Preston J. Scheiner became a trial attorney with Associates
and Bruce L. Scheiner, Attorneys for the Injured in 2007. Today, he
collaborates closely with his father, Bruce L. Scheiner, aiming to uphold the
firm's tradition of providing compassionate and dedicated service to clients
who have suffered injuries due to the negligence or recklessness of others.
Preston Scheiner is acknowledged for his proficiency in
trial and negotiation, successfully resolving numerous cases through mediation
and trial on behalf of the firm and its clients. He holds licenses to practice
law in all Florida state courts and the federal court for the Middle District
of Florida.
Mr. Scheiner graduated from Amherst College and attended the
University of Miami School of Law, graduating Cum Laude. He was honored with
the John F. Evans Memorial Scholarship, recognizing him as the most outstanding
student in litigation skills, as well as the Thomas Ewald Memorial Award for
being the top student in litigation skills who exemplifies a commitment to high
standards and ethical conduct. Additionally, he earned the CALI Excellence for
the Future Award for Excellent Achievement in the Study of Litigation Skills
and the Dean's Certificate of Achievement for Outstanding Academic Performance
in Litigation Skills. He is admitted to the Florida Bar, the Lee County Bar
Association, the Florida Justice Association, the American Association for
Justice, the American Bar Association, the American Trial Lawyers Association
and the Association of PLaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America
(APITLA).
During his time at the Miami-Dade County State Attorney's
Office, Mr. Scheiner served as a certified legal intern, responsible for
prosecuting numerous bench trials.
In 2009, the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA)
awarded Mr. Scheiner the NITA Advocate designation.
Outside of work, PJ has a passion for flying. He holds a
commercial pilot's license for multi-engine aircraft with single and
multi-engine instrument privileges. He is also trained and licensed to operate
the Citation Jet series of aircraft.