About Arthur Preston
Arthur Preston Pickett built his path to the law through study and steady practice. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from James Madison University and went on to receive his J.D. from The Catholic University of America. Those years shaped the technical skills and the professional habits he relies on today.
After law school he entered practice in Virginia. He is admitted to the Virginia bar and has remained based in the state. That continuity has given him a sense of how courts, judges and local legal culture operate across Virginia. Colleagues describe him as methodical; clients describe him as clear in explaining options and consequences.
Pickett’s early career included time in private practice where he handled a range of matters common to the Virginia bar. Over the years he has managed files, negotiated settlements and taken cases through trial when necessary. He has experience in the procedural work that keeps cases moving, from pleadings and discovery to motion practice and hearings.
Education continued to play a role in how Pickett approaches problems. The training at The Catholic University of America emphasized legal research and analysis. The undergraduate years at James Madison University, meanwhile, provided a broader grounding in communication and community issues. He applies that mix in crafting arguments and in client conversations.
Outside of litigation tasks, Pickett has overseen the practical operations of a law practice. He is involved in staffing decisions, client intake and the business end that allows lawyers to represent clients effectively. Those responsibilities have informed how he allocates resources and mentors younger attorneys in his office.
Today he practices from The Pickett Law Group, PLLC. The firm is his principal professional base. He sees his work as a daily effort to resolve disputes, advise clients and manage legal matters through the Virginia system. That is the center of his current practice focus.
