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 from 2021-2026 . Mr. Pratcher has also received the AVVO Personal Injury Client’s Choice Award from 2019–2024.
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, Pennsylvania, 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
Professional Associations
- 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
Honors
- Super Lawyers Selectee, State of Delaware, 2021 – 2026
- Delaware Today, 2019 – 2025
- Best Lawyers Ones to Watch, 2023 – 2025
- Avvo Client’s Choice Award, 2018 – 2024
- 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., 2015
- Delaware Top Lawyers – Litigation, Delaware Today Magazine, 2013
- Delaware Top Lawyers – Torts and Insurance Practice, Delaware Today Magazine, 2013
Classes & Seminars
- How to Manage a Law Firm, Delaware Law School, 2025
- 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
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.
