Atty. David S. Preston

Atty. David S. Preston

David S. Preston practices at Dickinson & Gibbons, P.A.

Sarasota Sarasota 32 yrs experience 32 year
Call (941) 354-5067 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About David S. Preston at a glance

David S. Preston is a Shareholder based in Sarasota, Florida, practicing at Dickinson & Gibbons, P.A.. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, construction, slip & fall, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Florida (1994), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1994), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (2002). Educated at University of Miami (J.D., 1994) and Northwestern University, The Ohio State University (B.A., 1990). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Sarasota County Bar Association Florida Defense Lawyers Association Defense Research Institute National Employment Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Sarasota, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Practice Areas Explained

David S. Preston's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David S. Preston handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

David S. Preston is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →

Employment Law

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

David S. Preston is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Florida →

Construction Law

David S. Preston is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Florida →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

David S. Preston is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Florida →

Product Liability

David S. Preston is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Sarasota are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David S. Preston

Where is David S. Preston's law office located?
David S. Preston's law practice is located in Sarasota, Florida. The firm is Dickinson & Gibbons, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David S. Preston handle?
David S. Preston focuses on personal injury, employment, construction, slip & fall, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has David S. Preston practiced law?
David S. Preston has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did David S. Preston go to law school?
David S. Preston earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact David S. Preston for a consultation?
You can contact David S. Preston 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 David S. Preston received?
David S. Preston's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Miami
- 1994
B.A.
Northwestern University, The Ohio State University
- 1990

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Admitted: 2002

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