Background
Lyford, F. Richard was born on July 24, 1944 in New York City.
Lyford, F. Richard was born on July 24, 1944 in New York City.
Bachelor, University Chicago, 1966. Juris Doctor, University Iowa, 1972.
Partner Dickinson, Mackaman, Tyler & Hagen PC (formerly Dickinson, Throckmorton, Parker, Mannheimer & Raife), Des Moines, since 1972. Volunteer referee juvenile court District Court, Des Moines, 1986-1999. Board directors Youth Law Center, Des Moines, 1983-1990, Family Counseling Center, Des Moines, 1984-1991.
Bar: Iowa 1972, United States District Court (northern and southern districts) Iowa, 1972, United States Court Appeals (8th circuit) 1973, Supreme Court of the United States Court 1976.
Served with United States Army, 1967-1969, Vietnam. Member American Bar Association, Iowa State Bar Association, Polk County Bar Association, Assn Trial Lawyers American.
Married Barbara J. Sorg, June 14, 1966. Children: Frederick Raphael, Michael Edward.