John "Jack" F. Presson

Litigation Attorney, Family Law, Licensed in Colorado; Not Licensed in NC
Ward and Smith, P.A.
Email jfpresson@wardandsmith.com
910.794.4852 Fax 910.794.4877
Post Office Box 7068, Wilmington, NC 28406-7068

Jack is committed to guiding families and individuals through the intricacies of family law matters. He provides comprehensive support throughout the litigation process, offering counsel and assistance in complex situations such as divorce, custody disputes, and other family-related issues. 

Before joining Ward and Smith, Jack served as a judicial extern for Judge Gregory Phillips on the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. He also interned for the Colorado Fifth Judicial District.

Education

  • J.D., University of Colorado Law School, 2024
  • B.A., magna cum laude, Davidson College, 2020

Admitted to Practice

  • Colorado, 2024

About Me

What do you like to do for fun? 

I try to get to the cinema as much as I can to catch the latest movies, and I enjoy hiking and camping during the summer months. I'm also a lifelong Carolina Panthers fan – I watch every game, even when it's not much fun. 

Where is the best place you've traveled to, and why? 

I've been lucky enough to travel to Alaska three times, and I think the natural beauty there is unrivaled. My fishing and hiking trips up there are some of my favorite memories. 

What's the weirdest job you've ever had and why?

As a teenager, I spent a month living and working at a wolf sanctuary in southern Colorado.

What's the best advice you've received?

Live your life with passion.

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