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Preston Zarlock

Preston Zarlock

USA 2026

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About

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USA

Practice Areas

A highly accomplished and seasoned litigator with a diverse national practice focusing on commercial litigation, business disputes, financial services litigation and class actions.

Preston’s experience includes bet-the-company corporate and commercial litigation, dissolution proceedings, employment termination disputes, unfair competition and controversies involving the sale of goods and services. Preston sustains his reputation for his abilities as a tenacious litigator. His regular clients include a global banking and financial institution and a multinational conglomerate. Preston has achieved landmark decisions for his clients in cases involving banking law, choice of law, restrictive covenants and trade secrets.

Career

Joined firm in 1996 and has been a Partner since 2001. Preston is also a member of the firm's Governing Committee.

Professional Memberships

American Bar Association, Litigation Section, Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section (TIPS); Bar Association of Erie County, Federal Practice Committee, Negligence Committee, Commercial Litigation and Bankruptcy Committee; Equipment Leasing and Finance Association; New York State Bar Association, Commercial and Federal Litigation Section, Trial Lawyers Section.

Education

State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law, J.D., 1992 and University of Rochester, B.A., 1988

Expert in these Jurisdictions

New York

U.S. District Court, Eastern, Northern, Southern and Western Districts of New York

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin

U.S. Court of Appeals, Second and Seventh Circuits

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: General Commercial - New York: Upstate

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Preston Zarlock maintains a solid reputation for his abilities as a tenacious litigator. He frequently acts for clients in commercial disputes and class actions, with experience handling product liability, construction litigation and insurance coverage matters.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Preston Zarlock is a top-notch litigator.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • Preston is an outstanding attorney. He is razor sharp.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • Preston is a trusted expert in his field.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • I look to Preston for not only substantive advice, but also practical, commercial advice.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA

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New York

New York: Upstate

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