Jeremy R. Sayre

Biography

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 also is 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.

Admitted to Practice

• North Carolina, 2004 
• Ohio, 1998 
• All state courts in North Carolina
• 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

Honors and Distinction*

• "Legal Elite," Business North Carolina, 2011

Education

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

Professional and Community Affiliations

• American Bar Association — Section: Labor and Employment Law
• North Carolina Bar Association — Section: Labor and Employment Law
• Society for Human Resource Management

* Please see the following websites for an explanation of the membership standards for the following recognitions: www.bestlawyers.com; www.businessnc.com/legalelite; and www.superlawyers.com/north-carolina.