“Among the brightest highlights of the Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia’s 2019 Annual Meeting was Tim Pratt’s inspiring presentation on professionalism. Tim discussed the path toward happiness in the legal profession through unwavering belief in oneself and constant adherence to integrity. Mr. Pratt is a dynamic presenter who blends humility and confidence seamlessly, mixed with just the right amount of humor. His presentation was a hit!”
Erik Legg, President Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia—Ferrell, White and Legg, Huntington WVa
— Erik Legg of Ferrell, White and Legg
Tim was our Keynote Speaker at our Partner Retreat in the fall of 2017. After decades in large firms attending retreats listening to presentations by the prototypical law firm consultants, we wanted to do something different and engage on a one-to-one basis with someone who had been a first tier trial attorney before moving in house as General Counsel and Chief Administrative Officer of a global medical device company. Tim was generous with his time and straightforward with his advice and response to questions which allowed us to focus our discussions on the issues that were important to us. Tim shared his insights about what corporate clients seek in a law firm and how they distinguish among firms addressing issues well beyond the usual cliché that clients hire lawyers not firms. Tim’s insights about our firm and what we might do to improve recruitment, retention, client service and technological offerings to clients have helped us shape our vision and practice. If you are looking for someone with deep roots in law and extensive experience as the purchaser of legal services for a corporation, we strongly recommend Tim.
— Michael Tanenbaum of Tanenbaum/Keale in Newark, NJ.
Tim shares his insights about what corporate clients seek in a law firm and how they distinguish among firms addressing issues well beyond the usual cliché that clients hire lawyers not firms. Tim’s insights about our firm and what we might do to improve recruitment, retention, client service and technological offerings to clients have helped us shape our vision and practice. If you are looking for someone with deep roots in law and extensive experience as the purchaser of legal services for a corporation, we strongly recommend Tim.
— Frank Ramos of Clarke Silverglate in Miami, Florida.
Tim Pratt, who has seen just about everything in the legal world, organized an incredible orientation and training program for a group of 25 new associates. Tim grew up in Iowa; he became a seasoned first-chair trial lawyer; he has served as a Corporate Secretary and General Counsel for a major medical device company; and that is only the beginning. Tim brings his life’s work to these sessions — invaluable professional and personal experience and unforgettable stories that made the program come alive. I kept thinking as I listened to and watched Tim, “How fortunate are these new lawyers to be able to benefit from such a successful lawyer’s understanding of the profession?” I cannot recommend Tim more highly. Learning from Tim’s life lessons is a gift – at any stage of a lawyer’s career.
— Madeleine McDonough, Managing Partner, Shook, Hardy and Bacon in Kansas City, MO
