James Leroy Sayre

Background

Sayre, James Leroy was born on June 1, 1946 in Carroll, Iowa, United States. Son of James R. and Phyllis M. (Schmitz) Sayre.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Iowa State University, 1968; Master of Science, Iowa State University, 1969; Juris Doctor, Drake U., 1973.

Career

From associate to partner, Dreher, Wilson, Adams, Jensen, Sayre & Gribble, Des Moines, 1974-1983; partner, Sayre & Gribble, Professional Corporation, Des Moines, since 1983. Member Polk County Arbitration Commission, Des Moines, since 1985, Des Moines Estate Planning, since 1985, Lincoln Inn, Des Moines.

Achievements

• Bar: Iowa, United States District Court (northern and southern districts) Iowa, United States Court Appeals(8th circuit), Supreme Court of the United States Court.

Membership

Board of directors, officer Young Men’s Christian Association Riverfront, Des Moines, since 1980. Member American Bar Association, Iowa Bar Association, Polk County Bar Association, Association Trial Lawyers American, Iowa Trial Lawyers Association, National Organisation Attorneys for Education Association.

Connections

Married Marie K. Spies, November 26, 1966. Children; Brianna Marie, James H.

Father:

James R. Sayre

Mother:

Phyllis M. (Schmitz) Sayre

Spouse:

Marie K. Spies