Atty. David Christopher Prather

Atty. David Christopher Prather

David C. Prather is a board certified civil trial attorney and partner at Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin.

Palm Beach Gardens Palm Beach Gardens 35 yrs experience 35 year
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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. Serands clients in Palm Beach Gardens, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • 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 Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Christopher Prather handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

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 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Florida →

Medical Malpractice

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 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Florida →

Wrongful Death

David Christopher Prather is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Florida →

Personal Injury

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 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →

Product Liability

David Christopher Prather is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Christopher Prather

Where is David Christopher Prather's law office located?
David Christopher Prather's law practice is located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The firm is Smith Ball Baez & Prather Florida Injury Lawyers. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Christopher Prather handle?
David Christopher Prather focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has David Christopher Prather practiced law?
David Christopher Prather has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did David Christopher Prather go to law school?
David Christopher Prather earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact David Christopher Prather for a consultation?
You can contact David Christopher Prather directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David Christopher Prather received?
David Christopher Prather's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Rutgers University Law School
- 1990
B.A.
Hunter College of the City University of New York
- 1987

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1991
Florida Supreme Court
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
Admitted: 2002
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Admitted: 2003

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