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  • Atlanta, GA
  • Licensed for 17 years
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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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Ponton Law

2002 Summit Blvd.
Suite 300
Atlanta, GA, 30319

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    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    GAActive Member in Good Standing 200504/17/2022
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers40
    Legal guides2
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate Granted
    Georgia Superlawyer 2019Atlanta Magazine2019
    Rising StarGeorgia Super Lawyers2018
    Rising StarAtlanta Magazine2018
    10 Best Under 40American Institute of Personal Injury Lawyers2017
    Rising StarGeorgia Super Lawyers2017
    Top 10% AttorneyLawyers of Distinction2017
    Rising StarAtlanta Magazine2017
    Rising StarGeorgia Super Lawyers2016
    10 Best Under 40American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys2016
    Rising StarAtlanta Magazine2016
    Rising StarGeorgia Super Lawyers2015
    Rising StarAtlanta Magazine2015
    Rising StarGeorgia Super Lawyers2014
    Rising StarGeorgia Super Lawyers2010
    work experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    PrincipalPonton Law2012 - Present
    AssociateGoldstein & Hayes, P.C.2009 - 2012
    AssociateDowney & Cleveland, LLP2005 - 2008
    ExternNew York State Attorney General2003 - 2004
    ExternNew York State Supreme Court2002 - 2003
    associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    Georgia Court of AppealsAdmitted to Practice2017 - Present
    Georgia Supreme CourtAdmitted to Practice2017 - Present
    United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh CircuitAdmitted to Practice2017 - Present
    Atlanta Bar AssocationMember2016 - Present
    American Bar AssociationMember2015 - Present
    Lawyers ClubMember2014 - Present
    United States District Court for the Northern District of GeorgiaMember2006 - Present
    State Bar of GeorgiaMemberN/A
    Cobb County Bar AssociationMemberN/A
    Georgia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember2010 - 2017
    publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    Legal Guide on Avvo5 Things to Do in a Car Accident in Georgia2017
    Blog PostingUnderstanding Georgia's Super Speeder Law2016
    Blog PostingBest Counties for Personal Injury Lawsuits in Georgia2016
    Blog PostingStore Owners: Are They Required to Protect Us from Injury2016
    Blog PostingTruckers and Drugs: The Dangers of Drug Use by Commercial Truck Drivers2016
    education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    Albany Law School of Union UniversityJD - Juris Doctor2004
    Siena CollegeBA - Bachelor of Arts2001
    legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    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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    Lawyer Rahul Aggarwal

    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.

    Lawyer William K. Phillips

    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.

    Lawyer Mark Lynwood Rowe

    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.

    Lawyer Kevin Bernard McKie

    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.

    Lawyer Matthew David Wagoner

    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.

    Lawyer Walter Rudolph Hnot, III

    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.

    Lawyer Kevin Scott Neiman

    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.

    Lawyer Matthew Frank Medaglia

    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.

    Lawyer Michael Fineman

    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.

    Lawyer Joon Jeong

    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.

    Lawyer Philip Vera

    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.

    Lawyer H. Scott Aalsberg

    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!

    Lawyer Lewis Cooper Giles

    Lewis Giles, Unknown Attorney on Feb 16, 2017
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    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Paul Christopher Hannaford

    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.

    Lawyer Ekaterina L Powell

    Ekaterina Powell, Unknown Attorney on Feb 16, 2017
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    Very knowledgeable attorney, dedicated to his clients' success

    Lawyer Paul Anthony Eads

    Paul Eads, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 15, 2017
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    Outstanding attorney and great resource both on Avvo and elsewhere.

    Lawyer Sarah Condor-Fisher

    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.

    Lawyer Malosack Berjis

    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.

    Lawyer Wendy Rebecca Barlow

    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.

    Lawyer Bradford William Sperr

    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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