Richard McKim Preston
About Richard McKim Preston
Richard McKim Preston is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2008. Richard McKim Preston is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Arbitration
- Construction Law
- Litigation - Construction
Current Firm: Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Education: Washington and Lee University, J.D., graduated 1976
Location: Washington, DC
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