Michael David Ponce

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Michael David Ponce

4.9
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 33 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Goodlettsville, TN
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Social Security, Employment & Labor

400 Professional Park Drive, Goodlettsville, TN

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About Michael

Biography

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Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 30%

30%
Workers Compensation 30%

30%
Employment and Labor 20%

20%
Social Security & Disability 20%

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

33%-40%

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2023 2018 2017
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+ 2
Platinum Client Champion
Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 33 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Colorado for 30 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1995

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Ponce Law

400 Professional Park Drive, Goodlettsville, TN, 37072

poncelaw.com/

Online Presence

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Michael David Ponce's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

55 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 25 reviews | Advocacy

Posted by Anita | March 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney

A Lawyer that has your best Interest in Mind

In 2013, I was involved in a Car Accident where I was the not at fault driver. I had injuries to my shoulder and neck which required Surgery. After not being able to work anymore in the Medical Field I turned to Michael Ponce and staff to file for Disability. They were kind courteous and always up fr...ont with me from the beginning to the End. After several years and some denials my case was finally approved. Thanks to Christopher Aldridge who represented me in Court and Agnese Henderson who was there for me anytime I needed to call and ask a question. Many days I was in severe pain and would call her crying. She treated me with nothing but kindness and she made me feel like I was the only client they had. I would highly recommend them to anyone.

Posted by anonymous | October 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Thanks to a great law. firm

Hi my name is Tommy MIller. I was filing a disability claim. My paralegal was Christina. She was very nice. Every time I had a question she would answer it and made me not worry so much. Thanks to Christina and the firm I won my case. I just wanted to say thanks for letting me feel like a part of you...r family. Thanks for everything you done for me.

Posted by anonymous | April 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Best experience I’ve ever had

I would like to thank Ponce Law for all of your hard work to settle my case and most of all, my attorney Allen Smith He covered all of my doctors appointments and visits and made sure I received the best care ever.I also would like to thank Paralegals Tom Declue and Pam Thompson. I would recommend... the Ponce Law firm to all of my friends and loved ones.

Posted by Paula | January 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Social Security Disability

I sincerely thank you Ms. Agnese Henderson for the time, effort, guidance and professionalism in my struggle for my disability benefits. Ms. Henderson and the staff were always very polite, friendly and answered all of my questions completely. She guided me right into the hands of Attorney Christop...her Aldridge who was absolutely a relentless defender of my rights. He respectfully, vigorously and fiercely fought for me in an utmost professional manner. In case you haven't noticed, I am so happy and grateful to both of you and Ponce's Law Firm. I most definitely recommend Ponce's Law Firm.

Posted by Kacy | September 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Disability case won by Ponce Law

For 2 years prior to hiring Ponce Law I had another local Attorney who Never communicated with me about my disability case and didn't even do the paperwork but instead told me I should fro it and send it to social security. Of course without legal assistance I did a very important form incorrectly. I... got a letter telling me when I was to go before the judge and a week before my court date I got a letter from this OTHER law firm telling me they Would NOT BE THERE AND NO LONGER REPRESENTED ME!! I had to call social security and cancel the case! I called Ponce Law the Next week and they immediately agreed to take my case. They communicated by phone and email constantly over the next year and answered every question I had . They were supportive And Agnesse was on top of every detail! Chris both called me with his questions and gave me great advice. Chris met me at my hearing and handled the Judges questions. I won my case with Fully Favorable ratings. thanks to them. I Recommend Ponce Law to Everyone! Kacy

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Michael David Ponce's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dianne Sawaya

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Other

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

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Christopher Aldridge

Unknown lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

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

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Albert Smith

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 10

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."

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Mark Blane

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 02

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."

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Nathan Dowlen

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Torch Award for Ethical Commerce, Better Business Bureau

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2014

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

Mid-South Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

N/A

Certified as a Civil Trial Specialist, Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education

N/A

Certified as a Civil Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Owner, Michael D. Ponce & Associates, PLLC

Associations

American Bar Association

Member

Nashville Bar Association

Member

Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association

Member

American Association for Justice

Member

Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Member

Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Tennessee Association for Justice

Member

National Board of Civil Pretrial Practice Advocacy

Member

National Board of Trial Advocacy

Member

Circle of Advocates

Member

Better Business Bureau

Member

Boy Scouts of America

Troop Leader

Goodlettsville Chamber of Commerce

Member

St. Timothy Lutheran Church

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Candace McClain v. Super Stop and Nationwide Insurance

STEPHEN VOWELL v. ST. THOMAS HOSPITAL

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Education

N/A

Tulane University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Suffolk University

MA - Masters

N/A

Suffolk University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2005

National Business Institute

Balancing Ethics and Professionalism in the Law for Tennessee Attorneys

2004

National Business Institute

Damages in Tennessee Civil Trial Practice

Publications

2012

Protect & Defend Protect & Defend

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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