Construction Law Insurance Law Leisure and Hospitality Law Litigation - Construction
James A. Prather
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2019 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
James A. Prather has over 30 years of experience representing clients in complex litigation, focusing on insurance defense, casualty claims, professional liability, and commercial disputes. He has tried cases in state and federal courts and is known for his thorough preparation and commitment to client goals.
Learn more about James’s extensive trial and litigation experience at: gallowaylawfirm.com
Overview
- Loyola University New Orleans, JD, graduated 1990
- University of Louisiana - Monroe, BA, graduated 1986
- Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association
- American Trucking Association - Member
- Claims and Litigation Management Alliance - Member
- Defense Research Institute - Member
- Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel - Member
- Louisiana Claims Association, New Orleans and Northshore Chapters - Member
- Louisiana Surplus Lines Advisory Council - Member
- Louisiana Surplus Lines Association - Member
- Maritime Law Association of the United States - Member
- Professional Insurance Agents of Louisiana - Member
- Wholesale & Specialty Insurance Association - Legislative Affairs Committee
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association
- American Trucking Association - Member
- Claims and Litigation Management Alliance - Member
- Defense Research Institute - Member
- Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel - Member
- Louisiana Claims Association, New Orleans and Northshore Chapters - Member
- Louisiana Surplus Lines Advisory Council - Member
- Louisiana Surplus Lines Association - Member
- Maritime Law Association of the United States - Member
- Professional Insurance Agents of Louisiana - Member
- Wholesale & Specialty Insurance Association - Legislative Affairs Committee
- Loyola University New Orleans, JD, graduated 1990
- University of Louisiana - Monroe, BA, graduated 1986
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Construction Law
- Insurance Law
- Leisure and Hospitality Law
- Litigation - Construction
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Admiralty and Maritime Law
- Environmental Law
- Litigation - Insurance
- Transportation Law
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
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