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  • Goodlettsville, TN
  • Licensed for 26 years
  • Free consultation
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Michael David Ponce
Michael David Ponce
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About Michael

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Michael D. Ponce is certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education, and Board Certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He is also a member of the American Bar Association, the Nashville Bar Association, Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association, American Association for Justice. He is a former clerk to Hon. Judge John Wisdom, U.S. Court of Appeals (5th Cir.) He received his Juris Doctor cum laude from Tulane University in New Orleans, LA. He also has an M.B.A. and a B.S. from Suffolk University in Boston MA.

He is a former clerk to Hon. Judge John Wisdom, U.S. Court of Appeals (5th Cir.). He received his Juris Doctor cum laude from Tulane University in New Orleans, LA. He also has M.B.A. and a B.S. from Suffolk University in Boston, MA

Practice areas

Employment and laborSocial securityWorkers compensationPersonal injury
  1. Personal injury: 30%

  2. Workers compensation: 30%

  3. Social security: 20%

  4. Employment and labor: 20%

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

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Contact

1000 Jackson Road, Ste 225
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1000 Jackson Road, Ste 225
Goodlettsville, TN, 37072

Office (615) 851-1776

http://www.poncelaw.com/

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
COInactive199510/19/2019
TNActive199309/21/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers15
Legal guides0
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Torch Award for Ethical CommerceBetter Business Bureau2017
Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2017
Client Distinction AwardMartindale-Hubbell2015
MemberMillion Dollar Advocates Forum2015
Client Distinction AwardMartindale-Hubbell2014
Mid-South Super LawyersSuper Lawyers2007
Certified as a Civil Trial SpecialistTennessee Commission on Continuing Legal EducationN/A
Certified as a Civil Trial AdvocateNational Board of Trial AdvocacyN/A
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
OwnerMichael D. Ponce & Associates, PLLC1993 - Present
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
American Bar AssociationMemberN/A
Nashville Bar AssociationMemberN/A
Tennessee Trial Lawyers AssociationMemberN/A
American Association for JusticeMemberN/A
Million Dollar Advocates ForumMemberN/A
Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers AssociationMemberN/A
Tennessee Association for JusticeMemberN/A
National Board of Civil Pretrial Practice AdvocacyMemberN/A
National Board of Trial AdvocacyMemberN/A
Circle of AdvocatesMemberN/A
Better Business BureauMemberN/A
Boy Scouts of AmericaTroop LeaderN/A
Goodlettsville Chamber of CommerceMemberN/A
St. Timothy Lutheran ChurchMemberN/A
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Protect & DefendProtect & Defend2012
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Tulane University Law SchoolJD - Juris DoctorN/A
Suffolk UniversityMA - MastersN/A
Suffolk UniversityBS - Bachelor of ScienceN/A
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
National Business InstituteBalancing Ethics and Professionalism in the Law for Tennessee Attorneys2005
National Business InstituteDamages in Tennessee Civil Trial Practice2004
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Candace McClain v. Super Stop and Nationwide Insurance
STEPHEN VOWELL v. ST. THOMAS HOSPITAL

Reviews

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Review Michael Ponce

Social security

Posted by TiffanyFri Aug 11 2017

Agnesa Henderson and Christopher were the best!!Agnesa was always understanding and kept me informed about my case and got me approved under a year.I would highly recommend them!!
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An asset to his profession

Posted by WilliamWed May 10 2017

Michael Ponce is the kind of attorney you want to have on your side. With a great work ethic, passion for getting positive results for his clients, he is committed to each case and a real asset to his profession.
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Attorney endorsements

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Dianne Sawaya, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 21, 2016
Relationship: Other

Attorney Ponce is a remarkable attorney who zealously advocates for all of his clients. I highly recommend him and his great team.

Christopher Aldridge, Social security Attorney on Apr 22, 2016
Relationship: Worked for lawyer

Michael is a great attorney and advocate who truly cares about his clients.

Albert Smith, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 10, 2015
Relationship: Worked for lawyer

Michael is one of the few attorneys certified as a civil, trial specialist. He exemplifies professionalism by putting his clients' interests over those of the firm's or his own. He is an advocate in every sense of the word; compassionate, competent and appropriately aggressive when dealing with his opposition. Michael's work is more than a job, it is a mission. Individuals in Middle Tennessee are fortunate to have access to his skills, resources and abilities.

Mark Blane, Wrongful death Attorney on Apr 2, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I co-authored a best-selling book on Amazon entitled "Protect & Defend" with Mr. Ponce last year. His chapter focused on trucking accidents. I endorse this lawyer's work.

Nathan Dowlen, Family Attorney on Jul 10, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Michael is a great attorney. He's always a superb advocate for his clients.

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    • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.33%-40%

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