Samuel D. Pratcher III - a Wilmington, United States Personal Injury Lawyer

Wilmington Personal Injury Lawyer

Updated: 04/23/2026

Areas of Practice

Personal Injury
Workers' Compensation
Nursing Home Abuse
Medical Negligence

Attorney Information

Overview

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, 2019-2025). 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 - 2026.

Mr. Pratcher has received the AVVO personal injury client's choice of award from 2019 - 2024.

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’s reputation in the legal community has allowed him to be appointed to the Delaware Supreme Court Rules committee, The Delaware Superior Court Civil Rules committee, and The Delaware Rules of Professional Conduct committee. These committees require that individuals be selected or appointed by the Court. Mr. Pratcher’s willingness to serve the legal community helps to ensure that his clients are properly represented and the standard of excellence in the practice of law is being met.

Mr. Pratcher is admitted to practice in Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware.

Mr. Pratcher has achieved multiple settlements exceeding $1 million and has successfully tried cases to verdict. Regardless of the size or complexity of a case, Mr. Pratcher is committed to providing high-quality, personalized representation and fighting for the best possible outcome for each client.

Awards and Honors

Super Lawyers® Selectees

Samuel D. Pratcher III included in a Super Lawyers® list

Honors

Super Lawyers Selectee, State of Delaware, 2021 - 2026
Delaware Today, 2019 - 2025
Best Lawyers Ones to Watch, 2023 - 2025
Top 10 Attorneys Under the age of 40, National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, 2014 - 2022
Top Personal Injury Lawyer, State of Delaware, Delaware Today Magazine, 2020 - 2021
Delaware State Bar Association, Community Service Award, 2020
Rising Star Selectee, State of Delaware, Super Lawyers, 2017 - 2019
Top 40 Under 40, The National Black Lawyers, 2017
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell, 2015
Delaware’s 40 under 40 Award, Chains, Inc., 2014
Delaware Top Lawyers - Litigation, Delaware Today Magazine, 2013
Delaware Top Lawyers - Torts and Insurance Practice, Delaware Today Magazine, 2013

Other Sources of Feedback About Samuel D. Pratcher III

Included on the 2026 Delaware Super Lawyers list

Past Lists

2025 Delaware Super Lawyers list
2024 Delaware Super Lawyers list
2023 Delaware Super Lawyers list
2022 Delaware Super Lawyers list
2021 Delaware Super Lawyers list
2019 Delaware Super Lawyers list
2018 Delaware Super Lawyers list
2017 Delaware Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education
- Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, Michigan, May, 2009
  J.D.
Non Legal Education
- Hampton University, Hampton, Virginia, 2005
  B.S.
  Honors: With Honors
- Salesianum High School

Current Employment Position(s)

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Founding Member
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Past Positions

The Honorable Joseph J. Farnan, Jr., U.S. District Court of Delaware, Judicial Extern
The Honorable Charles H. Toliver, IV, Superior Court of the State of Delaware, Law Clerk
Delaware Department of Justice, Law Clerk

Languages

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English (Primary)
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Spanish
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Classes and Seminars

Faculty Member, National Institute of Trial Advocacy (NITA), 2017
Workers’ Compensation Conference, Ethics, Delaware State Bar Assoc., May 6, 2015
Workers’ Compensation Conference, The “But For” Causation Standard, Delaware State Bar Assoc., January 19, 2016
Effective and Ethical Mediation Techniques, The 21st Annual Rubenstein-Walsh Seminar on Ethics and Professionalism, February 5, 2016
Worker’s Compensation Claim with a Potential Third Party Claim, Delaware State Bar Assoc., June 11, 2016
Civil Litigation, Delaware Bench and Bar Conference, June 17, 2016
New Jersey Assoc., for Justice, Litigating Third Party Cases, Boardwalk Seminar, 2021
Cyber Security in Law Firms and The Pitfalls of Social Media, 2018

Pro Bono Activities

Guardian Ad Litem

Bar Admissions

Delaware, 2009
New Jersey, 2009
U.S. District Court District of Delaware, 2010
U.S. Supreme Court
Pennsylvania, 2024

Other Affiliations

Randy J. Holland Delaware Workers’ Compensation American Inn of Court
Delaware State Bar Association, 2013 - 2018 (Torts and Insurance Section, Chair)
The American Association of Justice (Leaders Forum)
American Bar Association, 2009 - Present
Delaware Bar Association, Multicultural Judges and Lawyers Section
Delaware Trial Lawyers Association, 2015 - Present (Board of Directors)
New Jersey Bar Association, 2009 - Present
The New Moyer Academy (Board of Directors)
DSBA, New Castle County Small Firm & Solo Practitioner Chair, 2016 - 2017 (Executive Committee, Vice President)
Delaware Trial Lawyers Association (Minority Caucus Representative to The American Association of Justice)
Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Fraternities and Sororities

Alpha Phi Alpha

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Contact

Wilmington, DE

1300 N. Grant Ave.
Suite 206
Wilmington, DE 19806

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Phone: 302-566-1796

Fax: 302-803-5302

Email: Send a message

Website: https://www.pkinjury.com

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