Samuel Pratcher, III

With over a decade of personal injury and workers' compensation experience, Mr. Pratcher has forged a great reputation as a trial lawyer. He has represented thousands of victims injured in motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall incidents, workplace accidents, or cases involving medical negligence. Mr. Pratcher’s commitment to obtaining just compensation for his clients sets him apart from other attorneys.

Before focusing on representing injured individuals, Mr. Pratcher worked for a regional defense law firm representing insurance companies. This experience gives him unique insight into the tactics insurers use to minimize the value of claims, allowing him to better advise his clients and secure fair compensation for their injuries.

Attorney Pratcher has received recognition from his peers as a top personal injury lawyer in the State of Delaware, including listings in Delaware Today Magazine’s Top Lawyers for 2013, 2016, and 2019–2021. He has also gained national recognition from the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, being selected as a Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney in Delaware from 2013–2022. Super Lawyers recognized him as a Rising Star in 2017 and 2018, an honor awarded to no more than 2.5% of Delaware attorneys, and later as a Top Personal Injury Attorney in 2021 and 2022. Mr. Pratcher has also received the AVVO Personal Injury Client’s Choice Award from 2019–2022.

Mr. Pratcher focuses his law practice on plaintiffs’ personal injury, workers' compensation, and medical negligence cases. His exclusive dedication to representing injured clients allows him to remain current with changes in the law and provide highly effective representation. With Mr. Pratcher, clients have a trial attorney who is not afraid to litigate to secure the recovery they deserve. He is admitted to practice in Delaware, New Jersey, and the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware.

Education

• J.D., Thomas M. Cooley School of Law, 2009
• B.S., Hampton University, 2005, Political Science

Awards and Recognitions

• 40 Under 40 Award Winner, Chains, Inc., 2014
• Delaware Today Magazine – Delaware’s Top Lawyers in Litigation, Medical Malpractice, and Torts & Insurance Practice, 2013
• Top 10 Attorney under 40, National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, 2013
• Emerging Leaders in Law Honoree, Manna Christiana Fellowship Church, 2014
• Martindale-Hubbell Client Distinction Award, 2014

Professional & Bar Memberships

• Randy J. Holland Delaware Workers' Compensation American Inn of Court
• Torts and Insurance Section of Delaware State Bar Association, Chair (Member since 2013)
• The American Association of Justice, Leaders Forum
• American Bar Association (Member since 2009)
• Delaware State Bar Association, Multicultural Judges and Lawyers Section
• Delaware Trial Lawyers Association, Board of Directors (Member since 2015)
• New Jersey Bar Association (Member since 2009)
• The New Moyer Academy, Board of Directors, Vice President, New Castle County Small Firm & Solo Practitioner Chair, Executive Committee of DSBA (2016–2017)

Client Testimonials

Clients consistently praise Mr. Pratcher for his professionalism, responsiveness, and results. Testimonials highlight his ability to communicate clearly, mediate and settle cases effectively, and provide dedicated legal guidance during difficult times.