Our Team
Who We Are
In July 2021, Gary Flinn (Gary L. Flinn Co.) and James Detling (Detling Law Office) merged to become Flinn & Detling Law Group Co., L.P.A. It was a natural fit for the two attorneys, since they had overlapping areas of experience, both having practiced extensively in farm law, probate matters, estate planning, and corporate law.
When Gary retired in late 2022, he knew he was leaving his clients in good hands, and could promise continuity of services to those he’d served.
Whether you’re new to our firm or you’ve been with one of the firms since pre-merger, welcome!
James S. Detling, Esq.
Jim was raised on a farm in northern Darke County and attended The Ohio State University, majoring in Agricultural Economics and graduating with honors, before working as an Organization Director for the Ohio Farm Bureau for two years. He attended the University of Toledo Law School, where he was the Executive Editor of the Toledo Law Review. He had the honor of graduating first in his class, was named the school’s Valedictorian and Outstanding Graduate, and was named to the prestigious legal honorary, Order of the Coif.
After working for a large law firm in Toledo where he focused on commercial litigation, Jim returned home to Darke County in 1995. Since then, he has represented numerous local individuals, farmers, and businesses, and has earned a reputation for being an honest and sincere attorney who looks out for the best interest of his clients.
In addition to his professional responsibilities, Jim maintains a strong commitment to the community. Some prior and current boards on which he has served include the YMCA, Wayne Industries, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Shelby/Darke Counties, Red Cross, Darke County Board of Elections, Darke County Foundation, and the Darke County Law Library Resources Board. He has also served the community as a business law instructor at Edison State Community College.
Jim has four adult children and two grandchildren. He and his wife Rebecca live in Greenville, and like to spend their time running, supporting local events, or attending concerts.
Alexandria Horner, Esq.
Lexi was raised in Darke County and is passionate about providing accurate, timely, and detailed legal advice to those in her community. Prior to joining Flinn & Detling in 2023, Lexi handled a wide variety of matters in Darke County. She also spent several years working as a paralegal assisting with estate planning, real estate, and probate matters. Her current practice primarily includes estate planning, probate administration, guardianships, adoptions, real estate, and other general matters.
In addition to practicing law, Lexi is involved in numerous organizations. Currently, she is the Treasurer of the Darke County Bar Association and serves on the Servant Leader Team at FHC Fellowship Church in Arcanum. She is also a member of the Public Education Committee for the Montgomery County Board of ReEntry.
While in law school, Lexi was elected to serve as the publication editor of the University of Dayton's law review journal. She was also chosen by her professors to be a Dean's Fellow and serve as a mentor to incoming law students. She was a member of the Leadership Honors Program at the University of Dayton School of Law and graduated with honors. She also received the CALI Award of Excellence on several occasions, denoting that she received the highest grade in her class. Also while earning her law degree, she clerked for the Honorable Judge Walter H. Rice and for the Honorable Judge Michael Krumholtz.
Lexi and her husband currently live in Arcanum. She enjoys being outdoors, playing cards, and spending time with her dog, Clover.