use false restraining orders to gain the upperhand over and over, Brian tore them up and showed the truth! The thing that I admired about Brian that you don't see hardly anymore is that he would never take a shortcut or lie to gain the upperhand. He did it the old fashion way, hardwork and using the truth! He never once tried to take a fast shortcut to gain the upperhand, he just assured me that we needed to trust the system, and show the truth and put the work in and everything would be okay! Again easy to work with him and to set a plan. As time went out and Brian and I were able to show the truth to the court and the parties involved appointed by the court it was deemed that I should be awarded full custody and that I had the best interest for the children. That's my story in a nutshell, and to tell you where I came from and where I ended up Brian and his firm worked their tails off and got me custody of my kids! Their was times I spoke to Brian at 11 pm at night to have my mind put at ease or to go over my case, sometimes on the weekends, he always returned calls and emails. As a matter of fact my mother just passed away and after the custody and divorce was over he still reached out to me to let me know that he was sorry for my loss. I haven't had a lot of dealings with lawyers but I assure you of this he cares about his clients and he fights for them! I went from only being able to see my children based off lies from my ex to getting full custody as he fought hard for me. While I may sound like a broken record here, I am trying to show you the reader who may be looking for a lawyer that will fight for you, Brian is the man that you need to use! Thank you so much for your help, your partnership in walking with me as it was the hardest time of my life, but thank you! I am very thankful and when I looked you in the eyes and shook your hand I meant what I said! You took care of me like family, I won't forget that! I hope you nothing but the best, and hopefully I won't need you again but if I do, I know that I got the truth on my side and a lawyer and firm who will fight to win for my children and myself!

Bonnie
May 2, 2019

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 corner, Mr. Brian Kruse is your guy! What a blessing!

Phillip
January 30, 2019

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. From day one he was open, honest, patient and understanding, but yet a bull dog when it came to our case. At no time did he sugarcoat any details, yet he presented them in a straight forward, down to earth manner. He was amazing with our daughter and was able to relate to her directly and make her comfortable in a stressful situation. You can tell he has abiding love for children which when combined with his strong sense of justice and unparalleled knowledge in the field of family law he is the exact person you want on your side when the chips are down! Dealing with him and his staff was always a pleasure. They kept us informed, answered all questions quickly, completely and made every effort to keep billable hours to a minimum. I honestly couldn't recommend Brian and his firm any higher!

anonymous
January 10, 2019

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 will be honored to refer anyone who needs help to him. You will be happy with Attorney Kruse because he is a Winner. He is the Best at what he does hands down.

Jennifer
November 9, 2018

Brian was an amazing lawyer. He always made himself available to talk, meet and discuss the case. He kept the children's best interest at heart through the entire process. Brian was very professional, organized, and worked fearlessly to get us the best result possible! I highly recommend him to anyone!

Jamie
November 6, 2018

Brian is hands down the most compassionate lawyer in the business as you navigate through one of the most difficult times in your life. Throughout my proceedings, Brian always put myself and my children at the forefront to get us the best results not only for myself, but also for The best interests of my children. Thank you Brian for all you have done for myself and my family. You are the best around hands down. Bless you!

Sean
January 4, 2017

Brian ensured that we had a long term plan on getting the best legal agreement. Multiple times he recommended a different course of action than I originally sought, and each time his focus on 'the best long term' has proven correct. Now over a year from the final agreement I am highly grateful for having a solid agreement that is best for my children and me.

Elizabeth
November 30, 2016

I hired Brian to handle a protection order and divorce. During a very emotional time, he was understanding but also made sure I knew what needed to be done. He was thorough and professional, even when dealing with a less than cooperative opposing attorney. He understood that my priority was my son and made that his top priority. He was responsive to all questions and made sure to steer me clearly through new processes such as supervised visits. Should the need arise, I would use Brian again.

Kimberly
November 23, 2016

During a time where emotions are at an all-time high, Brian Kruse was able to provide me with a calming feeling and I could not have been happier with the service I received from him. I found Brian to be extremely knowledgeable, professional, and reassuring during an obviously stressful time. He was always responsive to my questions and concerns, which included numerous calls and emails. He was cognizant of keeping matters cost effective, which I greatly appreciated especially during a time of financial worries for me. Brian’s advice to me was always right on and he was able to provide me with the anticipated next steps. I would highly recommend him!

