Melissa Jane Avery

Melissa Jane Avery

3.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 31 years

Family Lawyer at Indianpolis, IN
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation

8250 Haverstick Rd., Suite 100, Indianpolis, IN

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Licenses

Licensed in Indiana for 28 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 1997

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Ohio for 31 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1994

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Broyles Kight & Ricafort, PC

8250 Haverstick Rd., Suite 100, Indianpolis, IN, 46240

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Melissa Jane Avery's Reviews

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3.7 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Carrie | June 15, 2011

Won my case in all aspects

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 ...of my case against my ex-husband. Her organized arguments and concise presentation of my case and supporting documents led the judge to find in my favor across the board. This obviously benefited me financially and emotionally. Second, she listened to me throughout the case and let me be a part of it. She answered my questions and always responded to me quickly by email and phone. Third, she was cost conscious and was very vigilant about keeping the expense of my case to a minimum. She kept me constantly informed of my attorney fees so I could monitor and plan for the cost of my case. There are attorneys that have a lower hourly fee (my ex-husband hired one), but in the end using Melissa saved me money because of how organized she was with her time and because of what she won for me.

Posted by Blair | May 25, 2011

Forthright

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...y and her team were vital, and in my continuing opinion have directly attributed to my child's proper care and development. In the most difficult of times my family needed an attorney that was there to assist us with experience, expertise, shear integrity and unflinching fortitude. That is the kind of Attorney Melissa Avery is and I strongly recommend her to all those who are in need of not just a family law attorney but are in need of the very best of all family law attorneys." Gunnery Sergeant Blair R. Clark.

Posted by Steve | May 13, 2011

Misleading

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 ...of professional competence that I am in great need of. Ms. Avery isn't suited for cases in which she would have to display the necessary qualifacations and determination needed to actually stand a chance of winning a tough case.I was extremely disapointed in my consultation and would advise anyone in my similar position to not waste their time.

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Melissa Jane Avery's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joni Sedberry

Family lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Richard Gould-Saltman

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An outstanding lawyer, with an outstanding national reputation."

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Ronald Nelson

Family lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Randall Kessler

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

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

Associations

2011 - Present

American Bar Association, Family Law Section, Marital Property Commitee

Chair

2011 - Present

American Bar Association, Family Law Section

CLE Co-Chair

2011 - Present

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Board of Governors

2008 - Present

American Bar Association, Family Law Section, Families Matter Commitee

Member

2008 - Present

American Bar Association, Family Law Section, CLE Committee

Member

2005 - Present

American Bar Association, Family Law Section

Council Member

2005 - Present

Indiana State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Council Member

2002 - Present

Indiana State Bar Foundation

Fellow

2001 - Present

Indiana State Bar Association, House of Delegates

Delegate

2011 - 2012

American Bar Association, Family Law Section, Long Range Planning Committee

Chair

2011 - 2013

Indiana State Bar Association, Family and Juvenile Law Section

Chair

2002 - 2002

Indianapolis Bar Association, Family Law Section

Chair

2002 - 2004

Indiana State Bar Association, Judicial Improvement Committee

Co-chair

1999 - 2007

Indianapolis Bar Association, Family Law Section

Executive Committee Member

Education

1994

Capital University Law School

law

1991

Ohio University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2012

Continuing Legal Education

Hey 19! How Changes to the Emancipation Age Will Effect Child Support In Indiana

2012

Bench Bar Conference

Not With My Stuff, Hot Issues With The Modern Family

2011

Continuing Legal Education

Developing Skills in the Practice of Family Law

2010

National Forensic Accounting Conference

Hot Topics in Family Law

2009

National Forensic Accounting Conference

Machiavellian Negotiation and Mediation Techniques

2009

Bench/Bar Meeting

How Are Current Economic Conditions Affecting Dissolution Cases?

2009

Annual Meeting

Hot Tips From Family Law Experts

2008

Continuing Legal Education

Advanced Family Law

Publications

2012

Family Matters, Newsletter of the Indiana State Bar Associatin Family and Juvenile Law Section A View From the Chair

2009

Res Gestae (Indiana State Bar Association) The Marital Residence and Other Black Holes: Dealing with Real Estate in Divorce

2007

Indiana Lawyer Hot Topics in Custody and Parenting Time

2006

America Bar Association, Family Law Section, On-Line Resource Center Marital Property in Indiana

Languages

English

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