Atty. David Christopher Prather
David C. Prather is a board certified civil trial attorney and partner at Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin.
Accidents & More Attorney · Serving Palm Beach Gardens, FL · 35+ Years Experience
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About David Christopher Prather at a Glance
David Christopher Prather is a Partner based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, practicing at Smith Ball Baez & Prather Florida Injury Lawyers. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Florida (1991), Florida Supreme Court (1991), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida (2002), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (2003). Educated at Rutgers University Law School (J.D., 1990) and Hunter College of the City University of New York (B.A., 1987). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Malcolm Cunningham Bar Association: Board Advisor Cuban American Bar Association (CABA) Hispanic Bar Association (HBA) Florida Association for Women Lawyers (FAWL) Palm Beach County Bar Professionalism Panel: 2013-2015. Serves clients in Palm Beach Gardens, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Christopher Prather
- David C. Prather is a board certified civil trial attorney and partner at Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin
- For more than 30 years, David has represented injured clients in high-stakes cases, earning several of the largest auto negligence and non-surgical verdicts in the firm’s history, including a $35.2 million medical malpractice verdict on behalf of the family of a brain-damaged infant and an $11.6 million verdict in a negligent credentialing surgery case
- Focusing his practice on personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and auto negligence litigation, David has earned verdicts and settlements exceeding $150 million for his clients throughout Florida and the United States
- In 2014 David was named Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in America® in Personal Injury Litigation
- an award that was published in the Miami Herald and The Wall Street Journal
- In 2013 and 2014 he was a finalist for the Board Certified Civil Trial of the Year Award by the Board of Legal Specialization and Education
- David is continually included in prestigious professional lists, including Best Lawyers in America®, Super Lawyers®, South Florida Legal Guide, and Florida Trend magazine’s “Legal Elite.” He was appointed to the Federal Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) in 2012 and 2014 by U.S
- Senators Bill Nelson and Marco Rubio, and is a past president of the Palm Beach County Justice Association
Practice Areas Explained
David Christopher Prather's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Christopher Prather handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Palm Beach Gardens.
Car Accidents in Palm Beach Gardens
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
David Christopher Prather is one of 36,434 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Florida →
Medical Malpractice in Palm Beach Gardens
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
David Christopher Prather is one of 48,593 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Florida →
Wrongful Death in Palm Beach Gardens
David Christopher Prather is one of 30,932 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Florida →
Personal Injury in Palm Beach Gardens
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
David Christopher Prather is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
Product Liability in Palm Beach Gardens
David Christopher Prather is one of 65,610 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Florida →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Palm Beach Gardens
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Palm Beach Gardens are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Palm Beach Gardens Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Palm Beach Gardens-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Palm Beach Gardens Choose David Christopher Prather
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David Christopher Prather's practice in the field of car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and product liability.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Christopher Prather brings 35+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Florida, Florida Supreme Court, and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida, David Christopher Prather can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering car accidents, medical malpractice, and wrongful death, David Christopher Prather can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Palm Beach Gardens
A Palm Beach Gardens-based practice means David Christopher Prather attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues David Christopher Prather Handles in Palm Beach Gardens
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This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact David Christopher Prather directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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