Preston Easley

Preston Easley is a seasoned maritime and personal injury attorney with more than four decades of legal experience. He focuses on representing injured workers in high-risk industries, including maritime, construction, and transportation. His practice spans California and Hawaii, where he provides aggressive, results-driven advocacy for victims of catastrophic workplace injuries.

Preston earned his law degree from Pepperdine University School of Law and holds an undergraduate degree from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. His education was shaped by his military background and hands-on maritime work, including longshoring and marine machinist roles during law school—experience that enhanced his technical understanding of maritime operations.

Preston, a former Naval officer, served five years on active duty, including assignments aboard a fast frigate and as a patrol boat skipper. His firsthand experience with ships and shipyards laid the groundwork for a legal career deeply rooted in maritime law. He has litigated landmark cases before the U.S. Supreme Court, Ninth Circuit, and California appellate courts, helping expand legal protections for injured workers.

Over the years, Preston has handled serious injury cases involving cranes, scaffolds, barges, tugboats, and defective equipment. His clients range from longshoremen and tugboat crew members to construction workers and truck accident victims. His work often involves reversing lower court rulings, contributing to significant legal precedents shaping laborers’ rights.

Preston Easley, Esq., continues to be a leading advocate for injured workers, driven by a mission to secure justice for those harmed on the job. Known for his trial skill and appellate advocacy, he provides personalized legal representation to those who need it most, ensuring their voices are heard and their rights enforced.

Law Office Affiliations

• Owner, Law Offices of Preston Easley APC

Licensed State

• California
• Hawaii

Education

• Pepperdine University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• U.S. Naval Academy
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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