Olivia G. Schear

Olivia G. Schear is an associate at Lorch Naville Ward in New Albany whose practice covers family law, probate, litigation, and general practice. She represents clients in matters that involve family relationships, court proceedings, and estate-related concerns. Her family law background includes formal academic training in the field. She is admitted in Indiana and Kentucky and before the US District Court for the Southern District of Indiana.

Olivia graduated magna cum laude from the University of Southern Indiana in 2020. She received her law degree from Appalachian School of Law in 2024, ranking twelfth in her class and earning a certificate in family law. During law school, she served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for the 29th Judicial District of Virginia. That work involved advocating for children in the foster care system.

Olivia serves as a Guardian Ad Litem in Floyd, Clark, Harrison, Washington, and Scott Counties in Indiana. This role places her in matters where courts need focused attention on a child’s interests and circumstances. Her wider practice combines family law with probate and general litigation, allowing her to address disputes and planning issues that can overlap during difficult family transitions. She works across Indiana and Kentucky under her state admissions.

Olivia G. Schear is a member of the Indiana State Bar Association, Kentucky Bar Association, and Floyd County Bar Association. Her practice combines family law training, child advocacy experience, probate work, and courtroom-related matters. Her education and Guardian Ad Litem service give her a practical foundation for cases involving families and children. She brings that background to clients seeking clear legal guidance in New Albany and surrounding Southern Indiana communities.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Lorch Naville Ward LLC
• Member, Indiana State Bar Association
• Member, Kentucky Bar Association
• Member, Floyd County Bar Association
• Guardian Ad Litem, Floyd County, Indiana
• Guardian Ad Litem, Clark County, Indiana
• Guardian Ad Litem, Harrison County, Indiana
• Guardian Ad Litem, Washington County, Indiana
• Guardian Ad Litem, Scott County, Indiana

Licensed State

• Indiana
• Kentucky

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