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NEWS AND NOTES FROM THE LAWYERS AT PRATT-THOMAS WALKER.


Welcome to the 'law blog' of Pratt-Thomas Walker. In addition to regular updates and news from our practice areas, partner, Andy Gowder, holds court on 'Grounded' - a special topic area dealing with land use rights and other matters.

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Federal Preemption Defeats Case Based on South Carolina law

August 14, 2010 – 10:32 am

Preemption is a concept deeply rooted in the United States Constitution and in our system of federalism. When it presents itself in a state court room, however, the concept becomes more real, and hard-edged, particularly when it is used to defeat a wrongful death claim in favor of Ford Motor Company.

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PTW in Forbes

May 24, 2010 – 2:11 pm

The May 24th issue of Forbes magazine features a profile on Pratt-Thomas Walker, highlighting the firm’s agility and our strong commercial litigation practice. In case you missed it, click here:  Forbes

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Walker admitted to American College of Trial Lawyers

May 17, 2010 – 3:15 pm

Pratt-Thomas Walker managing shareholder, Trenholm Walker, was one of 129 fellows inducted in the prestigious American College of Trial Lawyers at the College’s 2009 annual meeting in Boston. This honor is extended by invitation only, after stringent peer review. Fellows are experienced trial lawyers who have become masters of the art of advocacy, and their careers reflect the highest standards [...]

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