Michael David Ponce

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Michael David Ponce

4.9
Rating: 8.5

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 41 - 45 of 55 reviews

Posted by Bridgette | October 05, 2014 | Personal Injury

Car accident client, Bridgette

I was rear-ended which caused me to have extreme whiplash. I hired legal representation because the insurance company wouldn't cover their part. I Googled accident lawyers and Michael Ponce & Associates came up first. I was on the phone with my father at the time and he said they were good and tha...t he saw them everywhere, so I decided to go with them. What I like best about Michael Ponce and Associates is that they are very, very informative. I was treated with respect and they seemed to genuinely care about me. My calls were returned and I am happy with the results. I would tell other people who are considering hiring them to do it. Michael Ponce and Associates, ya'll are fabulous, and were very patient with me.

Posted by T. Hardy | August 05, 2014 | Personal Injury

Please personal injury client

My right eye was injured in a car accident. I lost sight in my right eye. What caused me to decide to obtain legal representation was the outstanding medical bills that were coming in. I tried three other attorneys and they all turned me down and then I saw a commercial and thought, why not call th...em? I had almost given up. Everything was spot on. When I called I always got to speak to someone and I always got return calls. I was treated with respect. They provided me with honest and trustworthy legal services and they seemed to genuinely care about me and my family. What I would tell other people who are considering hiring Michael Ponce and Associates is to do it and not think twice.They are an awesome legal team, very professional and everyone went above and beyond what I expected.

Posted by Happy Client | July 16, 2014 | Personal Injury

Happy Client

I was a passenger in a car accident and decided to hire a lawyer when the insurance company would not help with medical bills or rental car. I found Mr. Ponce in the phone book. I was pleased with their representation for the fact that I can call any time and get to speak to somebody personally. T...hey got some very friendly people, some very concerned, genuine people, I feel. I would tell anyone who asked to hire his office. When you come into it, be patient, it's not able to be rushed, but I am happy with the results of the settlement I received.

Posted by Michael | May 30, 2014 | Car Accidents

Happy Client

I was a passenger in a vehicle that hydroplaned at the beginning I tried working with the insurance company directly, they were very difficult to work with delaying the claim. Because of all the problems we decided to retain Mr. Ponce's office, now my case is settled and I am satisfied with the resu...lt of my claim.

Posted by Georgette | May 16, 2014 | Car Accidents

Very well pleased

I was in a car accident where another driver pulled out in front of me and I hit him, he was a hit and run. My husband and I decided to hire an attorney because we wanted to make sure my interests were protected. We were very impressed with the whole law firm because of the hands-on personal intere...st in the client. We were very surprised at how it was never just leave a message and wait for a call back. I feel like the firm kept my best interests at heart. I was really going through a hard time during that period in my life. If I ever need any more legal service I will call Michael Ponce and Associates again.

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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:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

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

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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