David C. Prather

Bar / Professional Activity

• Florida Supreme Court
• International Society of Barristers
• Florida Association for Women Lawyers (FAWL)
• Hispanic Bar Association (HBA)
• Cuban American Bar Association (CABA)
• American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
• North Palm Beach County Bar Association
• South Palm Beach County Bar Association
• Malcolm Cunningham Bar Association, Board Advisor/Member
• National Bar Association (NBA), Virgil Hawkins Chapter
• Florida Justice Association (FJA), Eagle Member
• Federal Magistrate Selection Committee, Southern District of Florida 
• Palm Beach County Justice Association, Past President
• Palm Beach County Bar Association, Board of Directors; Ex-Officio Member, 2007-2016; Professionalism Panel, 2013 - 2015
• Florida Bar Annual Convention, Chair, 2010-2011
• The Florida Bar Foundation, Board Review on Professional Ethics, Chair, 2008-2009; Investment Committee, Past Member; Communications Committee, Past Member; Disciplinary Review Committee, Past Member; “Vision 2016” Committee, Past Member; Strategic Planning Committee, Past Member
• American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), Vice President-Elect, 2021-2022
• U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
• U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
• U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
• U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
• United States Supreme Court
• Florida Bar, The Florida Bar Board of Governors (BOG), 2007-2016; Federal Judicial Nominating Committee; Professional Screening Committee, Chair, 2015; Executive Committee, 2008 - 2014; Budget Committee, Chair, 2013-2014; Program Evaluation Committee, Chair, 2014-2015; PEC Lomas Sub Committee, Chair, 2014, 1991

Special Licenses / Certifications

• Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education

Pro bono / Community Service

• WPTV Public Television, PBS of South Florida, Chair-Elect, 2023-2024; Vice Chair, 2022-2023; Treasurer, Board of Directors; Chairman of the Budget and Finance Committee; Chairman of the Audit Committee
• Annual Sponsor, F. Malcolm Cunningham Sr. Bar Association William M. Holland Scholarship Luncheon
• ChildNet, Inc., Board of Directors
• David C. Prather Wins First Place in Celebrity Chef Fundraiser Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather, Littky-Rubin & Whitman is proud to announce that Partner David C. Prather won first place at the Friends In Pink Celebrity Chef fundraiser earning more than a third of the total “Tips” raised for cancer patients undergoing treatment in the Treasure Coast. “I’m thrilled to be a part of a phenomenal event, benefiting patients undergoing cancer treatment,” said Prather. “This is a personal win for my partners at Clark Fountain and myself – since we understand how challenging life can become when you are sick or injured and in need of medical and financial support. I’m so grateful to our Friends in Pink for inviting me to participate and help contribute to such a worthy cause – and – to Give Cancer the Boot,” he added, 2022
• Vice Chair, WPBT2 Public Television, PBS of South Florida

Educational Background

• B.A., Hunter College of the City University of New York, 1987

Scholarly Lectures / Writings

• Mr. Prather performed as the plaintiff, a fitting role, indeed, as David has represented clients in high-stakes personal injury cases, earning several of the largest auto negligence and non-surgical verdicts in the firm’s history. The program is designed to teach by example, with the demonstrated legal skills applicable in virtually every other civil case. Whether a novice or seasoned trial lawyer, plaintiff, or defense counsel, this demonstration will assist attendees with their next trial., Masters in Trial Demonstrations - Plaintiff, American Board of Trial Advocates, American Board of Trial Advocates, Civil Law Attorneys, Personal Injury Attorneys, Trial Attorneys, 2022
• Judicial Panel Moderator, National Bar Association Region XI Conference, Jacksonville, FL – March 2019
• “Know Your Worth: How to Ask for a Raise, Negotiate a Salary, and Compete for Work.” Florida Association of Women Lawyers Palm Beach County Chapter, Palm Beach, FL- February 2019
• Mentor Speaker, “Latinos in Action”, Mentor Series, Lake Worth, FL – January 2019
• Titans of Trial: Cross Examination Webinar, Featured Speaker, Titans of Trial: Cross Examination Webinar, Florida Justice Association, 2021
• Speaker, “Wrongful Death Committee Seminar: Unique Issues in Transportation Cases, West Palm Beach, FL – July 2020, Featured Speaker, Wrongful Death Committee Seminar: Unique Issues in Transportation Cases, Palm Beach County Bar Association, 2020
• Speaker, Criminal Defense Experts: Cross Examination Webinar, Palm Beach County Justice Association, July 2021, Featured Speaker, Criminal Defense Experts: Cross Examination, Palm Beach County Justice Association, 2021

Honors

• Top Lawyers, Palm Beach Illustrated
• Fellow Trustee, Florida Supreme Court Historical Society
• Fellow, The Florida Bar Foundation
• Recipient, Top 100 Verdicts, Florida, 2016
• Legal Elite - Civil Trial Law – Top 2% of Lawyers, Florida Trend's Magazine
• Lawyer of the Year - Medical Malpractice, The Best Lawyers in America
• Lawyer of the Year - Personal Injury, The Best Lawyers in America
• Friend of the Year Award, Palm Beach County Bar Association Young Lawyers Section
• President’s Award of Merit, The Florida Bar President, Gregory Coleman
• President’s Award, F. Malcolm Cunningham Sr. Bar Association
• Top 5% of Lawyers, Florida Super Lawyers
• Top Lawyers for Personal Injury, South Florida Legal Guide
• Personal Injury Litigation, The Best Lawyers in America
• Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®, AV® Preeminent™

“I have known Mr. Prather for more than a dozen years. He is the epitomy of what a personal injury lawyer should be. He is knowledgeable, a strong advocate, presents himself well, and is a leader in the legal community locally and on a state wide level.”