Roy D. Prather III

Roy D. Prather III is an attorney at Beveridge & Diamond P.C., where he serves as a Principal and is a member of the firm's Management Committee. His publicly described practice primarily focuses on complex environmental and commercial litigation, as well as counseling on environmental justice issues. He represents businesses and public sector entities in federal and state courts, defending against citizen suits and class actions under federal environmental laws such as RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act, Clean Air Act, and Clean Water Act. Prather also handles consumer protection litigation related to "green marketing" and "greenwashing" allegations, advises on regulatory compliance, and represents clients in commercial contract disputes and contaminated site cleanup under CERCLA.

While the provided case list indicates a single appearance on the plaintiff side in a case named ABC IP, LLC v. WIDE OPEN ENTERPRISES LLC et al., public information about Mr. Prather's professional practice does not describe patent litigation as a specialty or focus area. His extensive online profiles, firm descriptions, and professional affiliations consistently highlight his expertise in environmental and commercial litigation. He is noted for his work defending clients against environmental and toxic tort lawsuits.

Prather's litigation experience includes securing favorable outcomes in environmental matters, such as a summary judgment ruling that voided a Baltimore Air Ordinance and multiple wins in putative nuisance class action lawsuits. He has also been recognized for his commitment to pro bono service, assisting indigent and homeless clients. There is no publicly available information indicating regular involvement in IPR or PTAB proceedings.

Mr. Prather earned his B.A. in International Relations from the University of Pennsylvania in 2006 and his J.D. from Georgetown University in 2009. He is admitted to practice in Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia. His court admissions include several U.S. District Courts and U.S. Courts of Appeals, as well as the U.S. Supreme Court.