Atty. Gary J. Streit

Atty. Gary J. Streit

Gary Streit is the Board President of S&I. Gary's practice focuses on estate and business succession planning, qualified plans and employee benefits, taxation, and other general business matters.

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Profile Summary

About Gary J. Streit at a glance

Gary J. Streit is a trusts, employment, and tax attorney based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, practicing at Shuttleworth & Ingersoll PLC. Admitted to practice in Iowa, The Iowa State Bar Association. Educated at The University of Iowa (J.D., 1975) and Iowa State University (B.S.--Industrial Administration, 1972). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026). Serands clients in Cedar Rapids, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Gary Streit is the Board President of S&I
  • Gary's practice focuses on estate and business succession planning, qualified plans and employee benefits, taxation, and other general business matters
  • Gary has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America for Employee Benefits Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates for over 10 consecutive years
  • Gary is a Fellow in the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, and is a member of the Cedar Rapids Area Estate Planning Council, Inc. Gary is a past Chairman of the National Board of the American Cancer Society and serves on the Board of Trustees for United Way of East Central Iowa, the Board of Trustees for Horizons, the Board of Directors of the Midwest Division (Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota and Wisconsin) of the American Cancer Society, and the National Board of Directors of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network where he chairs the Audit Committee
  • Gary serves on the Large Investor Council of the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, formerly known as the Advisory Board for Priority One, an affiliate of the Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce
  • Gary serves on the Executive Committee for the University of Iowa Medical Center Council, and is on the Board of Directors of the Iowa State University Foundation where he chairs the Audit Committee
  • Gary is a Commissioner and past Chair of the Iowa Tobacco Use Prevention and Control Commission
  • Gary also serves as a Volunteer Attorney for Iowa Legal Aid
  • Gary has also passed the Certified Public Accountant exam in Iowa

Practice Areas Explained

Gary J. Streit's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gary J. Streit handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Gary J. Streit is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Iowa →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Gary J. Streit is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Iowa →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Gary J. Streit is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Iowa →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Iowa

Practicing law in Iowa. Legal matters in Iowa are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cedar Rapids are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Iowa state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Iowa brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Iowa courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Gary J. Streit

Where is Gary J. Streit's law office located?
Gary J. Streit's law practice is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The firm is Shuttleworth & Ingersoll PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gary J. Streit handle?
Gary J. Streit focuses on trusts, employment, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
Where did Gary J. Streit go to law school?
Gary J. Streit earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.S.--Industrial Administration, 1972).
How can I contact Gary J. Streit for a consultation?
You can contact Gary J. Streit directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Gary J. Streit received?
Gary J. Streit's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law; Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law; Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — Listed as a Great Plains Super Lawyer--2009 and 2011 -- Employee Benefits/ERISA, Estate Planning & Probate.

Education

J.D.
The University of Iowa
- 1975
B.S.--Industrial Administration
Iowa State University
- 1972

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed as a Great Plains Super Lawyer--2009 and 2011 -- Employee Benefits/ERISA, Estate Planning & Probate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell, Inc. Rating “AV”
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates (Cedar Rapids)
- 2013
Lawyer of the Year — Tax Law (Cedar Rapids)
- 2012

Bar Admissions

Iowa, The Iowa State Bar Association

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