Background
Avery, Melissa J. was born on May 29, 1969 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Joe Morris Toeller and Sharon Lee Parker.
Avery, Melissa J. was born on May 29, 1969 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Joe Morris Toeller and Sharon Lee Parker.
Bachelor of Science, Ohio University, 1991. Juris Doctor, Capital University, 1994.
Associate Terry L. Thomas Company, Legal Professional Association, Columbus, 1994—1998, Phelps & Fara, Indianapolis, 1998—2003. Partner Avery & Cheerva LLP, since 2003. Member Marion County Family Court Task Force, Indianapolis, since 2000, Marion County Family Law Rules Committee, Indianapolis, since 2002.
Lecturer in field.
Fellow: American Academy Matrimonial Lawyers, Indiana State Bar Association (certified family law specialist 2002, committee co-chair 2002-2004, secretary family law section since 2008). Member: American Bar Association (committee vice chair 2003-2004, 2006, family law section, member council, committee chair since 2007), Indianapolis Bar Association (chair family law section 2002).
Married Bryan Keith Avery, November 8, 1997. Children: Preston James, Paige Evelyn.