Miller, Burry & Brown Attorneys

A 1985 graduate of Adams Central High School, Mark attended Purdue University and graduated in 1989 with a bachelor’s degree in business from the Krannert School of Management.  He attended Ohio Northern University Law School and graduated with honors in 1993.  Mark has been married to his wife Carrie (Carrie Anne Augsburger) since 1989 and they have three children and two grandchildren.  They attend the Bridge Community Church. 

 

Julie-Marie is both a registered domestic relations mediator and a litigator, concentrating her practice in the areas of family law (divorce, paternity, custody, etc...) and estate planning and administration.  She currently also serves as legal counsel for the Adams County Council.  With over 24 years of legal experience, whether acting as an advocate or a mediator, Julie-Marie understands firsthand the diverse challenges of domestic, probate, and municipal law and is adept at navigating the complexities of litigation to help clients find practical solutions to meet their needs and secure critical legal protections.

A native of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, Julie-Marie is a graduate of Purdue University and Indiana University School of Law.  She is a member of the Adams County, Allen County and Indiana State Bar Associations and is admitted to practice in all Indiana Courts to include the Indiana Supreme Court and the United States District Courts for Northern and Southern Indiana.  She and her husband, Jeremy, have been married since 1998 and have two (2) sons.  Julie-Marie and her family are active members of Zion Lutheran Church in Decatur, Indiana.

Audra grew up in Adams County and is a graduate of Adams Central Community Schools.  She graduated from Indiana University Bloomington and Thomas M. Cooley Law School with honors and has been practicing law since 1999.  She and her husband Gregg have two children and are active members of the Salem Community Church.

Born and raised in Decatur, Indiana, Nate graduated from Indiana University — Bloomington in 2008 earning his B.A. in Telecommunications — Radio/TV Production. He graduated from Valparaiso University School of Law, where he was the President of the Tax Law Society and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance programs. He began his legal career as a local Adams County Deputy Public Defender before moving to Bloomington where he gained extensive experience in personal injury litigation representing victims of automobile accidents and slip and falls. Nate moved back to his hometown of Decatur in August 2018 and focuses his practice on Personal Injury, Estate Planning & Administration, Real Estate, Corporation/LLC Formation, and Civil Litigation. He is admitted to practice before the Indiana Supreme Court, all Circuit and Superior Courts in the State of Indiana, and the United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana.

Stephanie Friel graduated Magna Cum Laude from Thomas M. Cooley Law School and has been practicing law since 2013. Stephanie spent over twenty-five years before this working as a counselor and peer mentor - working with individuals in the criminal justice system and with their families. She and her husband moved to Decatur in 2019 and greatly appreciates the "hometown feel" and welcoming atmosphere.

Stephanie focuses on family law matters but has also practiced in criminal defense and civil matters as well. Her experience lends itself well to understanding the turmoil and frustration that many clients experience as they navigate tough legal matters and learn to co-parent successfully.

Clayton was born and raised in Monroe, Indiana. A 2011 Adams Central graduate, he fondly recalls his experiences on the football and baseball field as well as being a member of swing choir and participating in AC’s annual musicals. Clayton went on to graduate Cum Laude from Wabash College with a major in Classics and double-minor in Religion and Philosophy. Thereafter, Clayton pursued his legal education at Indiana University’s McKinney School of Law.

Upon graduating from IU McKinney in 2018, Clayton entered the legal field as a civil litigator in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Clayton’s experience in civil litigation has provided him with the knowledge necessary to advise clients and achieve the best possible outcome when civil disputes arise. He is excited to bring that experience back to Adams County. Clayton is also excited to join Miller, Burry, and Brown’s estate planning and administration practice.

Clayton has always held tight to his memories of growing up in the amazing and loving community of Adams County. He hopes to continue to foster the growth of that community he loves.

Clayton is married to his loving wife Jentri (Jentri Cripe).