David E. Preston
Of Counsel
Education
University of Toledo College of Law
Toledo, Ohio
J.D., summa cum laude, 1987
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, Ohio
M.S., 1975
B.S., 1973
Bar Admissions
Michigan
Court Admissions
All Michigan state courts
Environmental and Energy Attorney
Dave is a member of the Environmental, Energy and Natural Resources Practice Team. He works in the defense of federal and state environmental enforcement actions involving air quality, hazardous waste and solid waste issues. Dave assists clients with air permitting and related regulatory compliance matters at the state and federal levels. He is experienced with remedial investigation and clean-up activities required under RCRA and TSCA. Prior to attending law school, Dave worked as environmental manager for a Colorado mining company, where his responsibilities included regulatory compliance and permitting for mining operations, mineral development and exploration activities on state and federal lands in the western United States. Dave’s technical background includes bachelor and master of science degrees in biology, as well as his industry and legal experience with environmental assessment projects.
Honors and Recognitions
Best Lawyers in America® since 2010
Professional Affiliations
Air and Waste Management Association
Air and Waste Management Association, West Michigan Chapter
State Bar of Michigan, Environmental Law Section