Lesley A. Pfleging

Lesley A. Pfleging

Partner
Lesley enjoys the fast-paced nature of juggling - whether it’s defending her transportation clients, or taking care of her daughters, she is a self-proclaimed Type A personality! Lesley prides herself on offering her clients recommendations in the form of the “key takeaways,” ensuring clarity and transparency each step of the way.
Lesley A. Pfleging
“No two cases are alike – I pride myself on determining innovative solutions that address the unique complexities and objectives of each claim to ensure a quality litigation result.”

Lesley is a partner within Lewis Wagner’s transportation practice group where she focuses primarily on representing commercial carriers and drivers in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases in state and federal court, as well as 24/7 state-wide emergency accident investigation. She strives to be practical when communicating with clients, the judiciary, and opposing counsel—and prides herself on understanding when a claim needs to be moved early in the process so as not to unduly lengthen the process. She can delve into the weeds on a complex claim or break down complex claims into actionable solutions in accordance with the client's risk management objectives.

Lesley remains actively involved in speaking on transportation related matters across the country and an active participant in ALFA International's Transportation Practice Group. She is Martindale-Hubbell AV rated and has been recognized by Indiana Super Lawyers.

Outside of her practice, Lesley enjoys hiking, skiing, traveling, and watching Disney movies with her daughters.

Lesley is a partner within Lewis Wagner’s transportation practice group where she focuses primarily on representing commercial carriers and drivers in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases in state and federal court, as well as 24/7 state-wide emergency accident investigation. She strives to be practical when communicating with clients, the judiciary, and opposing counsel—and prides herself on understanding when a claim needs to be moved early in the process so as not to unduly lengthen the process. She can delve into the weeds on a complex claim or break down complex claims into actionable solutions in accordance with the client's risk management objectives.

Lesley remains actively involved in speaking on transportation related matters across the country and an active participant in ALFA International's Transportation Practice Group. She is Martindale-Hubbell AV rated and has been recognized by Indiana Super Lawyers.

Outside of her practice, Lesley enjoys hiking, skiing, traveling, and watching Disney movies with her daughters.

  • Indiana University Kelley School of Business, B.S., 2003
  • Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, J.D., 2006
  • Supreme Court of Indiana, 2007
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana, 2007
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana, 2007
  • ALFA International
    • Contact Partner
    • Transportation Practice Group – Regional Seminar Co-Chair, 2019-2023
    • Women's Initiative Practice Group
  • American Bar Association
  • American Society of Legal Advocates
    • Top 40 Litigation Lawyers Under 40 for the State of Indiana, 2013-2015
  • Defense Research Institute
  • Indiana State Bar Association
  • Indiana Super Lawyers
    • Super Lawyers, 2019-2022
    • Rising Stars, 2013-2017
  • Indianapolis American Inns of Court
  • Indianapolis Bar Association
    • Legal Lines Volunteer
    • Bar Leader Series XI, 2014
  • Indianapolis Bar Foundation Distinguished Fellow
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rated AV® Preeminent
  • Real Mother Truckers
    • Executive Committee
  • The Indiana Lawyer – Leadership in Law, Up and Coming Lawyer, 2014
  • “Providing Stability or Confidence in an Otherwise Uncertain Situation: Anchoring Pain and Suffering During the Plaintiffs' Deposition,” TIDA 30th Annual Seminar, Orlando, Florida, October 13, 2022.
  • “Geographic Case Evaluation, Evaluation - The Intersection of Information and Risk,” ALFA International Transportation Practice Group Seminar, White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, May 3, 2018.
  • “Transportation Litigation, Regulations & Verdicts,” Arkansas Trucking Seminar, Rogers, Arkansas, September 14, 2017.
  • “Strategies for Selecting a Reptile Proof Jury,” Panelist, ALFA International Transportation Seminar, Scottsdale, Arizona, May 10-12, 2017.
  • “Effective Communication,” Moderator, Arkansas Trucking Seminar, Rogers, Arkansas, September 13-15, 2016.
  • “Medicare Set-Asides and Liens 101, Personal Injury Claims: The Insurance Defense Perspective”, National Business Institute, August 21, 2015.
  • “Resolving All Claims,” ALFA International Transportation Practice Group Mini Seminar, November 20, 2013.
  • “Common Problems in Resolving Transportation Claims; Managing Costs Intelligently,” ALFA International Transportation Practice Group Mini Seminar, Chattanooga, Tennessee, November 7, 2012.
  • Transportation Practice Group ALFA International – Go Team Editor, 2017.
  • Transportation Practice Group Seminar Course Book Editor, ALFA International, 2013, 2014.
  • “A Look at Treating Physician Disclosures Under Federal Rule 26(a)(2) and Indiana Trial rule 26  (B)(4),” Indiana Civil Litigation Review, Volume VIII, 2011.

Lesley has resolved hundreds of cases via mediation and/or settlement conferences ranging from wrongful death, TBIs, and soft tissue claims.

  • Farris v. Wal-Mart Stores East, L.P., 1:19-cv-02035-DML-JRS (S.D. Ind. 2020)
  • Canterburys v. American Legion Post No. 507, Ridgeville, Indiana, and Ridgeville, Indiana Post No. 507, Inc.
  • Crawfordsville Square LLC v. Monroe Guaranty Insurance Company, 906 N.E.2d 934 (Ind. Ct. App. 2009).
  • Hall v. Four M LLC, WL 5818164, 2009.