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Preston McGee
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Preston McGee is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law and Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization—an achievement held by fewer than 1% of Texas attorneys with dual certifications. He has devoted his career to defending businesses, both large and small, in commercial and personal injury litigation.
Legal Expertise
Preston has an extensive trial practice, including:
- Commercial & Personal Injury Litigation – Defending businesses in complex disputes
- Construction Litigation – Successfully representing contractors and subcontractors against commercial and governmental claims
- Oil & Gas Litigation – Handling injury and condemnation cases for major oil and gas companies
- Medical & Professional Liability – Defending professionals in malpractice and liability claims
- Intellectual Property Litigation – Acting as local and trial counsel for businesses and corporations in federal cases pending in the Eastern District of Texas
- DTPA & Employment Law – Representing individuals and businesses in consumer protection and employment-related disputes
Career & Background
After earning his law degree from Baylor University Law School, Preston began his career at the Potter Law Firm in Tyler. His early success led to him being recognized as the Smith County Bar Association Outstanding Young Lawyer in 1996. He founded his own firm in 1998 before joining Flowers Davis in 2001, where he continues to vigorously advocate for his clients in trial practice.
Personal Life & Community Involvement
A sixth-generation Texan and East Texas native, Preston and his wife Liz have called Tyler home since 1986. They share a close-knit family with their children and their spouses: Peyton & Katelaine McGee, Emily & Bill Boyd, and Abby & Harrison Pollard.
Preston is deeply committed to his community and faith, serving as a Deacon and adult Connect Group leader at his local church. In his free time, he enjoys playing golf, cheering on his favorite football and basketball teams, and most of all, spending time with his family.


Insurance
Oil & Gas
Real Estate
Business & Commercial Litigation
Construction Law
Consumer Law/DTPA
Eminent Domain/Condemnation
Employment Law
Estate Planning
Insurance Defense
Intellectual Property Defense
Medical Liability
Oil & Gas Litigation
Professional Liability
Real Estate Litigation
Baylor University School of Law, Juris Doctorate, 1986
Baylor University, Bachelor of Arts, History, 1983 (with honors)
BAR ADMISSIONS
State Bar of Texas, 1986
COURT ADMISSIONS
United States District Court, Eastern District of Texas
United States District Court, Northern District of Texas
United States District Court, Southern District of Texas
United States District Court, Western District of Texas
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
United States Supreme Court
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, since 1992
Civil Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, since 1999
MEMBERSHIPS
State Bar of Texas, Litigation Section
Texas Association of Defense Counsel
DRI, international organization of attorneys defending the interests of business and individuals in civil litigation
Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Smith County Bar Association
Green Acres Baptist Church, Deacon and adult Connect Group leader
Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce, Life Member and former Board Member
Children’s Village Home of Tyler, former Board Chairman
United Way of Tyler/Smith County, former Division Chair
Baptist General Convention of Texas, former Human Welfare Coordinating Board Vice-Chairman