Brian
November 21, 2016

When I first scheduled my hour consultation with Brian Kruse, it become evident that he’d become my attorney from the start. His professionalism, knowledge of the law and respectable demeanor put me at ease when I was at my utmost peril in life of fighting for custody of my child. Brian gave me a sense of direction, urgency and cared about my feelings throughout the process. He understood my concerns of my unique situation and gave me his undivided attention when putting our case together. What I liked most about Brian is that he collaborated a plan that was best suited for my situation and would call and work with the opposing counsel to discuss the best options for all parties involved, which included our child’s best interest. I was very satisfied with his approach and resolution. His office team is second to none. Always upbeat, positive and professional. They were attentive to all my emails and phone calls no matter what time of day. They made gathering documents and files that were pertinent to my case a breeze and stayed in constant contact with me throughout the case. I would highly recommend Brian Kruse as your attorney. He will quickly earn your trust as an experienced, well-rounded fighting attorney that’s honest and keeps your expectations real.

Chris
July 31, 2019

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 what. If you give this man and his firm the truth and information he will fight for you and do the best job he can! I never lied to Brian i told him the truth about everything. He assured me over and over to trust him and while sometimes it was hard, Brian and his firm knew what they were doing. He assured me it was a marathon and not a sprint but to stay the course. It was the longest 12 months of my life but being a religious man and having Faith in God and in Brian I knew that I would be okay. As opposing counsel and my ex tried to use false restraining orders to gain the upperhand over and over, Brian tore them up and showed the truth! The thing that I admired about Brian that you don't see hardly anymore is that he would never take a shortcut or lie to gain the upperhand. He did it the old fashion way, hardwork and using the truth! He never once tried to take a fast shortcut to gain the upperhand, he just assured me that we needed to trust the system, and show the truth and put the work in and everything would be okay! Again easy to work with him and to set a plan. As time went out and Brian and I were able to show the truth to the court and the parties involved appointed by the court it was deemed that I should be awarded full custody and that I had the best interest for the children. That's my story in a nutshell, and to tell you where I came from and where I ended up Brian and his firm worked their tails off and got me custody of my kids! Their was times I spoke to Brian at 11 pm at night to have my mind put at ease or to go over my case, sometimes on the weekends, he always returned calls and emails. As a matter of fact my mother just passed away and after the custody and divorce was over he still reached out to me to let me know that he was sorry for my loss. I haven't had a lot of dealings with lawyers but I assure you of this he cares about his clients and he fights for them! I went from only being able to see my children based off lies from my ex to getting full custody as he fought hard for me. While I may sound like a broken record here, I am trying to show you the reader who may be looking for a lawyer that will fight for you, Brian is the man that you need to use! Thank you so much for your help, your partnership in walking with me as it was the hardest time of my life, but thank you! I am very thankful and when I looked you in the eyes and shook your hand I meant what I said! You took care of me like family, I won't forget that! I hope you nothing but the best, and hopefully I won't need you again but if I do, I know that I got the truth on my side and a lawyer and firm who will fight to win for my children and myself!

Bonnie
May 2, 2019

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 corner, Mr. Brian Kruse is your guy! What a blessing!

Phillip
January 30, 2019

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. From day one he was open, honest, patient and understanding, but yet a bull dog when it came to our case. At no time did he sugarcoat any details, yet he presented them in a straight forward, down to earth manner. He was amazing with our daughter and was able to relate to her directly and make her comfortable in a stressful situation. You can tell he has abiding love for children which when combined with his strong sense of justice and unparalleled knowledge in the field of family law he is the exact person you want on your side when the chips are down! Dealing with him and his staff was always a pleasure. They kept us informed, answered all questions quickly, completely and made every effort to keep billable hours to a minimum. I honestly couldn't recommend Brian and his firm any higher!

anonymous
January 10, 2019

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 will be honored to refer anyone who needs help to him. You will be happy with Attorney Kruse because he is a Winner. He is the Best at what he does hands down.

