Background
Grayson, John Allan was born on October 14, 1930 in Lowell, Indiana, United States. Son of Cecil Alaric and May (Modesitt) Grayson.
Grayson, John Allan was born on October 14, 1930 in Lowell, Indiana, United States. Son of Cecil Alaric and May (Modesitt) Grayson.
Northwestern University (Bachelor of Specialized Studies, 1952). University of Michigan (Juris Doctor, 1955). Visiting Assistant Professor, Indiana University School of Law, 1957-1958.
Associate, Ross McCord Ice & Miller, Indianapolis, 1955-1965;
partner, Ice Miller Donadio & Ryan, Indianapolis, 1966-1996;
independent civil mediator, since 1996. Visiting assistant professor Indiana U., Bloomington, 1957-1958, adjunct instructor real estate law, Indianapolis, 1959-1966. Author, lecturer, conductor seminars in field.
Member Comparative Law Study delegation to Japan, People's Republic China, 1986.
Board of directors Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee, 1981-1986, Indiana Repertory Theatre, Inc., 1979-1985, Indianapolis Arts Chorale, 1982-1987, Bosma Industries for Blind, Inc., since 1988, Chairman, Board Of Directors 1988-1989, Crossroads Rehabilitation Center, 1972-1982, president 1974-1977. Member First Congregational Church. Member American Bar Association (house of deals 1988-1990, national conference lawyers and realtors 1989-1992), National Conference Bar President, Indiana State Bar Association (senior lawyers division, vice president 1988, president 1989-1990), Indianapolis Bar Association (board of managers 1985-1987), Metropolitan Indianapolis Board Realtors (affiliate), Indianapolis Legal Aid Society, American College.Real Estate Lawyers (Board of Governors 1987-1990), American Bar Foundation, Indiana Bar Foundation, Indianapolis Bar Foundation, Indiana Land Title Association (honorary life), Kiwanis Club Indianapolis (president 1994), International Wine and Food Society, Confrerie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs, Confrerie des Chevaliers du Tastevin, Indiana Repertory Society.
Married Barbara Burroughs Merrill, August 28, 1954. Children: Merrill Ellis, Heather Hartwell Grayson Blalock.