Mr. Avery began his career in the Judge Advocate General Corps of the U.S. Army, retiring in 1991 to a solo practice in Rockville, Maryland. In 2003, he and his daughter formed Avery & Upton, practicing family law in Rockville and dedicated to considerate and efficient service to their clients. Very active in promoting Collaborative Practice in Maryland, he currently serves as president-elect of Collaborative Dispute Resolutions Professionals, a Rockville-based practice group. He does extensive pro bono work, and is a Facilitator in the Montgomery County Circuit Court System, as well as a Mediator.