James A. Prather
DirectoratGalloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith
New Orleans, LA
Practicing construction in New Orleans since 1991.
- 35+
- Years practicing
- 4.7 ★
- 5 client reviews
- 1
- Bar admission
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James A. Prather is a director based in New Orleans, LA. The practice focuses on Construction, General, and Insurance. James has over 35 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 5 client reviews.
- Based in
- New Orleans, LA
- Experience
- over 35 years
- Known for
- Construction · General · Insurance
- Handles Construction, General, and Insurance matters from New Orleans, LA.
- Over 35 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About James A. Prather: James A. Prather is a director based in New Orleans, LA. The practice focuses on Construction, General, and Insurance. James has over 35 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 5 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Practice focus
James A. Prather represents clients in New Orleans, Louisiana across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About James A. Prather
With more than 30 years of experience, James Prather quickly evaluates a case, sees the end game, then develops a litigation strategy to achieve the desired outcome. Sometimes that means obtaining an early settlement; other times it requires taking the matter to trial. James has the experience and skills to do both, always aligning his strategy with his clients’ business goals.
James started his practice with a focus on property and casualty defense litigation and has grown his practice to include insurance coverage, construction defects, product liability defense, and defense of the transportation industry. He also works with clients to develop policy forms for commercial and personal lines policies. James represents insurers and their insureds in first- and third-party bodily injury and property claims.
James has devoted his practice to preserving business and insurance interests in Louisiana. He serves as General Counsel for the Louisiana Surplus Lines Association and has been honored by his colleagues in the bar and members of the bench with an “AV” rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating available to practicing attorneys. James has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America each year since 2019.
Awards & Recognitions
•The Best Lawyers in America - Construction Law, Insurance Law, Leisure and Hospitality Law, Litigation - Construction, 2026
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Credentials
Education
Loyola University School of Law in New Orleans, Louisiana
J.D. · 1990
Northeast Louisiana University
B.A. · 1986
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
Louisiana All Louisi
1991 · ACTIVE
Recognition
Awards & honors
AV Preeminent
Locations
Office locations
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith
Hancock Whitney Center, 701 Poydras Street, 40th Floor
New Orleans, LA 70139
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4.7
5 client reviews
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What areas of law does James A. Prather practice?
James A. Prather focuses on Construction, General, Insurance, Product Liability, and Real Estate.
Where is James A. Prather located?
James A. Prather primarily serves clients in New Orleans, Louisiana, with an office at Hancock Whitney Center, 701 Poydras Street, 40th Floor.
How experienced is James A. Prather?
James A. Prather has 35 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1991.
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