Bruce Avery

Collaborative Practice Attorney – (2004 - present) Mr. Avery served as one of founding officers and Past President of Collaborative Dispute Resolution Professionals, Inc., (CDRP) the open practice group in Montgomery County, Maryland, in 2005. Mr. Avery is a founding member of the Collaborative Practice Training Institute and a founding member of the Tri-State Task Force working on Collaborative Practice issues common to DC, Maryland, and Virginia. He is also a founding member of the Maryland Collaborative Practice Council. Family Law Attorney – Rockville, Maryland (1992 - present) As solo practitioner (1992 - 2003) and partner in firm (2003 - present) assist individuals in resolving divorce, custody, support, and child access cases using mediation, collaborative practice, negotiation, and, if need be, litigation. Hearing Examiner – District of Columbia Department of Employment Services (1992-1994) Chief, Claims – V Corps, Frankfurt, Germany (1989-1991) Chief – US Armed Forces Claims Service Korea (1987-1989) Tort Team Chief – US Army Claims Service, Ft. Meade, MD (1984-1987) Region Judge Advocate – US Army Northeast Region Recruiting, Ft. Meade, MD (1980-1983) Assistant Staff Judge Advocate – US Army Japan (1977-1980) Claims Judge Advocate – Ft. Knox, KY (1976-1977) Specialties: I limit my practice to family law, and work primarily in interest based negotiation, mediation, and collaborative practice.