Background
Buttrey, Donald Wayne was born on February 6, 1935 in Terre Haute, Indiana, United States. Son of William Edgar and Nellie (Vaughn) Buttrey.
Buttrey, Donald Wayne was born on February 6, 1935 in Terre Haute, Indiana, United States. Son of William Edgar and Nellie (Vaughn) Buttrey.
Bachelor of Science, Indiana State University, 1956. Juris Doctor, Indiana University, 1961.
Law clerk to chief judge Steckler, United States District Court Southern District Indiana, 1961-1963. Member McHale, Cook & Welch, Professional Corporation, Indianapolis, 1963—2006, president, 1986-1993, chairman, 1993—2001. Of counsel Wooden & McLaughlin, LLP, since 2001.
Chairman Central Region Internal Revenue Service-Bar Liaison Committee, 1984. Judicial nominating committee Marion County Municipal Court, 1993-1996. Member Estate Planning Council Indianapolis, since 1990.
Note editor Indiana Law Journal, 1960-1961.
Trustee Indiana State University, 1992-2000, vice president board, 1997-2000. Board directors Indiana State University Foundation, since 1991. With Army of the United States, 1956-1958, Korea.
Fellow American College Tax Counsel, American Bar Foundation, Indiana State Bar Foundation, Indianapolis Bar Foundation (president 1993-1996, Buchanan award 1999). Member American Bar Association (taxation, real property, probate and trust section), Indiana State Bar Association (board governors 1994-1996, taxation, real property, probate and trust section, chairman taxation section 1982-1983), Indianapolis Bar Association (president 1990, member probate, taxation sections), Highland Golf and Country Club, Columbia Club, University Club (board directors 1997-2000).
Children: Greg, Alan, Jason. Married Karen Lake, March 23, 1985.