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Melissa Avery is Of Counsel with the law firm Broyles Kight & Ricafort, P.C. in Indianapolis, Indiana, a practice limited to Family Law & Immigration. She is a certified family law specialist, a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Ms. Avery has been listed as an Indiana Super Lawyer since 2005 and as one of Indiana’s Top 25 Female Lawyers since 2007 by Law and Politics Magazine.
Ms. Avery has served as the American Bar Association Family Law Section CLE Co-Chair since 2001, on the Section Council since 2005, and chaired the marital property committee from 2007 to 2010.
Ms. Avery is Past Chair of the Indiana State Bar Association Family Law Section Chair and was a member of the Board of Governors from 2009 to 2011. She is also currently a member of the Board of Governors of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.
Ms. Avery is a graduate of Ohio University (B.S.) and Capital University Law and Graduate School (JD).
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Chat withState: Indiana
Acquired: 1997
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State: Ohio
Acquired: 1994
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8250 Haverstick Rd., Suite 100, Indianpolis, IN, 46240
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Posted by Carrie | June 15, 2011
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 me to hire her to handle my child support case. Several things impressed me about Melissa during her handling of my case. First, she won every point ...
Posted by Blair | May 25, 2011
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 diligence and supreme sincerity. Her representation was invaluable in the outcome of securing what was factually within my child's best interest. Mrs. Aver...
Posted by Steve | May 13, 2011
Ms. Avery was very deceptive in her knowledge of law according to her professional website. When someone is involved with a family law dispute it can be a very trying time. I needed a fighter on my side who could demonstrate a professional level of competence. Ms. Avery didn't display the high level ...
"I had the privilege of working with Melissa for several years. She is very knowledgeable and a great resource. Melissa gives her clients and cases the time and attention needed for the best resolution. Melissa works towards amicable resolutions but is also a very experienced and impressive litigator. I can confidently endorse her."
Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"An outstanding lawyer, with an outstanding national reputation."
Divorce and separation lawyer
2008
Top 50 Lawyers in Indiana, Super Lawyers-Indianapolis Monthly Magazine
2007
Top 25 Women Lawyers in Indiana, Super Lawyers - Indianapolis Monthly Magazine
2006
Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
2005
Super Lawyer - Family Law, Super Lawyers - Indianapolis Monthly Magazine
2013 - Present
Of Counsel, Broyles Kight & Ricafort, PC
2003 - Present
Partner, Avery & Cheerva LLP
1998 - 2003
Associate, Phelps & Fara
1994 - 1998
Associate, Terry L. Thomas LPA
2011 - Present
American Bar Association, Family Law Section, Marital Property CommiteeChair
2011 - Present
American Bar Association, Family Law SectionCLE Co-Chair
2011 - Present
American Academy of Matrimonial LawyersBoard of Governors
2008 - Present
American Bar Association, Family Law Section, Families Matter CommiteeMember
2008 - Present
American Bar Association, Family Law Section, CLE CommitteeMember
2005 - Present
American Bar Association, Family Law SectionCouncil Member
2005 - Present
Indiana State Bar Association, Family Law SectionCouncil Member
2002 - Present
Indiana State Bar FoundationFellow
2001 - Present
Indiana State Bar Association, House of DelegatesDelegate
2011 - 2012
American Bar Association, Family Law Section, Long Range Planning CommitteeChair
2011 - 2013
Indiana State Bar Association, Family and Juvenile Law SectionChair
2002 - 2002
Indianapolis Bar Association, Family Law SectionChair
2002 - 2004
Indiana State Bar Association, Judicial Improvement CommitteeCo-chair
1999 - 2007
Indianapolis Bar Association, Family Law SectionExecutive Committee Member
1994
law
1991
BS - Bachelor of Science
2012
Hey 19! How Changes to the Emancipation Age Will Effect Child Support In Indiana
2012
Not With My Stuff, Hot Issues With The Modern Family
2011
Developing Skills in the Practice of Family Law
2010
Hot Topics in Family Law
2009
Machiavellian Negotiation and Mediation Techniques
2009
How Are Current Economic Conditions Affecting Dissolution Cases?
2009
Hot Tips From Family Law Experts
2008
Advanced Family Law
2012
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English