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also known as Brad Ponder
Brad specializes in complex litigation, including class actions and mass torts in both state and federal court. He represents consumer and business owners in a variety of law suits, including class actions against major corporations and energy cooperatives.
Throughout his career, Brad has litigated numerous corporate disputes and automotive/commercial trucking cases, including several complex railroad grade crossing accident cases. He has handled multiple coverage issues relating to commercial and personal insurance policies.
Brad has spent a large portion of his career representing injured railroad workers throughout the southeastern United States in actions brought under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (“FELA”), as well as the Safety Appliance Act (“SAA”) and the Locomotive Inspection Act (“LIA”). He has represented numerous railroaders in Title 49 “Whistleblower” claims as well.
Following receiving his degree in Political Science from Rhodes College, Brad spent two years in Washington, DC working in governmental affairs and campaign finance. He also has served as a political advisor on an Alabama Supreme Court campaign. While in law school, Brad received the George Peach Taylor Award for outstanding advocacy in a national trial advocacy competition. He also served as the Vice President of the Student Farrah Law Society and a Senior Editor of the Law & Psychology Review. During his time at law school, Brad also published But Look Over Here: How the Use of Technology at Trial Mesmerizes Jurors and Secures Verdicts, 29 LAW & PSYCHOL. REV. 289 (2005), which explores the effectiveness and potential pitfalls of technology in the courtroom.
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Acquired: 2018
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State: Alabama
Acquired: 2006
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3221 M St. NW, Upper Floor, Washington, DC, 20007
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Posted by Matthew | August 9, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Brad Ponder took my case to the next level. I had more evidence against me than for me because of a preexisting injury and the way Brad is able to pull the new facts away from the old facts is absolutely amazing. His attention to detail and his memory are outstanding. I was worried when I hired Brad ...
Posted by Sheila | June 5, 2017 | Hired Attorney
I own a small business. A large corporation stole some very valuable proprietary information from my company. Mr. Ponder fought tirelessly against the corporation's group of lawyers. He never backed down. In the end, I was compensated fully plus he got punitive damages against the company. Brad Po...
"Brad is an incredibly talented practitioner that has a technical understanding of his subject matter that is second to none. I've known him to handle complex and diverse cases with large firm expertise and small firm service. Very result oriented while always keeping the client in mind. Proud to recommend him."
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2024
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2023
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2022
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2021
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2020
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2018
Birmingham's Top Lawyers, B-Metro Magazine
2018
Top 25 Class Actions Attorneys, National Trial Lawyers
2018
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2017
Top 25 Class Actions Attorneys, National Trial Lawyers
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Birmingham's Top Lawyers, B-Metro Magazine
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Birmingham's Top Lawyers, B-METRO Magazine
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
George Peach Taylor Award, University of Alabama School of Law
2024 - Present
Member, Ponder Legal Group
2012 - 2023
Member, Montgomery Ponder, LLC
2007 - 2012
Attorney, Webster, Henry, Lyons, White, Bradwell & Black, PC
2018 - Present
DC Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Alabama State Bar AssociationMember
2015 - 2018
Birmingham Bar AssociationMember
Confidential settlement
2006
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2005
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