Jerome P. Prather
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Jerome P. Prather
Biography
Coming from a long line of small-town attorneys, Jay has always devoted his practice to representing clients who have been badly hurt or killed, or suffered other injuries at the hands of others. Jay has experience in both jury trials and appellate practice, in various practice areas including medical malpractice, birth injuries, trucking accidents, and defective products. His philosophy is that every case should be fully prepared for trial, with the hope of achieving a satisfactory settlement for his clients short of the courtroom while always being prepared to take his clients' cases to a jury. Jay is rated AV-Preeminent® by the Martindale-Hubbell* peer review. He is a governor and district vice president of the Kentucky Justice Association, and has been selected as a member of the American Inns of Court. He has been named to the Kentucky “Superlawyers" list for four years running and was named a "Superlawyers Rising Star” for many years before that. Jay is an adjunct professor of law at the University of Kentucky David J. Rosenberg College of Law, where he teaches a course in medical liability. He also serves the profession by writing for professional publications and presenting continuing education seminars to other attorneys, in Kentucky and nationally.
*Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories - legal ability and general ethical standards. AV®, BV®, AV Preeminent® and BV Distinguished® are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used under in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies.
Practice Areas
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Nursing Home Abuse
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Attorney Garmer & O'Brien, LLP
Year: 2006 - 2009
Description: Law Clerk, May 2004 - Sep 2006.
Attorney Garmer & Prather, PLLC
Year: 2009 - Current
Description:
Adjunct Professor University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law
Year: 2020 - Current
Description: Adjunct professor of law, teaching medical liability
Professional Associations
Fayette County Bar Association Member (Current)
American Association for Justice Member (Current)
Federal Bar Association Member (Current)
Kentucky Justice Association District Vice President (Current)
Kentucky State Bar Member (Current)
Publications
In Defense of the Reasonable Prudent Physician Kentucky Justice Association (July, 2012)
Mediating Medical Negligence Cases: Tips to Succeed Kentucky Justice Association (July, 2021)
Mediating Medical Negligence Cases: Tips to Succeed Kentucky Justice Association (July, 2021)
Recognizing and protecting United States’ interest when a client receives VA benefits (July, 2019)
‘A deposition is not a take-home examination’: Myths and reality about errata sheets American Association for Justice (2016)
Sovereign and Governmental Immunity: A primer on liability of the state and its counties (June, 2016)
It’s gotten easier to issue an out-of-state subpoena Kentucky Justice Association (March, 2016)
‘A deposition is not a take-home examination’: Myths and reality about errata sheets Kentucky Justice Association (March, 2014)
You No Longer Need a Stamp: Electronic Service Arrives in Kentucky Courts (January, 2014)
Mediating Medical Negligence Cases: Tips to Succeed Kentucky Justice Association (May, 2011)
Potential pitfalls in post-settlement liability releases Kentucky Justice Association (July, 2010)
Tax exemption of American churches and other non-profits: One election cycle after Branch Ministries v. Rossotti 94 Kentucky Law Journal 139 (2006)
Awards
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Rising Star
Super Lawyers 2015.0
Note: Recognized as a "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers 2015-2019.
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AV-Preeminent
Martindale-Hubbell
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Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers 2020.0
Note: Recognized as a "Super Lawyer" since 2020.
Education
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University of Kentucky College of Law J.D. (2006)
Year: 2003 - 2006
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Vanderbilt University B.A. | Economics, Political Science
Year: 2003
Speaking Engagements
Social media in today’s litigation: How to protect your client and advance your case, Webinar, July 20, 2021, SeminarWeb
Social media in today’s litigation: How to protect your client and advance your case, Webinar, July 20, 2021, SeminarWeb
Websites
https://www.garmerprather.com/jerome-p-prather.html
Jerome P. Prather's Website Profile
https://www.garmerprather.com/
Garmer & Prather, PLLC Website
Garmer & Prather, PLLC
Opera House Office Building
141 N Broadway, Lexington, KY 40507
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed