Samuel D. Pratcher, III
Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Wilmington, Delaware
Pratcher Krayer LLC
Practice areas: Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation, Medical Malpractice; view more
Licensed in Delaware since: 2009
Education: The Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Languages spoken: English, Spanish
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302-566-1796
Pratcher Krayer LLC
1300 N. Grant Ave.Suite 206
Wilmington, DE 19806 Visit website
Samuel D. Pratcher III, partner at Pratcher Krayer LLC in Wilmington, Delaware, is a seasoned litigator with extensive experience in personal injury and workers’ compensation law. Over more than a decade, he has secured justice for thousands of clients harmed by car collisions, workplace incidents, medical negligence and premises liability accidents. Known for his relentless advocacy, he fights to achieve fair outcomes for those he represents.
Mr. Pratcher’s practice concentrates exclusively on representing plaintiffs in personal injury, workers’ compensation and nursing home abuse cases. His focused approach ensures he remains current on evolving statutes and court rulings, providing clients with cutting-edge legal strategies. He is equally committed to improving the legal profession, serving on committees for the Delaware Supreme Court and Superior Court, as well as the Rules of Professional Conduct Committee. These appointments reflect his reputation for integrity and leadership in the legal community.
Mr. Pratcher is admitted in Delaware, New Jersey and the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware. He earned his J.D. from Thomas M. Cooley Law School and graduated with honors from Hampton University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Pratcher served as counsel for a regional defense firm, where he protected the interests of insurance carriers. This background gives him strategic insight into the methods used to minimize claims, enabling him to anticipate challenges and maximize results for injured parties.
Mr. Pratcher’s work has earned repeated recognition. Delaware Today Magazine named him among the state’s top lawyers for many years. The National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys honored him as one of Delaware’s Top 10 from 2013 through 2022. Avvo also presented him with its Client’s Choice Award in personal injury for several consecutive years, underscoring his dedication to client satisfaction and results.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Workers' Compensation: Claimant, Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: PlaintiffFocus areas
Animal Bites, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 70% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 20% Workers' Compensation: Claimant
- 10% Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 2009, Delaware
Professional Webpage: https://www.pkinjury.com/attorney/samuel-d-pratcher-iii/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Delaware, 2009
- Pennsylvania, 2024
- Delaware Trial Lawyers Association, Minority Caucus Representative to The American Association of Justice
- DSBA, New Castle County Small Firm & Solo Practitioner Chair, Executive Committee, Vice President, 2016 – 2017
- The New Moyer Academy, Board of Directors
- New Jersey Bar Association, 2009 – Present
- Delaware Trial Lawyers Association, Board of Directors, 2015 – Present
- Delaware Bar Association, Multicultural Judges and Lawyers Section
- American Bar Association, 2009 – Present
- The American Association of Justice, Leaders Forum
- Delaware State Bar Association, Torts and Insurance Section, Chair, 2013 – Present
- Randy J. Holland Delaware Workers’ Compensation American Inn of Court
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. District Court District of Delaware, 2010
- New Jersey, 2009
Pro bono / Community Service
- Guardian Ad Litem
Honors
- Super Lawyers Selectee, Delaware, 2021 - 2025
- Best Lawyers Ones to Watch, 2023 - 2025
- Avvo Client's Choice Award, 2018 - 2024
- Delaware Today, 2019 – 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 Award, 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 – Torts and Insurance Practice, Delaware Today Magazine, 2013
- Delaware Top Lawyers – Litigation, Delaware Today Magazine, 2013
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
Educational Background
- Hampton University, Hampton, Virginia, B.S., With Honors, 2005
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Faculty Member, National Institute of Trial Advocacy (NITA), 2017
- How to Manage a Law Firm, Delaware Law School, 2025
- Cyber Security in Law Firms and The Pitfalls of Social Media, 2018
- New Jersey Association for Justice, Litigating Third Party Cases, Boardwalk Seminar, 2021
- Civil Litigation, Delaware Bench and Bar Conference, June 17, 2016
- Worker’s Compensation Claim with a Potential Third Party Claim, Delaware State Bar Assoc., June 11, 2016
- Effective and Ethical Mediation Techniques, The 21st Annual Rubenstein-Walsh Seminar on Ethics and Professionalism, February 5, 2016
- Workers’ Compensation Conference, The “But For” Causation Standard, Delaware State Bar Association, January 19, 2016
- Workers’ Compensation Conference, Ethics, Delaware State Bar Association, May 6, 2015
Office location for Samuel D. Pratcher, III
1300 N. Grant Ave.
Suite 206
Wilmington, DE 19806
Phone: 302-566-1796
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2021 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2017 - 2019