Phelan Petty Injury Lawyers is a premier Richmond-based trial law firm that represents individuals across Virginia who have been harmed by accidents or negligence. We handle a wide range of complex personal injury cases, including car accidents, medical malpractice, product liability, and catastrophic injuries. Our team of nationally recognized trial attorneys is dedicated to providing each client with focused attention by accepting only a limited number of cases each year. This approach allows us to conduct thorough investigations and develop tailored legal strategies that maximize results. Over the years, we have secured substantial settlements and verdicts, including a $4 million wrongful death settlement for a swimming pool drowning and a $4 million medical malpractice verdict for a misdiagnosed bowel injury. Our firm is also deeply invested in community service, supporting organizations such as Northstar Academy and Connors Heroes. We believe in using our expertise to not only advocate for our clients but also to foster a safer and more just society. At Phelan Petty, our goal is to hold negligent parties accountable and provide compassionate, determined representation for those in need.
Business details
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Highlights and features
- Experienced Richmond injury attorneys fighting for the injured.
- Millions recovered in verdicts and settlements for clients.
- Expertise in medical malpractice and catastrophic injuries.
- Strong advocacy in car, truck, and motorcycle accidents.
- Skilled in complex litigation and product liability cases.
- Free case evaluations with compassionate legal guidance.
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Services
In Richmond, Virginia, Phelan Petty offers experienced legal representation for families facing the devastating loss of a loved one due to negligence. Their wrongful death attorneys handle cases involving medical malpractice, vehicle accidents, and defective products. They are committed to achieving significant settlements and verdicts that help ease the financial burden on grieving families. 
Phelan Pettys Richmond-based firm provides expert legal representation for Virginians who have suffered traumatic brain injuries. Their experienced lawyers leverage medical and legal expertise to advocate for clients' rights. The firm handles a range of brain injury cases, including concussions, coup-contrecoup injuries, diffuse axonal injuries, and hematomas. With a forward-thinking approach, they work to secure justice and fair compensation. Clients can rely on their dedicated legal team for support every step of the way. 
The rise in motor vehicle accidents across Virginia since 2014 is alarming, with over 67,000 individuals sustaining serious injuries in 2018 alone. Phelan Petty is dedicated to reversing this trend by advocating for victims' rights and holding negligent parties accountable. Our proactive legal strategies aim to secure favorable outcomes, enabling clients to rebuild their lives post-accident.
People
Michael Phelan
Partner
Michael Phelan is a Virginia trial attorney who focuses on complex catastrophic injury and death cases caused by defective products, tractor-trailer truck and other vehicle crashes, explosions, dangerous drugs, defective medical devices and other negligent acts. He has a special focus on traumatic brain injury (TBI) cases. Michaels peers have consistently recognized him for his excellence as a trial lawyer, and his clients have praised him for his commitment to deep research, his outstanding communication skills, and his sincerity and dedication. As one of his valued clients said, Mike puts his heart into it.
Jonathan Petty
Partner
He shielded me from further harm. Thats how one client described her experience being represented by Attorney Jonathan Petty, who is known for his deep knowledge, professionalism, and approachability both in and out of the courtroom.
For his first decade in practice, Jonathan represented doctors, hospitals, and insurance companies involved in complex medical malpractice litigation. He also worked with large corporations to defend wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases involving tractor-trailer accidents and product liability. During that time, Jonathan gained valuable insight into how corporate entities and their legal teams defend these complicated cases.
For his first decade in practice, Jonathan represented doctors, hospitals, and insurance companies involved in complex medical malpractice litigation. He also worked with large corporations to defend wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases involving tractor-trailer accidents and product liability. During that time, Jonathan gained valuable insight into how corporate entities and their legal teams defend these complicated cases.
Brielle Hunt
Partner
Brielles practice focuses exclusively on complex medical negligence and personal injury litigation, which has grown from a desire to help those victimized by the negligence of others. She believes that the best way to zealously represent her clients is to truly get to know them that way she can effectively translate their suffering during the most vulnerable time in their lives. Her clients describe her as passionate, professional, patient and kind. Her hard work and dedication to my case has now literally changed my life, one client wrote. She did so with a dynamism and dedication one rarely sees, wrote another.
Reviews (15)
Lisa George
Nov 19, 2023
Alexis Prutzman
Oct 25, 2023
Amy Whitelaw
Oct 19, 2022
Ryan Frazier
Oct 08, 2022
I am a lawyer in Missouri and had the privilege of working a personal injury case with Mike. He is a great lawyer who cares about his clients. I learned a lot from Mike and his team and was very impressed by their willingness to work hard to get the best result possible for the client. Thanks Mike. Stay in touch.
Cody Mac
Jul 24, 2022
Vasanth Raj
Jun 25, 2021
& Value From our initial consultation through the final settlement, Mr. Jonathan Phetty was extremely attentive, communicates well & makes us understand the process. Mr. Jonathan Phetty is an excellent attorney in every regard. Even during our low phase after our loss, He & his team has been so supportive for us. We randomly came across Mr. Jonathans firm and was extremely happy that we found best Attorney in Richmond. You will be impressed by seeing the level of dedication they show towards the case. My Sincere thanks to Mr. Jonathan & his team.
Niki Loupassi
Nov 29, 2020
Takisha Smith
Jul 15, 2020
I just want to say from beginning to end I was in amazing hands! Brielle Hunt is the goat! Very hard working, dedicated, knowledgeable, detailed, direct, stern, professional, respectful. I could go on and on. She had and continue to have my best interest at heart. She was for ME the whole way and never settled for anything less! I am so blessed to have found this company and even more blessed to have her in my corner! Ask for her so you can too have your own amazing experience! Thank you Brielle Hunt!
Asha Renee Kays
Dec 26, 2019
I have a professional relationship with the attorneys and staff at Phelan Petty. Ive had the opportunity to see them perform both in and out of the courtroom and they are amongst the best trial lawyers in the country. What stands out most about the team at Phelan Petty is that they genuinely care about their clients. They are wonderful to work with and I would highly recommend them to anyone.
Colter Wiggins
Sep 05, 2019
Jenny Park
Jan 17, 2019
Zyale Brown
Nov 30, 2018
Brielle Hunt did an excellent job resolving my case in a timely manner and providing me with excellent results. I would recommend her because she stays on top of the details and always keeps you updated with information. I was able to get in contact with her whenever I needed more information regarding the status etc. Great law firm!
Aleathia Smart
Nov 29, 2018
When I first met with Mr. Petty I didnt know what to expect. He heard my story and immediately thought I had a case for malpractice. The firm did such a wonderful job with handling my case and always kept me informed about everything. I highly recommended them to anyone who is going through a situation where you felt like you were not treated properly or done wrong in some sort of manner by a doctor. They will forever be my DREAM TEAM
Tina Tr
Aug 18, 2018
Jerry McKenna
Jul 22, 2018