John D. Sayre
Member
sayre@nicola.com
Phone: (216) 621-7227
John D. Sayre focuses his practice on commercial litigation, insurance defense, Uniform Commercial Code, real estate litigation, bankruptcy, and municipal litigation. Mr. Sayre also practices family law and is a member of the Collaborative Practice Group with the Center for Principled Family Advocacy. He is dedicated to helping families create a life with dignity after divorce, and has extensive experience in all state and federal trial and appellate courts.
Principal Practice Areas
- Business and Commercial Litigation
- Municipal Litigation
- Real Estate Litigation
- Domestic Relations Litigation
- Real Estate Purchase and Lease Agreements
- Bank Financing
Representative Experience
- National product liability defense of fiberglass manufacturer
- Defense of major commercial real estate developer against lender claims
- Prosecution and defense of shareholder disputes
- Prosecution and defense of preference litigation in bankruptcy
- Representation of unsecured creditors committees in bankruptcy
- Representation of secured creditors in bankruptcy
- Defense of municipality against challenge to zoning ordinance
- Defense of §1983 claims against municipalities
- Commercial collections
- Evictions and foreclosures
- AAA arbitrations
- Prosecution and defense of divorce actions
- Dissolutions of marriage and separation agreements
- Premarital agreements
- Negotiation and closing of secured loan transactions
- Negotiation and closing of business sales and acquisitions
- 1031 like-kind exchanges
- Formation of limited liability companies and closely held corporations
- Prosecution and defense of business sale disputes
- Insurance coverage litigation
Career/Educational Background
- Case Western Reserve University School of Law, 1977
- Indiana University (M.A., 1974)
- DePauw University (B.A., 1972)
Professional and Civic Activities
- Member - Ohio State Bar Association, Litigation Section
- Member - American Bar Association, Litigation Section
- Member - Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Commercial and Bankruptcy Law Sections
- Member - Center for Principled Family Advocacy
