About John D. Sayre

John Sayre is a seasoned litigator with extensive experience in Ohio's state and federal trial and appellate courts. He has handled a wide range of cases, including commercial, business entity, real estate, Uniform Commercial Code, construction, divorce, and bankruptcy matters.

In addition to his litigation practice, John has significant expertise in domestic relations and family law. He is a trustee and former president of the Center for Principled Family Advocacy and possesses specialized training in collaborative practice, mediation, and other alternative dispute resolution processes. John is dedicated to helping families maintain dignity after divorce and has experience handling gestational surrogacy for donor parents.

John also specializes in international child abduction cases under the Hague Convention on Civil Aspects of Child Abduction. He recently served as counsel for the prevailing party in the landmark United States Supreme Court case Monasky v. Taglieri, 140 S.Ct. 719 (2020).

 

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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 1
    • Family law
  • Other 7
    • Business and commercial litigation
    • Trade secret litigation
    • Domestic relations litigation
    • International child abduction
    • Real estate purchase and lease agreements
    • Real estate litigation
    • Bank financing

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
    Accepted Credit Cards
    American Express
    MasterCard
    Visa
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Nicola, Gudbranson & Cooper, LLC
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Representative Experience: National product liability defense of fiberglass manufacturer
    Defense of major commercial real estate developer against lender claims
    Prosecution
    defense of shareholder disputes
    Prosecution
    defense of preference litigation in bankruptcy
    Representation of secured creditors in bankruptcy
    Defense of municipality against challenge to zoning ordinance
    Defense of Section 1983 claims against municipalities
    Commercial collections
    Evictions
    foreclosures
    American Arbitration Association arbitrations
    Prosecution
    defense of divorce actions
    Dissolutions of marriage
    separation agreements
    Premarital agreements
    Negotiation
    closing of secured loan transactions
    Negotiation
    closing of business sales
    acquisitions
    Internal Revenue Code 1031 like-kind exchanges
    Formation of limited liability companies
    closely held corporations
    Prosecution
    defense of business sale disputes
    Insurance coverage litigation
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Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1977, Ohio Supreme Court
    1978, 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
    1977, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
    Memberships

    Professional Activities
    •Member, American Bar Association, Litigation Section
    •Member, Ohio State Bar Association, Litigation Section
    •Member, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Bankruptcy and Commercial Law Section
    •Trustee, president (2011-2012), the Center for Principled Family Advocacy

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Case Western Reserve University School of Law
    Class of 1977
    J.D.
    Other Education
    DePauw University
    Class of 1972
    B.A.

    Indiana University
    Class of 1974
    M.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1950
    Cleveland, Ohio, May 29, 1950

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Member at Nicola, Gudbranson & Cooper, LLC
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Terminal Tower, Suite 290050 Public SquareCleveland, OH 44113U.S.A.

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Attorneys FAQs

  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    John D. Sayre is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio.
  • Does this attorney accept major credit cards?
    Yes, John D. Sayre will accept MasterCard, American Express and Visa.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Nicola, Gudbranson & Cooper, LLC has 25 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    John D. Sayre attended Case Western Reserve University School of Law.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Nicola, Gudbranson & Cooper, LLC was established in 1933.