Cheerva, Michael J.
Avery & Cheerva, L.L.P.
One N. Pennsylvania Street
Suite 405
Indianapolis, IN 46204-3135
Phone: 317-643-7106 / 877-742-4260
Fax: 317-685-1106
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Summary
Current Employment Position(s)
Partner
Lawyer Overview
Michael Cheerva received his license to practice law in 1985. He began his career as a deputy prosecutor with the Marion County Prosecutor's Office handling child support matters. In 1987 he became a family law practitioner with Rucker & Cheerva. He joined the law firm of Phelps & Fara in 1990 as an associate where he limited his practice exclusively to family law. Currently, a partner in the law firm of Avery & Cheerva LLP, Mr. Cheerva has been selected as an Indiana Super Lawyer since 2005 for his work in the family law area and was certified as a Family Law Specialist-Family Law Certification Board in 2007. Mr. Cheerva has honed his skills in the area of Family Law Appellate Practice for over 20 years and has participated in oral argument before both the Indiana Supreme Court and Indiana Court of Appeals on many occasions.
Frequent Case Types
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Areas of Practice
- Family Law 100%
Representative Cases
- Anderson v. Anderson, 870 N.E.2d 31 Unpublished Disposition (Ind.App. 2007)
- Eye v. Eye, 849 N.E.2d 698 (Ind.App. 2006)
- Glover v. Torrence, 723 N.E. 2d 924 (Ind. App. 2000)
- Randolph v. Randolph, 722 N.E. 2d 867 (Ind. App. 2000)
- Glass v. Oeder, 716 N.E. 2d 413 (Ind. 1999)
- In Re Marriage of Russell, 693 N.E. 2d 980 (Ind. App. 1998)
- In Re Paternity of J.W.L., 693 N.E. 2d 959 (Ind. App. 1998)
- In Re Marriage of Thomas, 688 N.E. 2d 197 (Ind. App. 1997)
- Matter of Estate Lamey, 689 N.E. 2d 1265 (Ind. App. 1997)
- In Re Paternity of J.W. L., 682 N.E. 2d 519 (Ind. App. 1997)
- J.W.L. by J.L.M. v. A.J.P., 672 N.E. 2d 966 (Ind. App. 1996)
- Johnson v. Nation, 615 N.E. 2d 141 (Ind. App. 1993)
West Practice Categories
Family Law
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Indiana, 1985
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana, 1985
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana, 1985
Certification/Specialties
- Certified Family Law Specialist, Family Law Certification Board, 2007
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Indianapolis Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1993 - 2000 (Executive Committee)
- Indianapolis Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1997 (Chairman)
- Indiana State Bar Association, 1985 - Present (Member)
- Indiana State Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1985 - Present (Member)
- Indiana State Bar Association, 2003 - 2005 (Member, Law Practice Management Committee)
- Indiana State Bar Association, 2003 - 2005 (Member, State Legislation Committee)
- Indiana Bar Foundation, 2007 - Present (Fellow)
Honors and Awards
- Indiana Super Lawyer, 2005 - 2011
Classes and Seminars
- Preventing Critical Financial Mistakes in Divorce, NBI, 2007
- Hot Topics in Custody and Parenting Time, Indianapolis Bar Association, 2007
- Shared Parenting in Indiana, NBI, 2004
Past Employment Positions
- Marion County Prosecutor, Deputy Prosecutor, 1985 - 1987
- Rucker & Cheerva, 1987 - 1990
- Phelps & Fara, 1990 - 2003
Education
- Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis, Indiana,
1985
J.D. - Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Indiana,
1982
B.A.
Honors: Dean's List
Major: Political Science
Fraternities/Sororities
- Tau Kappa Epsilon
Fees
Offers Free Initial Consultation
Accepts Credit Cards
Office Information
Address
One N. Pennsylvania Street
Suite 405
Indianapolis, IN 46204-3135
Office Hours
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Phones
317-643-7106
877-742-4260
Faxes
317-685-1106
