Phelan Petty Injury Lawyers is a Richmond-based trial law firm dedicated to helping people across Virginia who have suffered injuries due to accidents or negligence. We focus on complex personal injury cases, including motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, product liability, and catastrophic injuries. Our team of nationally recognized trial attorneys is committed to providing individualized attention by accepting a limited number of significant cases each year. By doing so, we ensure that every case receives the meticulous investigation and customized legal strategy it deserves. Our firm has a strong history of securing major settlements and verdicts, such as a $4 million wrongful death settlement for a drowning case and a $4 million medical malpractice verdict for a failure to diagnose a bowel injury. In addition to legal advocacy, we take pride in giving back to the community, supporting organizations like Northstar Academy and Connors Heroes. Our mission is to fight for justice while making a positive impact both in and out of the courtroom. At Phelan Petty, we believe that every client deserves dedicated representation and a relentless pursuit of justice.
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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
Phelan Pettys Richmond-based wrongful death attorneys provide compassionate and skilled representation for families who have lost loved ones due to negligence. Their legal team handles cases involving medical malpractice, auto accidents, and defective products. By securing substantial verdicts and settlements, they help grieving families gain the financial support they need. 
Phelan Pettys Richmond-based legal team is dedicated to helping traumatic brain injury victims seek justice across Virginia. Their attorneys apply their deep understanding of medical and legal principles to fight for fair compensation. The firm takes on cases involving concussions, coup-contrecoup injuries, diffuse axonal injuries, and hematomas. By using innovative legal strategies, they hold negligent parties accountable. Clients benefit from compassionate and knowledgeable representation tailored to their needs. 
Phelan Petty employs advanced investigative techniques to construct robust cases for motor vehicle accident victims. By leveraging our deep understanding of trucking regulations and medical records, we collaborate with experts to substantiate claims effectively. Our goal is to secure the compensation our clients need to recover fully and restore their quality of life. 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)
Teondra Baldwin
Oct 25, 2023
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Soup Fick
Sep 02, 2023
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After a car accident that resulted in a concussion, when I couldnt think or understand clearly, I was given Brielle Hunt as a name for a lawyer I could trust. I have never been so glad to reach out. She took care of everything, was patient and kind, explaining what she was doing, what I needed to do and what the next step was. She allowed me to focus on healing and getting back to myself without having to worry about my case. My case was handled better than I ever dreamed of and I cannot recommend her services enough! Thank you for everything!
Donna Pridemore
Feb 15, 2023
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Demetria Wilson
Jan 02, 2023
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I was referred to this law firm by a different law firm. When I reached out, Johnathan took my information and set up a meeting with me right away. I was notified of each step being taken on my sons case. Johnathan then brought in Brielle who then took over. They both were amazing and informative. No matter what steps needed to be taken I was prepared for it by Brielle.
This case could've took way longer that what it did but because of their hard work and dedication it didn't. If you need anyone to help call them today! The Wilson family thanks you all so very much for everything.
This case could've took way longer that what it did but because of their hard work and dedication it didn't. If you need anyone to help call them today! The Wilson family thanks you all so very much for everything.
Stefani Guzman
Dec 13, 2022
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I honestly dont know how to express our gratitude to Jonathan, Brielle and of their team. They definitely made us feel like family. Jonathan heard our story and studied our case. Immediately afterwards he gave us all the options he put the best teams in our case. If anything in the future it will always be them who i would trust.
Barry Gabay
Sep 11, 2022
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Kenny Wiggins
Jul 31, 2022
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Communication in any situation with anybody including your attorney, is a must. If I had a question about anything, PhelanPetty would provide me with an answer. They were thorough with any issues and worked hard to resolve these issues with my case. Along with all their hard work, they also cared about how I was doing. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping me physically as well as mentally through this difficult time! The results were more than I had anticipated.
Tracey Fetty
Dec 16, 2021
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After being rear ended in an auto accident that totaled my vehicle, the firm of Phelan and Petty helped put my mind at ease. Initially, the insurance company of the offender was not offering enough to cover my medical bills. I was referred to Phelan and Petty for my auto accident case and I am thankful I had Chris Yakubisin for help. Phone conversations were comfortable, encouraging and helped me understand my personal injury case.
I felt protected and confident I would get back on track because of their hard work and persistence. In the end, I received funds to pay off medical bills, get into another reliable vehicle and move on with my life. I have already referred a client the the Phelan and Petty firm. Thank you so much Mr. Phelan and Mr. Yakubisin!
I felt protected and confident I would get back on track because of their hard work and persistence. In the end, I received funds to pay off medical bills, get into another reliable vehicle and move on with my life. I have already referred a client the the Phelan and Petty firm. Thank you so much Mr. Phelan and Mr. Yakubisin!
Jeff Robinette
Aug 29, 2021
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I have had the pleasure to be co-counsel with Mike Phelan on a traumatic brain injury case and I cannot say enough positive things about my experience with him. Mike is one of the brightest and hardest working lawyers I have ever worked with in my 30 years of law practice. Mike will not let you down when things get tough. You can count on him going the extra mile to get the best result for your case. I highly recommend Mike for complex personal injury cases.
Kellie Wright
Feb 19, 2021
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On a scale of 1-10, I would rate Brielle Hunt a 20! She was extremely professional, courteous and very informative throughout her entire representation of my daughter in an infant settlement hearing. She went above and beyond the normal Guardian ad Litem duties. To receive praise and recognition by the Circuit Court Judge (in open court) for being so thorough as to find more compensation for my daughter just blew me away. I highly recommend this firm and Brielle Hunt!
Jaymie Mongole
Dec 17, 2020
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Niki Loupassi
Nov 29, 2020
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Jenny Park
Jan 17, 2019
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Frances Gary
Aug 22, 2018
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Christopher Nace
Jun 30, 2018
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I have had the privilege of working with the Phelan Petty law firm in a terribly tragic case. The lawyers at Phelan Petty blend zealous advocacy with extraordinary compassion. They will fight for you in the courtroom, and hold your hand or hug your child outside of it. They know the intricacies of the law, and how to eloquently argue it for their clients. If you are looking for a compassionate advocate who knows the ins and outs of the law and will battle for you, Phelan Petty is your firm!