Meet Our Attorneys
Timothy B. O'Reilly
- Partner at the Law Firm of O'Reilly, Jensen & Preston, LLC
- Previously an attorney at Price, Fry & Robb, P.C.
Education
- Graduated from Westminster College with a B.A. in Economics, and emphasis in English and Political Science, 1990
- Graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, 1994
Honors & Awards:
- America Jurisprudence Award Air, Water and Waste Management
Author & Speaker Credits:
- Editor, Courts & CLE Bulletin, Labor Law (Southern District)
- Employment Law Update, Sterling Educational Services, February 27, 2008, "Development in FMLA Compliance"
- Employment Law Update, Sterling Educational Services, January 29, 2009, "Coping with Leave Laws"
Memberships & Affiliations:
- Missouri Bar Association
- American Association for Justice
- Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys
- Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association
- American Bar Association
Community Involvement:
- Member, Board of Directors, Springfield Boys & Girls Club
- Member, Springfield Catholic School Development Board
- Member, Springfield Missouri Convention and Visitors Bureau
Additional Information:
Tim O'Reilly is married to Brooke O'Reilly and has four wonderful children. Other than going away to school, Tim has lived in Springfield, Missouri his entire life.
Eric G. Jensen
- Partner at the Law Firm of O'Reilly, Jensen & Preston, LLC
- Previously an attorney at Blackwell Sanders Peeper Martin LLP
Education:
- Graduated from the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Law, 1994
- Graduated from William Jewel College, Liberty, Missouri, with a B.A. in History, 1991
Honors & Awards:
- Member, University of Missouri Kansas City Law Review, 1992 - 1993 & 1993 - 1994
- Awarded the Sheridan Appellate Advocacy Award, University of Missouri Kansas City School of Law
Author & Speaker Credits:
- "When Hired Guns Backfire: The Witness Immunity Doctrine and the Negligent Expert Witness" UMKC Law Review, Volume 62, Number 1. Fall 1993
- Missouri Products Liability Handbook, 3rd Edition, Co-Author, Chapter 33 "Proof of Damages"
- Missouri Bar Evidence 5th Edition, 2006, Chapter 13 "Admissibility of Subsequent Remedial Measurers, Insurance Coverage, Settlements, Plea Bargains and Collateral Payment of Medical Expenses"
- Speaker, Employment Law Annual Law Update, June 2, 2006, The Missouri Bar
- Speaker, Annual Law Update 2007, Employment Law, June 1, 2007
- Sixth Annual Labor and Employment Law Symposium, Missouri Bar, October 12, 2007, "Summary Judgment under the Missouri Human Rights Act"
- Properly Handling an Employee Complaint in Missouri, Lorman Education Services, April 30, 2003
- Seminar, Employment Law in Missouri, Sterling Educational Services, January 29, 2009 "Negotiating Separation Agreements"
- Missouri Employment Law, Missouri State University Small Business Administration Center, Semi-Annual Presentations, 2000 to Present
Memberships & Affiliations:
- Missouri Bar Association
- American Association for Justice
- Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys
- Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association
Community Involvement:
- Member, Board of Big Brothers & Big Sisters of the Ozarks 2001 - 2007
- Member, Session of Covenant Presbyterian Church
Additional Information:
Eric Jensen is happily married and has two children. He has lived in Springfield, Missouri, since 1994, and except for going to college, has lived in Southwest Missouri virtually his entire life.
J. Craig Preston
- Partner at the Law Firm of O'Reilly, Jensen & Preston, LLC
Mr. Preston grew up in Sparta, Missouri where he attended elementary and high school. After graduation, Mr. Preston decided to attend the University of Arizona where he received his Bachelor of Science degree, cum laude, from the Collage of Business and Public Administration. Upon graduation from the University of Arizona, Mr. Preston attended the University of Missouri-Kansas City, where he received his Juris Doctor, cum laude.
After graduation from Law School, Mr. Preston and his wife decided to return home and he began his practice. As a partner with O'Reilly, Jensen & Preston, L.L.C., Mr. Preston focuses his practice on civil ligation and transactions with special emphasis on real estate law and litigation, construction law, personal injury, worker's compensation, employment law, collections, and business formation. Mr. Preston has been involved in all aspects of both judge and jury tried cases as well as appeals there from.
Outside of his practice, Mr. Preston enjoys spending time with his wife, Rintha, and son, Grady. He also greatly enjoys volunteering his time as a board member on the City of Ozark Parks and Recreation Board of Directors since being appointed by the Mayor in 2008. He is also a member of Ozark Rotary, and has judged numerous speech and debate competitions as well as trial advocacy competitions. Finally, he is an avid golfer, enjoys various water sports and outdoor activities, and constantly follows the University of Arizona men's basketball program.
Education: University of Arizona (B.S.; cum laude) -Lawther LAW Scholarship; UofA Alumni Association; University of Missouri - Kansas City (J.D.; cum laude) -UMKC Law Review; Urban Lawyer; Vice President UMKC Emissaries; Member Trial Advocacy Accelerated Program; Fundraising Chairperson UMKC Emissaries; Delta Theta Phi; Student Bar Association
Member: Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association (Member of Trial, Young Lawyers', Commercial Law, and Mentorship committees); Former Chairperson of Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association Mentorship Committee; Former Chairperson of Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association Young Lawyer's Committee; Missouri Bar
Other/Community: Board of Directors of City of Ozark Parks and Recreation (Parks Board); Member of Ozark Rotary; High School Trial Advocacy Judge (numerous locations); High School Speed and Debate Judge (numerous locations)