Avary is an accomplished real estate lawyer based in Washington, DC, recognized for her sophisticated counsel and thoughtful approach to complex property matters. As a Partner at Mercier & Valez, she advises a diverse range of clients, including developers, institutional investors, landlords, and emerging real estate ventures, on transactions and legal strategy throughout the DC metropolitan market.
With a practice grounded in both commercial and residential real estate, Avary handles acquisitions and dispositions, leasing negotiations, financing arrangements, and development related legal issues. She is particularly skilled at guiding clients through the regulatory and zoning considerations that shape real estate projects in the nation’s capital. Her ability to balance legal precision with practical business goals makes her a trusted partner in high value, time sensitive deals.
Avary earned her law degree from Yale, where she built a strong academic foundation and sharpened her analytical approach to property law, corporate structuring, and negotiation. Since entering practice, she has brought that rigor to her work in Washington, a market defined by unique government adjacent dynamics, evolving development opportunities, and a highly competitive legal landscape.
At Mercier & Valez, Avary plays a key role in the firm’s real estate practice, supporting major client relationships and contributing to the strategic growth of the firm’s presence in DC. Colleagues and clients alike value her clarity, responsiveness, and steady leadership across every stage of a transaction.
Known for her collaborative style and attention to detail, Avary helps clients navigate complexity with confidence, whether they are closing a major commercial deal, structuring a new investment, or managing long term property portfolios. Her work reflects the intersection of legal excellence and business insight that defines Mercier & Valez’s approach to real estate law.
