Jay Preston is a shareholder in the Litigation/Dispute Resolution, Transactional, and Marijuana and Hemp practices groups of Carnahan Evans PC. Mr. Preston represents clients in civil litigation in both federal and state court focusing on business and real estate matters. Mr. Preston also assists clients in avoiding litigation through proper drafting of contracts/agreements, and counseling on how to deal with precarious situations.
Mr. Preston is a member of the Marijuana and Hemp Law Group at Carnahan Evans where, for the second year in a row in 2022, was voted the Best Cannabis Industry Law Firm statewide by the readers of Greenway Magazine, the leading Missouri cannabis trade magazine for industry licensees and ancillary businesses.
He is a native of Springfield, Missouri, an eagle scout, and a graduate of Leadership Springfield and the Missouri Bar Leadership Academy.
SAMPLING OF CASES
Mr. Preston has handled or assisted on a variety of cases and transactions including:
EDUCATION
University of Missouri, J.D., 2011
University of Missouri, M.B.A., 2011
University of Missouri, B.S.B.A., 2007
PRACTICE AREAS
Business and Civil Litigation
Real Estate Litigation
Corporate and Business Law
Trust Litigation
Marijuana & Hemp