Florida Personal Injury Attorney David C. Prather Appointed to Federal Judicial Nominating Commission

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., July 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Personal Injury Attorney David C. Prather has been appointed to the Federal Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) by Florida Senators Marco Rubio and Bill Nelson. An important public service, the JNC is responsible for evaluating and recommending the most qualified candidates to serve as U.S. District Court Judges in Florida. This is the third appointment to the Commission for Attorney Prather.

As a member of the JNC, David will serve on the Southern District Conference for the duration of the 115^th Congressional term. He will volunteer his time and expertise as a seasoned Florida lawyer to help review federal judge applicants who will be nominated for consideration by the President of the United States. Federal judges serve an important role in our civil and criminal justice system, and hear cases that introduce important legal issues. As they work to apply the law in an impartial manner consistent with the U.S. Constitution, their rulings may set a precedent for future cases

David's continued appointment to the Federal Judicial Nominating Commission speaks to the widespread respect and recognition he has earned over a career spanning nearly 30 years. A former Assistant Public Defender and Assistant State Prosecutor who now advocates for the injured and the wronged as a Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney, David has extensive insight into the temperament and qualifications required of judges who preside over challenging criminal and civil cases. His work with the JNC reflects the active role he has taken in helping develop the next generation of professional and civic leaders.

David C. Prather is a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer by the Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education and Partner at Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather, Keen & Littky-Rubin, a West Palm Beach law firm representing seriously injured clients throughout Florida and the nation. Over the years, David has secured millions of dollars in compensation on behalf of injured victims and families, including some of the largest auto negligence and non-surgical verdicts in the firm's history. Find more information about David and the firm at www.clarkfountain.com.

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