About Lea Phelps

Lea Phelps is originally from Cedar Hill, Texas. Before entering the law, she worked as a registered travel nurse, obtaining her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Baptist Health Sciences University in Memphis. Her clinical background spans multiple specialties and gives her a distinct perspective in medical malpractice cases. After earning her J.D. from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law, Lea worked as a prosecuting attorney, then in nursing home defense.

She joined The Brad Hendricks Law Firm in November 2023 and concentrates her practice on medical malpractice, medical negligence, misdiagnosis, and defective products. She is a member of the Arkansas Bar Association, Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association, American Association for Justice, and the American Association of Nurse Attorneys. Outside work, Lea enjoys the theatre and spending time with family and friends.

Proven verdicts and settlements at The Brad Hendricks Law Firm

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A federal jury in Little Rock awarded $18.5 million after finding Honeywell liable for the mesothelioma death of a central Arkansas brake shop worker who spent years handling Bendix asbestos-containing brake products; Honeywell settled with the family for an undisclosed amount before the verdict was read.

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas (Little Rock) · 2019Product LiabilityRead the full story →

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is unique and depends on its own facts.

Practice areas

Education

University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law
J.D.
Baptist Health Sciences University
Undergraduate

Bar admissions & credentials

State Bar of Arkansas, admitted 2020

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