About David
David M. Prados is a Board Certified Family Law Specialist practicing at Lowe, Stein, Hoffman, Allweiss & Hauver L.L.P., located at 701 Poydras Street, Suite 3600, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Since becoming a member of the Louisiana State Bar in 1989, he has dedicated his career to addressing complex family law matters. His practice encompasses many issues, including divorce, child custody, spousal and child support, and property division. Mr. Prados earned both his undergraduate and master's degrees in English from the University of New Orleans, showcasing his strong academic background.
He graduated cum laude from Loyola University School of Law in 1989, where he actively contributed to the Loyola Law Review and served on the Moot Court staff. His commitment to excellence in legal practice has earned him recognition as a Louisiana Super Lawyer, a designation that highlights his expertise and reputation in family law. In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Prados serves on the Louisiana State Law Institute Child Custody Committee, where he helps shape policies affecting child custody laws in Louisiana. His extensive practice includes drafting prenuptial agreements, managing divorce actions, and handling complex issues related to spousal and child support. He also addresses child custody and visitation rights, division of marital property, paternity, tutorship, interdiction, wills, successions, and appeals.
Collaborating with mediators, custody evaluators, family counselors, and financial experts, Mr. Prados aims to achieve personalized resolutions tailored to each family's unique situation. Before joining Lowe, Stein, Hoffman, Allweiss & Hauver L.L.P., Mr. Prados worked as an associate attorney at Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith, PLC, from 2014 to 2017. He also served as an assistant district attorney in the Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office from 2013 to 2015, where he developed his litigation skills. Earlier in his career, he worked as an associate attorney at Brown Weimer LLC from 2015 to 2017 and at Kuehl Law LLC from 2011 to 2013, further broadening his expertise in family law.
Active in the legal community, Mr. Prados is a member of both the Louisiana State Bar Association and the American Bar Association. His contributions extend beyond his practice; he frequently lectures on family law topics to law school classes and continuing professional education seminars. Additionally, he co-authors the article "Recent Developments in Family Law" for the Louisiana Bar Journal, sharing his insights and knowledge with fellow legal professionals. Through his dedication to family law and his commitment to education, Mr. Prados continues to make a significant impact in the field.
