Atty. Michael Josef Cheerva
Michael Josef Cheerva is a lawyer practicing family law, alternative dispute resolution (adr), appellate practice and 3 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Wabash College in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years.
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About Michael Josef Cheerva at a glance
Michael Josef Cheerva is a Partner based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Avery & Cheerva, LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on family law, juvenile, adr, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1985), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana (1985), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana (1985). Educated at Indiana University (J.D., 1985) and Wabash College (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Indianapolis (Member: Executive Committee, 1992-1999 Secretary-Treasurer, 1995 Chair, 1997 Family Law Section), Indiana State (Member, Family Law and Appellate Practice Sections) and American (Family Law Section) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Josef Cheerva is a lawyer practicing family law, alternative dispute resolution (adr), appellate practice and 3 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Wabash College in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Michael practices at Avery & Cheerva, LLP in Indianapolis, IN
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Michael Josef Cheerva is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Indiana →
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Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Michael Josef Cheerva is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Indiana →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Michael Josef Cheerva is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Indiana →
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Why local counsel matters in Indiana
Practicing law in Indiana. Legal matters in Indiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Indianapolis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Indiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Indiana 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 Indiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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