1100 Peachtree Street NE Suite 2800, Atlanta, GA USA 30309
Preston Ehlers focuses his practice on construction and infrastructure projects and government contracting. He has represented an array of clients in the construction industry including EPC contractors, general contractors, and subcontractors throughout the United States.
Prior to joining the firm, Preston was an associate in the Atlanta office of a national law firm where he represented governmental entities, corporations, insurance companies, and other clients in litigation, with a focus on governmental liability, administrative law, professional liability, and construction. Previously, Preston served as a law clerk for the Honorable Benjamin W. Cheesbro in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia.
While attending Emory University School of Law, Preston served as a judicial extern to Chief Justice Harold D. Melton in the Supreme Court of Georgia and a judicial intern to the Honorable John C. Gargiulo in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi.
Prior to launching his legal career, Preston worked in supply chain management for one of the largest transportation and logistics providers in North America.
Preston was recognized as one of the "Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch" in 2023 for Construction Law and Construction Litigation and again in 2024 and 2025 for Construction Law, Government Relations Practice, and Construction Litigation by The Best Lawyers in America®.
Experience
Representing a general contractor in a dispute arising out of the construction of a gas pipeline.
Representing a general contractor on Miller Act claims arising out of a project undertaken on behalf of the Army Corps of Engineers.
Representing an EPC contractor in a dispute arising out of the construction of a large senior living community.
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Emory University School of Law J.D. (2019) with honors, Dean’s List, Merit Scholarship
Auburn University B.S., Business Administration (2014)
Georgia (2020)
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia - Honorable Benjamin W. Cheesbro (Sep 2019-Sep 2020)
Lamar Inn of Court, Former Pupil
Eagle Scout Association, Member
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