Atty. H. David Prior

Atty. H. David Prior

H. David Prior is a lawyer practicing housing, partnership, public finance and 4 other areas of law.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 57 yrs experience 57 year
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Profile Summary

About H. David Prior at a glance

H. David Prior is a Partner based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Ballard Spahr LLP. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on business, education, environmental, government, and health care. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1969). Educated at University of Notre Dame Law School (J.D., 1969) and Providence College (B.A., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations National Association of Bond Lawyers. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • H. David Prior is a lawyer practicing housing, partnership, public finance and 4 other areas of law
  • H. received a B.A. degree from Providence College in 1966, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • H. practices at Ballard Spahr LLP in Philadelphia, PA

Practice Areas Explained

H. David Prior's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

H. David Prior is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

H. David Prior is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

H. David Prior is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

H. David Prior is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

H. David Prior is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Philadelphia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about H. David Prior

Where is H. David Prior's law office located?
H. David Prior's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm is Ballard Spahr LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does H. David Prior handle?
H. David Prior focuses on business, education, environmental, government, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has H. David Prior practiced law?
H. David Prior has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did H. David Prior go to law school?
H. David Prior earned their education at (J.D., 1969); (B.A., 1966).
How can I contact H. David Prior for a consultation?
You can contact H. David Prior 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 H. David Prior received?
H. David Prior's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Notre Dame Law School
- 1969
B.A.
Providence College
- 1966

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1969

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