THE PRESTON LAW FIRM - Key Persons
Braxton grew up on an island called Boca Grande on the west coast of Florida. In 2004, he graduated high school and began attending the University of Central Florida. In 2008, he graduated from UCF and was accepted to law school at the University of Florida Levin College of Law. Braxton excelled in law school and graduated in 2011 having obtained his juris doctorate degree. After passing the Florida Bar Exam, Braxton began working with his old law school roommate, Eric, and Eric's father, William ("Bill").
Braxton is here to listen to your needs and concerns and provide personalized guidance with regard to your special estate plan.
Practice Areas
Estate Planning (Wills & Trusts)
Eric is a local boy having grown up right here in New Smyrna Beach in Volusia county, Florida. He loves the area and has chosen to dedicate his life to enhancing the lives of those around him.
Eric has been working with his father, Bill, at the Preston Law Firm since 2013. Since joining The Preston Law Firm, Eric focused his efforts on estate planning, wills, trusts, probate, trust administration, and elder law (e.g., Medicaid planning) so as to better serve the needs of the community he loves so much.
Eric understands the importance of clear communication and personalized attention when working with clients. He takes the time to understand each client's unique needs and goals and develops customized solutions to meet those needs.
When he's not working, Eric spends his time with his family either on the beach, on the boat, behind the smoker, kayaking one of the many beautiful local springs, or hiking a Florida trail with his amazing and adventurous wife, Chelsea, and endlessly-energetic dog, Luke.
Eric is excited to meet you, so call to set an appointment today!
Practice Areas
Probate
Bill has been providing clients with legal counsel in the areas of estate planning, estate administration, probate, bankruptcy, business and real estate since 1980. His relationship with the law, however, dates back as far as he can remember. Growing up in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Bill learned firsthand from his father, Edwin Preston, and his uncle, John Preston, both reputable trial lawyers in Virginia Beach.
Bill was one of the Founding Directors for The Restorative Justice Institute; the mission of which is to bring authentic restorative justice to bear on the criminal justice system. Based on ancient principles drawn from the Judeo- Christian scriptures, restorative justice inspires innovative approaches to solving today's crime problems.
Bill has a combined 35 years of experience in law and restorative justice. He has developed and helped implement key reforms, policies and programs; developed the first course curriculum on restorative justice at the university level within the United States; developed and drafted the "Victim Offender Mediation/Dialogue Resolution" with the Criminal Justice System of the American Bar Association; directed the organization's criminal justice reform and public education efforts through television, radio, print and other media; prepared and delivered presentations and written reports for legislative hearing and briefings; and trained mediators and program administrators in criminal mediation matters.
Practice Areas
Estate Planning