Jeremy  R. Sayre Suite 2400, Two Hannover Square Fayetteville Street Raleigh, North Carolina Get Map

Mailing Address: Post Office Box 2091 Raleigh, North Carolina 27602-2091 Phone: 919-836-4274 Fax: 919-836-4277 Email: js@wardandsmith.com

Mr. Sayre’s practice experience encompasses all aspects of federal and state employment law, including Title VII, Family and Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, and various state law provisions.  He has litigated employment matters in federal and state courts at both trial and appellate levels.  Mr. Sayre also has defended claims of discrimination (including sex, race, age, national origin, and disability), retaliation, sexual and racial harassment, breach of contract, wrongful discharge, and other work-related tort claims.  He is also an experienced employment counselor.  Mr. Sayre regularly advises employers on ways to avoid litigation and improve employee relations.  He advises clients on all aspects of federal and state employment law, including hiring and termination practices, pay policies and practices, employee discipline, employee handbooks, drug testing, background checks, and employee safety.  Mr. Sayre has written articles and conducted seminars on a range of employment law topics.

Court Admissions
All state courts in North Carolina
All state courts in Ohio
United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth and Sixth Circuits
United States District Court for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of North Carolina
United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio

Education
J.D., Ohio State University College of Law, 1998
B.S., John Carroll University, 1994

Memberships
American Bar Association — Section: Labor and Employment Law
North Carolina Bar Association — Section: Labor and Employment Law
Ohio State Bar Association — Section: Litigation
Society for Human Resource Management

Publications
Labor and Employment
Litigation