Jennifer
November 9, 2018

Brian was an amazing lawyer. He always made himself available to talk, meet and discuss the case. He kept the children's best interest at heart through the entire process. Brian was very professional, organized, and worked fearlessly to get us the best result possible! I highly recommend him to anyone!

Jamie
November 6, 2018

Brian is hands down the most compassionate lawyer in the business as you navigate through one of the most difficult times in your life. Throughout my proceedings, Brian always put myself and my children at the forefront to get us the best results not only for myself, but also for The best interests of my children. Thank you Brian for all you have done for myself and my family. You are the best around hands down. Bless you!

Sean
January 4, 2017

Brian ensured that we had a long term plan on getting the best legal agreement. Multiple times he recommended a different course of action than I originally sought, and each time his focus on 'the best long term' has proven correct. Now over a year from the final agreement I am highly grateful for having a solid agreement that is best for my children and me.

Elizabeth
November 30, 2016

I hired Brian to handle a protection order and divorce. During a very emotional time, he was understanding but also made sure I knew what needed to be done. He was thorough and professional, even when dealing with a less than cooperative opposing attorney. He understood that my priority was my son and made that his top priority. He was responsive to all questions and made sure to steer me clearly through new processes such as supervised visits. Should the need arise, I would use Brian again.

Kimberly
November 23, 2016

During a time where emotions are at an all-time high, Brian Kruse was able to provide me with a calming feeling and I could not have been happier with the service I received from him. I found Brian to be extremely knowledgeable, professional, and reassuring during an obviously stressful time. He was always responsive to my questions and concerns, which included numerous calls and emails. He was cognizant of keeping matters cost effective, which I greatly appreciated especially during a time of financial worries for me. Brian’s advice to me was always right on and he was able to provide me with the anticipated next steps. I would highly recommend him!

Brian
November 21, 2016

When I first scheduled my hour consultation with Brian Kruse, it become evident that he’d become my attorney from the start. His professionalism, knowledge of the law and respectable demeanor put me at ease when I was at my utmost peril in life of fighting for custody of my child. Brian gave me a sense of direction, urgency and cared about my feelings throughout the process. He understood my concerns of my unique situation and gave me his undivided attention when putting our case together. What I liked most about Brian is that he collaborated a plan that was best suited for my situation and would call and work with the opposing counsel to discuss the best options for all parties involved, which included our child’s best interest. I was very satisfied with his approach and resolution. His office team is second to none. Always upbeat, positive and professional. They were attentive to all my emails and phone calls no matter what time of day. They made gathering documents and files that were pertinent to my case a breeze and stayed in constant contact with me throughout the case. I would highly recommend Brian Kruse as your attorney. He will quickly earn your trust as an experienced, well-rounded fighting attorney that’s honest and keeps your expectations real.

Chris
July 31, 2019

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 what. If you give this man and his firm the truth and information he will fight for you and do the best job he can! I never lied to Brian i told him the truth about everything. He assured me over and over to trust him and while sometimes it was hard, Brian and his firm knew what they were doing. He assured me it was a marathon and not a sprint but to stay the course. It was the longest 12 months of my life but being a religious man and having Faith in God and in Brian I knew that I would be okay. As opposing counsel and my ex tried to use false restraining orders to gain the upperhand over and over, Brian tore them up and showed the truth! The thing that I admired about Brian that you don't see hardly anymore is that he would never take a shortcut or lie to gain the upperhand. He did it the old fashion way, hardwork and using the truth! He never once tried to take a fast shortcut to gain the upperhand, he just assured me that we needed to trust the system, and show the truth and put the work in and everything would be okay! Again easy to work with him and to set a plan. As time went out and Brian and I were able to show the truth to the court and the parties involved appointed by the court it was deemed that I should be awarded full custody and that I had the best interest for the children. That's my story in a nutshell, and to tell you where I came from and where I ended up Brian and his firm worked their tails off and got me custody of my kids! Their was times I spoke to Brian at 11 pm at night to have my mind put at ease or to go over my case, sometimes on the weekends, he always returned calls and emails. As a matter of fact my mother just passed away and after the custody and divorce was over he still reached out to me to let me know that he was sorry for my loss. I haven't had a lot of dealings with lawyers but I assure you of this he cares about his clients and he fights for them! I went from only being able to see my children based off lies from my ex to getting full custody as he fought hard for me. While I may sound like a broken record here, I am trying to show you the reader who may be looking for a lawyer that will fight for you, Brian is the man that you need to use! Thank you so much for your help, your partnership in walking with me as it was the hardest time of my life, but thank you! I am very thankful and when I looked you in the eyes and shook your hand I meant what I said! You took care of me like family, I won't forget that! I hope you nothing but the best, and hopefully I won't need you again but if I do, I know that I got the truth on my side and a lawyer and firm who will fight to win for my children and myself!

