Melissa Jane Avery

Melissa Jane Avery

10.0

Superb

Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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No professional misconduct found.

Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 50% Family
    18 years
  • 50% Divorce / Separation
    18 years

Fees and Payment Types

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • Avery & Cheerva LLP
    One N. Pennsylvania St.
    Suite 405
    Indianpolis, IN 46204
    Office: 317-637-7575
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Melissa J. Avery received her license to practice law in November of 1994. She began her career in a general civil law office in Columbus, Ohio where she... more

References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Won my case in all aspects”

Posted by: Carrie, 12 months ago.

Client Review: Melissa Avery is consistently ranked as one of the top 50 lawyers in Indiana. That and her extensive experience in family law (17 years) is what led... more
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5 star rating

“Forthright”

Posted by: Blair, about 1 year ago.

Client Review: Mrs. Melissa Avery of Avery and Cheerva is much more than just a clear and concise professional. She litigated on the behalf of my family with... more
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Résumé

 

License

18 years since Melissa Jane Avery was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Indiana Authorized to practice law 1997 11/04/2009
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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner at Avery & Cheerva LLP 2003–present
Associate at Phelps & Fara 1998–2003
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Capital University Law School law 1994
Ohio University Journalism and Mass Communication BS - Bachelor of Science 1991

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Top 50 Lawyers in Indiana Super Lawyers-Indianapolis Monthly Magazine 2008
Top 25 Women Lawyers in Indiana Super Lawyers - Indianapolis Monthly Magazine 2007
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Secretary American Bar Association, Family Law Section, Long Range Planning Committee 2009-present
Chair Elect Indiana State Bar Association, Family Law Section 2009-present
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Portfolio

Publications

Article Publication Date
Hot Topics in Custody and Parenting Time Indiana Lawyer 2007
Marital Property in Indiana America Bar Association, Family Law Section, On-Line Resource Center 2006

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Machiavellian Negotiation and Mediation Techniques National Forensic Accounting Conference 2009
How Are Current Economic Conditions Affecting Dissolution Cases? Bench/Bar Meeting 2009
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