William D. "Bill" Preston
About William D. Preston
William D. Preston is a lawyer based in Tallahassee, FL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 1991. William D. Preston is recognized in the following practice area:
- Tallahassee, Florida
- Environmental Law
Current Firm: William D. Preston PA
Education: Florida State University, J.D., graduated 1976 and Rochester Institute of Technology, AA and BS - Biological Sciences, graduated 1969
Location: Tallahassee, FL
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