Preston Lesley

“While all the other kids were playing cowboys and Indians I was dressing up in my dad’s old suits. It wasn’t until I grew a little older that I realized my true passion was advocating for others. Being an attorney provides me with a platform to help others when they need help the most.”

- Preston W. Lesley

preston.lesley@farrin.com

919-226-1946

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Named to “Top 40 Under 40”4 list by The National Trial Lawyers, 2021

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Attorney Preston W. Lesley


Attorney Preston Lesley joined the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin in 2017 handling personal injury cases.

He earned his J.D. cum laude from North Carolina Central University School of Law as a CITI Merit Scholar and NCCU Foundation Scholar and was also a member of the International Legal Honor Society of Phi Delta Phi. Preston earned a B.A. in History with a minor in Political Science from North Carolina State University.

Prior to coming to the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin, Preston clerked in a civil litigation firm, where he assisted clients who were victims of motor vehicle negligence. Preston has also provided pro bono legal assistance with North Carolina Central University’s Elder Law Program and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Clinic.

Preston knew from an early age that he wanted to become a lawyer and advocate for others.

“While all the other kids were playing cowboys and Indians I was dressing up in my dad’s old suits. It wasn’t until I grew a little older that I realized my true passion was advocating for others. Being an attorney provides me with a platform to help others when they need help the most.”

Preston currently serves as a member of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice.

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Licensed In

  • North Carolina

Practice Area

Honors/Awards/
Accomplishments

  • “Top 40 Under 40”4 list by The National Trial Lawyers, 2021

Memberships

  • North Carolina State Bar
  • North Carolina Bar Association
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina
  • Wake County Bar Association
  • 10th Judicial District Bar Association
  • North Carolina Advocates for Justice

Publications & Speaking Engagements

  • “Abigail Alliance for Better Access to Developmental Drugs v. Von Eschenbach: Access to Experimental Drugs: Is Access to Experimental Drugs a Fundamental Right When It Comes to Treatment of the Terminally Ill?” Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Law Review (Spring, 2017)

Law School

North Carolina Central University School of Law
Durham, NC
2017, J.D., cum laude, top 15% of graduating class

  • Dean’s List throughout law school
  • Class of 2016 Graduation Marshal
  • CITI Merit Scholar
  • NCCU Foundation Scholar
  • The International Legal Honor Society of Phi Delta Phi
  • Staff Editor, Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical Law Review

College

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
2014, B.A. in History, with a minor in Political Science

five star review badge Former Car Accident Client, Online Google Review
Everyone who got involved
Everyone [who] got involved with my case was professional and nice. … This team truly knows its work. I strongly recommend [them] to anyone who is looking for a great team to work with. Thank you Sarai, Daniel, Hannah, and Preston. ❤ 1
five star review badge Former Personal Injury Client, Online Google Review
Preston is the real deal!
Preston is the real deal! Communication was outstanding! Hannah is the glue! Thanks everyone who played a part. Yolanda [was] very nice! 1

For legal reasons and client confidentiality, reviews have been slightly edited to remove identifying information and correct typos.

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