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About D. Melissa Averett at a glance
D. Melissa Averett is a Member based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, practicing at Averett Family Law. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, real estate, and child support. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1998). Educated at North Carolina Central University School of Law (J.D., 1998) and University of North Carolina (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Chapel Hill, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Ms. D. Melissa Averett is a lawyer practicing domestic violence, alimony, divorce and 7 other areas of law
- D. received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina in 1986, and has been licensed for 28 years
- D. practices at Averett Family Law in Chapel Hill, NC
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D. Melissa Averett's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases D. Melissa Averett handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
D. Melissa Averett is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in North Carolina →
D. Melissa Averett is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in North Carolina →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
D. Melissa Averett is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in North Carolina →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
D. Melissa Averett is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in North Carolina →
D. Melissa Averett is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support attorneys in North Carolina →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in North Carolina
Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chapel Hill are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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