Bonnie
May 2, 2019

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 corner, Mr. Brian Kruse is your guy! What a blessing!

Phillip
January 30, 2019

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. From day one he was open, honest, patient and understanding, but yet a bull dog when it came to our case. At no time did he sugarcoat any details, yet he presented them in a straight forward, down to earth manner. He was amazing with our daughter and was able to relate to her directly and make her comfortable in a stressful situation. You can tell he has abiding love for children which when combined with his strong sense of justice and unparalleled knowledge in the field of family law he is the exact person you want on your side when the chips are down! Dealing with him and his staff was always a pleasure. They kept us informed, answered all questions quickly, completely and made every effort to keep billable hours to a minimum. I honestly couldn't recommend Brian and his firm any higher!

anonymous
January 10, 2019

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 will be honored to refer anyone who needs help to him. You will be happy with Attorney Kruse because he is a Winner. He is the Best at what he does hands down.

Jennifer
November 9, 2018

Brian was an amazing lawyer. He always made himself available to talk, meet and discuss the case. He kept the children's best interest at heart through the entire process. Brian was very professional, organized, and worked fearlessly to get us the best result possible! I highly recommend him to anyone!

Jamie
November 6, 2018

Brian is hands down the most compassionate lawyer in the business as you navigate through one of the most difficult times in your life. Throughout my proceedings, Brian always put myself and my children at the forefront to get us the best results not only for myself, but also for The best interests of my children. Thank you Brian for all you have done for myself and my family. You are the best around hands down. Bless you!

Sean
January 4, 2017

Brian ensured that we had a long term plan on getting the best legal agreement. Multiple times he recommended a different course of action than I originally sought, and each time his focus on 'the best long term' has proven correct. Now over a year from the final agreement I am highly grateful for having a solid agreement that is best for my children and me.

Elizabeth
November 30, 2016

I hired Brian to handle a protection order and divorce. During a very emotional time, he was understanding but also made sure I knew what needed to be done. He was thorough and professional, even when dealing with a less than cooperative opposing attorney. He understood that my priority was my son and made that his top priority. He was responsive to all questions and made sure to steer me clearly through new processes such as supervised visits. Should the need arise, I would use Brian again.

Kimberly
November 23, 2016

During a time where emotions are at an all-time high, Brian Kruse was able to provide me with a calming feeling and I could not have been happier with the service I received from him. I found Brian to be extremely knowledgeable, professional, and reassuring during an obviously stressful time. He was always responsive to my questions and concerns, which included numerous calls and emails. He was cognizant of keeping matters cost effective, which I greatly appreciated especially during a time of financial worries for me. Brian’s advice to me was always right on and he was able to provide me with the anticipated next steps. I would highly recommend him!

Brian
November 21, 2016

When I first scheduled my hour consultation with Brian Kruse, it become evident that he’d become my attorney from the start. His professionalism, knowledge of the law and respectable demeanor put me at ease when I was at my utmost peril in life of fighting for custody of my child. Brian gave me a sense of direction, urgency and cared about my feelings throughout the process. He understood my concerns of my unique situation and gave me his undivided attention when putting our case together. What I liked most about Brian is that he collaborated a plan that was best suited for my situation and would call and work with the opposing counsel to discuss the best options for all parties involved, which included our child’s best interest. I was very satisfied with his approach and resolution. His office team is second to none. Always upbeat, positive and professional. They were attentive to all my emails and phone calls no matter what time of day. They made gathering documents and files that were pertinent to my case a breeze and stayed in constant contact with me throughout the case. I would highly recommend Brian Kruse as your attorney. He will quickly earn your trust as an experienced, well-rounded fighting attorney that’s honest and keeps your expectations real.