How much does it cost to hire Jonathan for a car accidents case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jonathan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does Jonathan offer a free consultation?

Jonathan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jonathan's office. Some car accidents attorneys offer free consults — check Jonathan's current terms during booking.

How long do car accidents cases in Virginia typically take?

Simple car accidents matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Jonathan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Jonathan take my case if I'm outside Richmond?

Jonathan is licensed in Virginia. Matters governed by Virginia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Jonathan will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

What should I bring to my first meeting with Jonathan?

Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Jonathan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Jonathan accepting new car accidents clients right now?

Jonathan's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Unclaimed · Is this you?

Jonathan Petty, Car Accidents Attorney in Richmond, Virginia

Over 32 years of legal practice · focused on Car Accidents, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury · 4.9/5 rating from 7 verified client reviews

PartneratPhelan Petty Injury Lawyers

Richmond, VA

Practicing car accidents in Richmond since 1994.

32+: Years practicing
4.9 ★: 7 client reviews
5: Bar admissions

Practices in

Car Accidents Medical Malpractice Personal Injury Product Liability TBI/SCI Truck Accidents +1 more →

Are you Jonathan Petty?

This profile was built from public bar records and is still unclaimed. Claim it free to control your photo, bio, and fees — and get client inquiries sent straight to you.

Claim this profile — free

Quick answer

Jonathan Petty is a partner based in Richmond, VA. The practice focuses on Car Accidents, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury. Jonathan has over 32 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Phelan Petty Injury Lawyers. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 7 client reviews.

Based in: Richmond, VA
Experience: over 32 years
Known for: Car Accidents · Medical Malpractice · Personal Injury

Handles Car Accidents, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury matters from Richmond, VA.
Over 32 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
Recognized with AV Preeminent.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Jonathan takes on

Jonathan concentrates on car accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability, and tbi/sci. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jonathan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Car Accidents cases in Richmond, Virginia

Jonathan takes car accidents matters in Richmond, Virginia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jonathan agrees to represent you.

Medical Malpractice cases in Richmond, Virginia

Jonathan takes medical malpractice matters in Richmond, Virginia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jonathan agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Richmond, Virginia

Jonathan takes personal injury matters in Richmond, Virginia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jonathan agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in Richmond, Virginia

Jonathan takes product liability matters in Richmond, Virginia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jonathan agrees to represent you.

TBI/SCI cases in Richmond, Virginia

Jonathan takes tbi/sci matters in Richmond, Virginia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jonathan agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Jonathan Petty — car accidents lawyer in Richmond

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.

Since 2004, Jonathan has applied the deep knowledge and experience he gained working on the defense side of litigation to represent ordinary people injured by car and truck accidents, medical malpractice, and defective products in Virginia. He has successfully tried medical malpractice and personal injury cases to verdict in courts throughout Virginia, and he has handled cases on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts across the country. The results he obtains for his clients are regularly listed among the annual “Largest Verdicts” reported in the Virginia Lawyers Weekly publication.

Jonathan is also committed to community service. In 2017, Governor Terry McAuliffe appointed him to a three-year term on the Virginia Birth-Related Injury Compensation Program's Board of Directors. He has also served on the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association's legislative, fundraising, and medical malpractice committees.

Jonathan was born in New York and raised in Charlottesville, Virginia. After seven years practicing law in Georgia, he moved from Atlanta to Richmond with his wife, Sydney. They currently live in the city with their two children. In their free time, Jonathan and his family enjoy the outdoors, music, sports of all kinds, traveling, and cooking.

Awards and Recognition

• Top 100: 2019 Virginia Super Lawyers

• Virginia Super Lawyers Personal Injury Medical Malpractice, Plaintiff, 2019

• Listed in Super Lawyers, 2008 to present

• Virginia Super Lawyers, Plaintiff’s Medical Malpractice, 2008 to present

• Best Lawyers in America, 2012–present

• Virginia Super Lawyers, Plaintiff’s Medical Malpractice, 2008 to present

• Virginia’s Largest Verdicts of 2017, #4 ($2.4 million), as published in Virginia Lawyers Weekly

• Top 50: 2017 Richmond Super Lawyers

• Top 100: 2017 Virginia Super Lawyers

• Top 50: 2014 Richmond Super Lawyers

• Top 100: 2014 Virginia Super Lawyers

• Best Lawyers, Lawyer of the Year, Medical Malpractice Law — Plaintiffs, 2014

• Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2007

• Virginia Rising Stars, 2007

Professional Memberships

• Board of Directors, Virginia Birth-Related Injury Compensation Program

• Virginia Bar Association, 1998 to present

• Georgia Bar Association, 1994 to present

• Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Board of Governors

• American Association for Justice (AAJ)

• Southern Trial Lawyers Association

• Richmond Bar Association

Working with Jonathan on a car accidents matter

“He shielded me from further harm.” That’s 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…

Clients Jonathan works with

Jonathan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for car accidents, medical malpractice, and personal injury matters in Richmond and the surrounding Virginia area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

Emory University School of Law
J.D. · 1994
Duke University
A.B. English · 1991

Jurisdictions

Jonathan's state bar admissions

U.S. District Court,
2002 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2001 · ACTIVE
Virginia
1998 · ACTIVE
Georgia (Inactive)
1994 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1994 · ACTIVE

Jonathan studied at J.D. in Emory University School of Law and A.B. English in Duke University.

Law school and academic background

Jonathan completed J.D. in Emory University School of Law and A.B. English in Duke University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Jonathan runs in Virginia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Jonathan has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

AV Preeminent

Legal awards and honors

AV Preeminent.

Locations

Jonathan Petty's office in Richmond

Jonathan's primary office is at 3315 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA, 23230. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Phelan Petty Injury Lawyers

3315 West Broad Street

Richmond, VA 23230

Open in Google Maps

Client feedback

Client reviews of Jonathan Petty — 4.9/5 rating from 7 verified client reviews

Every review below is from a verified client of Jonathan. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing car accidents attorneys in Richmond.

4.9

7 client reviews

Client ratings are sourced from public records and editorial research. Reviews on LawyersListed are accepted from verified clients once Jonathan Petty claims this profile.

Read all reviews

Hiring guide

How to hire Jonathan Petty — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new car accidents attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jonathan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Jonathan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jonathan's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Jonathan will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a car accidents attorney in Richmond, Virginia

A short list to run through before you commit: How many car accidents matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Jonathan

Jonathan discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in car accidents practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every car accidents matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Jonathan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Jonathan's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many car accidents practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Jonathan Petty

How much does it cost to hire Jonathan for a car accidents case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jonathan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Jonathan offer a free consultation?
Jonathan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jonathan's office. Some car accidents attorneys offer free consults — check Jonathan's current terms during booking.
How long do car accidents cases in Virginia typically take?
Simple car accidents matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Jonathan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Jonathan take my case if I'm outside Richmond?
Jonathan is licensed in Virginia. Matters governed by Virginia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Jonathan will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Jonathan?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Jonathan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Jonathan accepting new car accidents clients right now?
Jonathan's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Car Accidents attorneys serving Richmond, Alexandria and Arlington in Virginia

Jonathan handles car accidents matters throughout Virginia. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified car accidents attorneys in that community.

More counsel

If Jonathan's intake is full or the fit isn't right, these car accidents attorneys in Richmond handle similar matters. Every profile below is verified and open to consultations.