William L. Pratt

William L. Pratt is an experienced attorney at The Hodge Law Firm with more than 36 years of legal practice in Louisiana, Texas, and Georgia. His work includes property damage insurance law claims, personal injury, commercial litigation, medical malpractice, and class action matters. He has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts. William has tried jury and bench trials, giving him strong courtroom experience and practical insight into complex disputes involving businesses, homeowners, and injured clients seeking fair legal results in court.

William earned his J.D. from Tulane University School of Law in New Orleans. He also earned his B.A. from Tulane University, where he majored in History. His legal education helped prepare him for trial work, appeals, and civil litigation in several courts. His academic background supports his ability to study facts, review policies, build arguments, and explain legal issues in a clear way for clients who need guidance during difficult insurance or injury claims after major losses.

William has handled first party insurance claims for homeowners and commercial property owners since 2000. These matters often involve denied, delayed, or underpaid claims after hurricane, hail, fire, water, tornado, vandalism, or other property damage. He works to hold insurers accountable when policyholders believe they have not received the benefits owed under their policies. He has also handled appeals before state appellate courts, the Fifth Circuit, and other courts, including matters involving commercial and personal injury disputes for clients.

William L. Pratt is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell and has been designated Preeminent by that publication. His background also includes service as a Louisiana State Bar Examiner and work on notary law matters. He is a certified Louisiana mediator, which helps him understand negotiation, settlement, and dispute resolution. Through his practice, he helps people and businesses pursue compensation, challenge unfair claim decisions, and move legal matters toward a practical result when court action or settlement efforts become necessary for recovery and closure.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Attorney, The Hodge Law Firm
• Member, Louisiana Bar Association
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Member, State Bar of Georgia
• Past member, Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel
• Member, Louisiana Association of Justice
• Member, New Orleans Bar Association

Licensed State

• Louisiana
• Texas
• District of Columbia
• Georgia

Education

• Tulane University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Tulane University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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