James A. Prather

James A. Prather


Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith

Recognized since 2019

Mandeville, Louisiana

Practice Areas

Construction Law

Insurance Law

Leisure and Hospitality Law

Litigation - Construction

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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

Locations
  • Three Sanctuary Boulevard, Third Floor
    Mandeville, LA 70471
  • 701 Poydras Street, 40th Floor
    New Orleans, LA 70139
Education
  • Loyola University New Orleans, JD, graduated 1990
  • University of Louisiana - Monroe, BA, graduated 1986
Bar Admissions
  • Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association
Affiliations
  • 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
Court Admissions
  • 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

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

Publications

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