Preston A. Chaffee
About Preston A. Chaffee
Preston A. Chaffee is a lawyer based in Charlotte, NC and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2025. Preston A. Chaffee is recognized in the following practice area:
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: Troutman Pepper Locke LP
Education: University of San Diego, J.D., graduated 2021
Location: Charlotte, NC
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