In 1914, he ran unsuccessfully for Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas judge.

[1] Beginning in 1915, Avery had a private practice, and taught at the Cincinnati Law School from 1916 to 1918.

He returned to private practice, and lectured at the YMCA School of Law of Cincinnati night classes.

[1] During the Great Depression, Avery's failing investments in real estate, and uncollected fees of $35,000, put financial stress on his family.

[1] A private service was held for Avery's family on March 16, 1938, with burial later that day at Spring Grove Cemetery.