About Our Firm
Preston & Malcom is Walton County’s oldest and most respected law firm, with a long history of successfully resolving legal disputes for individuals, businesses and corporations. The company was originally formed in 1922 by A. Morris Kelly in Monroe, Georgia. In 1948, William Lee Preston joined Mr. Kelly at this location, following his return from active military duty.
In 1962, Terrell W. Benton, Jr., joined the firm, and it later became known as Preston & Benton. In 1971, C. Thomas Allgood, Jr., joined the firm, and it became known as Preston & Allgood.
Russell Power Preston joined the firm in 1984, and practiced with William Lee Preston for eight years as The Preston Law Firm.
Eugene M. Benton joined as a partner in 1993, and the firm became known as Benton & Preston. When R. Michael Malcom joined the firm in 2000, the name of the firm was changed to Benton, Preston, & Malcom.
In 2005, Eugene M. Benton left the practice when he was elected to serve as a Superior Court Judge on the Alcovy Judicial Circuit and the firm became known as it is today. In that same year, Paul L. Rosenthal joined the firm.
Since then Preston & Malcom has continued to grow, offering an even wider range of services through the addition of associates Sally S. Jarratt, now a partner with the firm, Jesse S. Couch, and Donald A. Wright, III.
Our Mission
As Walton County’s oldest and most respected law firm, Preston & Malcom, is dedicated to providing high-quality, efficient, and economical service to each of its clients. Corporations, businesses, individuals, financial institutions, hospitals and local governments have trusted us with their corporate and domestic legal matters for over 90 years.
Just A Few Of Our Clients...
Russell P. Preston
Senior Partner
Russell Preston is a founding member of the practice. His father was the patriarch of the firm and together they created an ethical, successful practice that continues to serve the legal needs of Walton County and North Georgia. He currently serves as general counsel to many municipalities, financial institutions and civic organizations.
Paul L. Rosenthal
Managing Partner
Paul Rosenthal brings a unique business perspective to Preston & Malcom. While attending law school, he also attended the University of Georgia’s Terry School of Business and obtained his Master’s Degree in Business Administration. With this combination of business and legal backgrounds, Paul is able to address his clients’ legal needs while understanding the real-world impact on their business. Mr. Rosenthal's practice is focused in Municipal/Government law, family law, and litigation.
R. Michael Malcom
Partner
Mike Malcom has over 28 years of legal experience and is committed to the legal profession—incorporating honesty, integrity and courtesy when serving the public and the justice system. His practice specializes in litigation, specifically protecting the rights of his clients in cases which involve catastrophic injuries, car or truck accidents, brain injuries, premises accidents, medical malpractice and defective products.
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Donald A. Wright, III
Donnie Wright started at Preston & Malcom as a summer intern in 2013, while he finished his associate degree in Paralegal Studies. After completing his associate degree, Donnie returned to the firm in April of 2014 and worked as the firm’s real estate paralegal while pursuing his undergraduate degree in Paralegal Studies from Liberty University. Donnie received in undergraduate degree from Liberty University in 2015 and graduated from John Marshall Law School in 2019 with a Juris Doctorate. Donnie practices in general litigation and municipal law. Donnie and his wife Meagan live in Monroe with their two dogs Teddy and Bella.
Jared M. Campbell
Jared Campbell joined Preston & Malcom after 10 years of practice with the Georgia Attorney General’s office. There, Jared represented state agencies, officers, and the Ports Authority in complex civil litigation as well as appellate matters. Prior to that he practiced criminal defense in Rome, Georgia. Jared received his law degree from the University of Kentucky, College of Law in 2007.
He lives in Monroe with his wife, Andrea Malcom Campbell, and their young son.
Staff
Kaitlin E.
Garcia
Paralegal - Office Manager
Regina C.
Aenchbacher
Paralegal
Jenna L.
Sweeney
Paralegal
Get In Touch
Sound legal advice is based on years of training, hard work, and passion, as well as familiarity with legislation and precedent and sound consideration. You’ll find all that and more at Preston & Malcom.
Contact info
110 Court Street
PO Box 984
Monroe, Georgia 30655
770-267-2503 (phone)
770-267-2899 (litigation fax)
770-267-3596 (real estate fax)