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Jay B. Strayer 
Wheaton, Illinois
phone 630-221-1755
fax 630-221-1756
email jstrayer@huckbouma.com

The primary focus of Mr. Strayer's law practice is corporate and commercial law, with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions. He also provides estate planning, probate and commercial real estate. Mr. Strayer represents both large and small companies, as well as individuals.

Prior to Huck Bouma, Mr. Strayer was a principal in the law firm of Fewkes Wentz & Strayer in Naperville, Illinois. In January 2007, his firm merged with Huck Bouma P.C.

Prior to private practice Mr. Strayer was Assistant General Counsel of McGraw-Edison Company (NYSE), where he directed the activities of the corporate legal staff. McGraw was a multi-national corporation with revenues exceeding $3 billion prior to being acquired by Cooper Industries in 1985. Mr. Strayer was also General Counsel and Secretary of Atcor, Inc., a publicly traded (NASDAQ) manufacturer and distributor of steel conduit pipe and related products. Mr. Strayer was also Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of The Jepson Corporation, a diversified (NYSE) holding company that operated ten manufacturing subsidiaries.

Mr. Strayer is also a retired U.S. Naval Reserve Officer (Commander), specializing in defense logistics and contract administration, and served as Commanding Officer of two Naval Reserve Units. He has served his community as a trustee of the Village of Glen Ellyn from 1998-2003, and currently is Vice Chair of the Plan Commission. Mr. Strayer has been very active in local politics and community service.

Areas of Practice:
Corporate
Commercial Law
Mergers and Acquisitions
Estate Planning
Probate
Commercial Real Estate
Education:
University of Kansas School of Law, Lawrence, Kansas


The University of Kansas, 1971
M.B.A.


University of Kansas, 1964
B.A.
Major: Economics


Honors and Awards:
KU with Membership in the Nichols League of Former Student Leaders, 2000


Glen Ellyn Jaycees Named, Citizen of the Year, 1988


Professional Associations and Memberships:
American Bar Association


DuPage County Bar Association


Village of Glen Ellyn, 1998 - 2003
Trustee


Village of Glen Ellyn, Plan Commission
Vice Chair


Past Employment Positions:
Fewkes Wentz & Strayer in Naperville, Illinois, Principal


U.S. Naval Reserve Officer, Commander


McGraw-Edison Company (NYSE), Assistant General Counsel


Atcor, Inc., General Counsel and Secretary


The Jepson Corporation, Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary


U.S. Naval Reserve Officer, Commander


Naval Reserve Units, Commanding Officer


Pro Bono Activities:
Trustee, Village of Glen Ellyn, 1998 - 2002
Our Groups
  • Real estate developers and investors, and contractors
  • Banks and financial service institutions
  • Manufacturers and stream-of-commerce businesses
  • Retailers and consumer services
  • Healthcare practices and groups
  • Non-profit organizations
  • High-net-worth and highly compensated individuals
Our Location

1755 S. Naperville Rd, Suite 200
Wheaton, Illinois 60189
Fax: 630-221-1756
Telephone: 630-221-1755
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