Mike Prather

Partner

Houston, TX
D 832.371.6036
mike.prather@fmglaw.com

Education

  • J.D., South Texas College of Law, 2001
  • B.A., University of Oklahoma, 1999
Overview
Mike Prather

Mike Prather is a Partner at Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP’s Houston office. With nearly 25 years of experience, he focuses his practice on representing clients in high-stakes litigation involving commercial disputes, construction and design defect claims, environmental-related disputes, and catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases. Mike has litigated matters across the United States in both state and federal courts.

He represents a broad range of clients, including individuals, privately held businesses, and multinational corporations. His work spans a variety of industries, including construction, energy, manufacturing, and professional services. Mike is known for his practical and results-driven approach to litigation, with a deep understanding of complex liability and risk transfer issues, including those arising from environmental exposures and chemical related fires and explosions.

He has been rated AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell, the highest rating possible in legal ability and ethical standards, and has been voted a Texas Super Lawyer. 

Bar Admissions

Texas

United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas

United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas

United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas

United States District Court for the Western District of Texas

Representative Cases & Clients
  • Represented national health equipment supplier in connection with multiple cyber security breaches.
  • Represented multi-national company in connection with multiple electrical equipment failures.
  • Represented multi-national company in connection contractual matters related to property leases and equipment repair and construction.
  • Headed numerous cause and origin investigations into equipment failures and fires for national and multi-national companies. 
  • Represented national tool and equipment store in suit related to catastrophic burns suit allegedly caused by defective generator.
  • Headed death investigations in drowning at apartment pool and heavy truck on car accident.
  • Represented parent-teacher organization in suit alleging traumatic brain injury fall at school carnival.
  • Court appointed Liason Counsel for defendant group in MDL suit for damages related to chemical release and fires.
Awards and Recognition

Mike Prather

Texas Super Lawyer – General Litigation (2024-2025)

AV Preeminent rated as an attorney by Martindale Hubbell, the highest rating possible in Legal Ability and Ethics.