Atty. William Douglas Preston

Atty. William Douglas Preston

William Douglas Preston is a lawyer practicing administrative adjudications, administrative hearings and appeals, professional licensing and 9 other areas of law. William received a B.S. degree from Rochester Institute of Technology in 1969, and has been licensed for 50 years.

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Profile Summary

About William Douglas Preston at a glance

William Douglas Preston is a Member based in Tallahassee, Florida, practicing at William D. Preston, P.A.. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on ip, zoning, litigation, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in Florida (1976), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida (1980), and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1983). Educated at The Florida State University College of Law (Florida State, 1976) and Rochester Institute of Technology (B.S., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Florida Bar. Serands clients in Tallahassee, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Douglas Preston is a lawyer practicing administrative adjudications, administrative hearings and appeals, professional licensing and 9 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from Rochester Institute of Technology in 1969, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • William practices at William D. Preston, P.A. in Tallahassee, FL

Practice Areas Explained

William Douglas Preston's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

William Douglas Preston is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Florida →

Land Use & Zoning

William Douglas Preston is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Florida →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

William Douglas Preston is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

William Douglas Preston is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Florida →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

William Douglas Preston is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 Tallahassee 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 William Douglas Preston

Where is William Douglas Preston's law office located?
William Douglas Preston's law practice is located in Tallahassee, Florida. The firm is William D. Preston, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Douglas Preston handle?
William Douglas Preston focuses on ip, zoning, litigation, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has William Douglas Preston practiced law?
William Douglas Preston has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did William Douglas Preston go to law school?
William Douglas Preston earned their education at (Florida State, 1976); (B.S., 1969).
How can I contact William Douglas Preston for a consultation?
You can contact William Douglas 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 William Douglas Preston received?
William Douglas Preston's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

Florida State
The Florida State University College of Law
- 1976
B.S.
Rochester Institute of Technology
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Admitted: 1983

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