Richard J. Pratt
About Richard J. Pratt
Richard J. Pratt is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2018. Richard J. Pratt is recognized in the following practice area:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Insurance Law
Current Firm: Troutman Pepper Locke LP
Education: University of Pennsylvania, J.D., graduated 1991 and Duke University, B.A., graduated 1988
Location: Washington, DC
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