James Ponton graduated with his Bachelor of Arts in 2001 from Siena College in Loudonville, New York. He received his Juris Doctorate in 2004 from Albany Law School in Albany, New York. While at Albany Law, he was a member of the Albany Law Review. After graduation, he began his practice at Downey and Cleveland, LLP in Marietta, Georgia, representing insurance companies and their insureds in first and third party actions. While at Downey and Cleveland, LLP, he tried numerous cases to verdict as well as authoring numerous successful decisions in Georgia's appellate courts, includingPenny v. McBride, 282 Ga. App. 590 (2007);Mealer v. Kennedy, 290 Ga. App. 432 (2008); andWhatley v. Sharma, 291 Ga. App. 228 (2008). As a former insurance defense attorney, James is keenly aware of litigation tactics employed by insurance companies to pressure the injured party to accept a smaller settlement or simply walk away from their case.
In 2008, James began his representation of Georgia families who have experienced personal injury or death due to the negligence of others when he joined Goldstein & Hayes, P.C., in Atlanta, Georgia. While at Goldstein & Hayes, P.C., he tried numerous cases to verdict, most recently Alexis Hall, by next friend and natural guardianAkili Hall v. Tampico Taxi, Inc., No. 07-EV-002644D, which resulted in a verdict in favor of the Halls on November 19, 2010, in the amount of $851,137.40.
He is currently a member of the State Bar of Georgia and is admitted to practice before all Georgia State, Superior, and appellate courts, including the Georgia Supreme Court as well as the United States District Courts for the Northern District of Georgia and the United States Court of Appeals for the 11th District. James is also a member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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GA | Active Member in Good Standing | 2005 | 04/17/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Georgia Superlawyer 2019 | Atlanta Magazine | 2019 |
Rising Star | Georgia Super Lawyers | 2018 |
Rising Star | Atlanta Magazine | 2018 |
10 Best Under 40 | American Institute of Personal Injury Lawyers | 2017 |
Rising Star | Georgia Super Lawyers | 2017 |
Top 10% Attorney | Lawyers of Distinction | 2017 |
Rising Star | Atlanta Magazine | 2017 |
Rising Star | Georgia Super Lawyers | 2016 |
10 Best Under 40 | American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys | 2016 |
Rising Star | Atlanta Magazine | 2016 |
Rising Star | Georgia Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Rising Star | Atlanta Magazine | 2015 |
Rising Star | Georgia Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Rising Star | Georgia Super Lawyers | 2010 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Principal | Ponton Law | 2012 - Present |
Associate | Goldstein & Hayes, P.C. | 2009 - 2012 |
Associate | Downey & Cleveland, LLP | 2005 - 2008 |
Extern | New York State Attorney General | 2003 - 2004 |
Extern | New York State Supreme Court | 2002 - 2003 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Georgia Court of Appeals | Admitted to Practice | 2017 - Present |
Georgia Supreme Court | Admitted to Practice | 2017 - Present |
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Admitted to Practice | 2017 - Present |
Atlanta Bar Assocation | Member | 2016 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 2015 - Present |
Lawyers Club | Member | 2014 - Present |
United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia | Member | 2006 - Present |
State Bar of Georgia | Member | N/A |
Cobb County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2010 - 2017 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Legal Guide on Avvo | 5 Things to Do in a Car Accident in Georgia | 2017 |
Blog Posting | Understanding Georgia's Super Speeder Law | 2016 |
Blog Posting | Best Counties for Personal Injury Lawsuits in Georgia | 2016 |
Blog Posting | Store Owners: Are They Required to Protect Us from Injury | 2016 |
Blog Posting | Truckers and Drugs: The Dangers of Drug Use by Commercial Truck Drivers | 2016 |
Blog Posting | After the Injury: What Steps Should be Taken After an Accident? | 2016 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Albany Law School of Union University | JD - Juris Doctor | 2004 |
Siena College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2001 |
Case name | Outcome |
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In re S.H. | Mediation Settlement in the amount of $600,000 |
In re: T.B. | settlement in the amount of $150,000 |
In re M. P. | policy limits of $250,000 |
In re C.W. | settlement in the amount of $125,000 |
In re: V.M. | Settlement-$400,000 |
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Rahul Aggarwal, Unknown Attorney on Feb 28, 2018
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An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services.
