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J. Craig Preston

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Mr. Preston grew up in Sparta, Missouri where he attended elementary and high school. After graduation, Mr. Preston decided to attend the University of Arizona where he received his Bachelor of Science degree, cum laude, from the College of Business and Public Administration. Upon graduation from the University of Arizona, Mr. Preston attended the University of Missouri-Kansas City, where he received his Juris Doctor, cum laude.

After graduation from Law School, Mr. Preston and his wife decided to return home and he began his practice. As a partner with O’Reilly & Preston, LLC, Mr. Preston focuses his practice on civil ligation and transactions with special emphasis on real estate law and litigation, construction law, personal injury, workers’ compensation, employment law, collections, and business formation. Mr. Preston has been involved in all aspects of both judge and jury tried cases, as well as appeals there from.

Outside of his practice, Mr. Preston enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons. He also greatly enjoys volunteering for various organizations and charities.  Craig is an avid golfer, enjoys various water sports and outdoor activities, and constantly follows the University of Arizona men’s basketball program.

Education:

  • University of Arizona (B.S.; cum laude) – Lawther LAW Scholarship; UofA Alumni Association
  • University of Missouri – Kansas City (J.D.; cum laude) – UMKC Law Review; Urban Lawyer; Vice President UMKC Emissaries; Member Trial Advocacy Accelerated Program; Fundraising Chairperson UMKC Emissaries; Delta Theta Phi; Student Bar Association; member of the study abroad group (Ireland).

Honors & Awards:

  • Springfield Business Journal’s 40 under 40 (top 40 professionals under 40 years of age – 2012)
  • Graduated cum laude from both UMKC and the University of Arizona
  • Lawther LAW scholarship – University of Arizona

Author & Speaker Credits:

  • Minimizing Legal Exposure: Compliance, Retention & Security, Business Summit October 17, 2011
  • Landlord-Tenant Law, Sterling Education, February 24, 2011
  • Landlord-Tenant Law, Sterling Education, April 14, 2010
  • Employment Law / FMLA Update, Sterling Education, February 24, 2010
  • The Fundamentals of Construction Contracts: Understanding the Issues, Lorman Education Services, May 31, 2007.
  • Who Really Owns Your Software? Springfield Business Journal, January 2007.
  • Sued In Timbuk Tu, CECB on the Subject, November 2007.
  • Homeowners and Contractors, CECB on the Subject, April 2006.

Member

  • Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association (Member of Trial, Young Lawyers’, Commercial Law, and Mentorship committees)
  • Former Chairperson of Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association Mentorship Committee
  • Former Chairperson of Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association Young Lawyer’s Committee
  • Missouri Bar

Other/Community:

  • Board of Directors of City of Ozark Parks and Recreation (Parks Board) 2008-2010
  • Member of Ozark Rotary 2008-2009
  • Springfield Sertoma 2011-present, High School Trial Advocacy Judge (numerous locations)
  • High School Speed and Debate Judge (numerous locations)
  • represented various pro bono clients

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