Harlan I. Prater IV
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007 About Harlan I. Prater IV
Harlan I. Prater IV is a lawyer based in Birmingham, AL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2007. Harlan I. Prater IV is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Birmingham, Alabama
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Environmental
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Lightfoot, Franklin & White LLC
Education: Duke University, J.D., graduated 1987
Location: Birmingham, AL
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