With over a decade of personal injury and workers' compensation experience, Mr. Pratcher has forged a great reputation as a trial lawyer. Mr. Pratcher has represented 1000s of victims injured in motor vehicle, slip and fall, at work, or medical negligence matters. Mr. Pratcher’ s desire to obtain just compensation for his clients is one of the things that separates him from other attorneys.
Mr. Pratcher previously worked for a regional defense law firm and represented insurance companies, which makes him aware of the tactics that insurance companies will attempt to use to lessen the value of his client's cases. As a result, Mr. Pratcher is able to advise his clients and get just compensation for their injuries.
Attorney Pratcher has received recognition from his peers as a top personal injury lawyer in the State of Delaware (Delaware Today Magazine, Top Lawyer 2013, 2016, 2019-2021). Attorney Pratcher has gained national recognition from the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys with his selection as a Top 10 personal injury attorney in Delaware from 2013 - 2022. Super Lawyers selected Mr. Pratcher as a 2017 and 2018 Rising Star in the practice of law for the State of Delaware. No more than 2.5% of Delaware attorneys were selected for that honor. Super Lawyers selected Mr. Pratcher as a top personal injury attorney in 2021 and 2022.
Mr. Pratcher has received the AVVO personal injury client's choice of award from 2019 - 2022.
Mr. Pratcher focuses his law practice on plaintiffs' personal injury, workers' compensation and medical negligence. The attention dedicated to exclusively representing those that have been injured helps him remain up to date on the latest changes in the law and better serve the needs of his clients. With Mr. Pratcher you get a trial attorney that is not afraid to litigate a case to get you the recovery that you deserve.
Mr. Pratcher is admitted to practice in Delaware, New Jersey, and the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware.
Languages
English
Awards and Recognitions
40 Under 40 Award Winner, Chains, Inc, 2014
Delaware Today Magazine - Delaware's Top Lawyers - Litigation, 2013
Delaware Today Magazine - Delaware Top Lawyers - Medical Malpractice, 2013
Delaware Today Magazine - Delaware Top Lawyers - Torts and Insurance Practice, 2013 Top 10 Attorney, under 40, by National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, 2013
Top Lawyers 2013 Readers' Choice for the Best Lawyers in Delaware - Delaware Today November, 2013
Emerging Leaders in Law Honoree, Manna Christiana Fellowship Church, 2014
Martindale-Hubbell, Client Distinction Award, 2014
Testimonials
"I recommend Samuel Pratcher III. He's very intellectual when it comes to your rights and the law. He kept me informed along the way answered any questions I had for him with no problem and in a timely manner. He made sure I knew what I needed to Know throughout the whole process. God forbid if anything ever happens again, he will be the first Lawyer I contact. Highly Recommended!!!"
Car Accident Client, 2016 "I was in an accident about a year ago and I hired Sam Pratcher, III to represent me. He did an excellent job for me. Every time I called or e-mailed him he made sure to return my calls and messages. I have had other attorneys in the past that never return calls, but Mr. Pratcher was different. He was able to settle my case!! I would definitely recommend him as a lawyer."
Car Accident Client, 2014 "After an almost fatal car accident, Attorney Pratcher helped settle my case. He took the time to answer my questions and address all of my concerns. I was impressed with how he mediated my case. He was very prepared and I felt very comfortable having him as my lawyer. I would definitely recommend him to anyone in need of a lawyer."
Personal Injury, 2014 "I was very well pleased with my lawyer, Samuel Pratcher III. I was in an auto accident and suffered and still suffer from a back injury. Mr. Pratcher was able to get my case handled out of court and in a timely manner. He kept me well informed of everything that was going on from beginning to end. Any concerns, questions, or problems that I had concerning the case were handled quickly and in a professional manner. I would definitely use him again and he comes highly recommended."
Repeat Client, 2014 "Mr. Pratcher kept me and my company fully informed throughout the time he was retained. He always returned our calls in a timely fashion. We were thoroughly impressed by the level of his work. We will definitely use his services again in the future."
Education
J.D., Thomas M. Cooley School of Law, 2009
B.S., Hampton University, 2005
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Delaware, 2009
New Jersey, 2009
U.S. District Court of Delaware, 2010
Professional & Bar Association Memberships
Randy J. Holland Delaware Workers' Compensation American Inn of Court
Torts and Insurance Section of Delaware State Bar Association, Chair
The American Association of Justice, Leaders Forum
American Bar Association
Delaware Bas Assoc., Multicultural Judges and Lawyers Section
Delaware Trial Lawyers Association, Board of Directors
New Jersey Bar Assoc.
The New Moyer Academy, Board of Directors
Vice President, New Castle County Small Firm & Solo Practitioner Chair, Executive Committee of DSBA