William Phillips, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 28, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer. My go to attorney for any personal injury matter in Georgia.
Mark Rowe, Trucking accident Attorney on Apr 13, 2017
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James Ponton aggressively pursues every angle of a case on behalf of his clients. He is thorough, detail-orientated, and works tirelessly to protect his clients rights. I highly recommend him.
Kevin McKie, Trucking accident Attorney on Apr 8, 2017
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I strongly endorse this attorney. James T. Ponton is a highly skilled lawyer that is well respected in the legal community. He works hard for his clients and is ethical and knowledgeable. I highly recommend him for any trucking accident law matter.
Matthew Wagoner, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 7, 2017
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James is an exceptional lawyer - he's equally hardworking and intelligent. And he understands how advocate and communicate to judges and juries on behalf of his clients. He is not afraid to play hardball with insurance companies and take them to task in the court room when they refuse to compensate his clients. I highly endorse James.
Walter Hnot,, Car accident Attorney on Mar 26, 2017
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James is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation.
Kevin Neiman, Unknown Attorney on Feb 21, 2017
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James T. Ponton is an extremely knowledgeable and efficient attorney in his area of practice. His responses to inquiries on Avvo evidence a thorough understanding of car accident law, a concern for consumers' needs, and a common-sense approach to solutions. I enjoy reading his replies and appreciate his willingness to contribute his knowledge. I endorse this attorney.
Matthew Medaglia, Unknown Attorney on Feb 21, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer. If you are in a car accident in Atlanta and need representation, Mr. Ponton is the lawyer to call.
Michael Fineman, Car accident Attorney on Feb 20, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer. Excellent lawyer in the community. Has helped countless clients receive justice.
Joon Jeong, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 17, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer. He has a great reputation in Atlanta Legal Community.
Philip Vera, Car accident Attorney on Feb 17, 2017
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If you've been involved in an auto accident in the Atlanta area, listen closely. You have found the lawyer I would send my friends in the area to. He delivers results for his clients.
H. Aalsberg, Car accident Attorney on Feb 17, 2017
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If your involved in an accident you can go to hundreds of lawyers who will take your case. But if you want to win the most money and get the best results you need Attorney James T. Ponton on your side. He is one of America's Top Personal Injury Lawyers. I endorse him!
Lewis Giles, Unknown Attorney on Feb 16, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.
Paul Hannaford, Car accident Attorney on Feb 16, 2017
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From reviewing Attorney Ponton's reviews you can see that he is extremely knowledgeable attorney who cares deeply for his clients.
Ekaterina Powell, Unknown Attorney on Feb 16, 2017
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Very knowledgeable attorney, dedicated to his clients' success
Paul Eads, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 15, 2017
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Outstanding attorney and great resource both on Avvo and elsewhere.
Sarah Condor-Fisher, Car accident Attorney on Feb 15, 2017
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James is a true expert in his field: with years of experience in personal injury law, he has a firm grasp on legal issues and evidence. What is more, he is also experienced in appellate law and insurance, both of these fields being a great boost to the domain of personal injury. I endorse him without any hesitation.
Malosack Berjis, Car accident Attorney on Feb 15, 2017
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James is a valuable asset to the legal community. His continuing dedication to the law and his clients is admirable.
Wendy Barlow, Car accident Attorney on Feb 15, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer. James is dedicated to his clients. He extremely knowledgeable. His dedication and knowledge help him achieve positive results for his clients.
Bradford Sperr, Car accident Attorney on Feb 15, 2017
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James is a skilled trial lawyer who gets great results for his clients. He is highly regarded in the legal community.
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