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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
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Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
30%
Workers Compensation
30%
Employment and Labor
20%
Social Security & Disability
20%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
Awards
2023 2018 2017
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Licenses
Licensed in Tennessee for 33 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Licensed in Colorado for 30 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
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Posted by Paula | January 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
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...
Posted by alex knight | January 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Once again Ponce Law has exceded expectations
First this firm brought me through an ugly workers comp case. Their excellent staff had me prepared and fully ready for everything opposing council had to throw at me. Next they fought for my disability claim and in no time at all won that case as well. The professionalism of this firm is unmatched a...
Posted by Corina | December 18, 2014 | Social Security Disability
Stress free experience
I am so glad I found Ponce Law! I was uncomfortable retaining a lawyer to help with my Social Security Disability claim but knew that it was what I needed to do. From my very first meeting with Kitty West and Jeff Kovalski I knew I had found the right firm. They immediately put me at ease and made...
Michael David Ponce's Lawyer Endorsements
"Attorney Ponce is a remarkable attorney who zealously advocates for all of his clients. I highly recommend him and his great team."
"Michael is a great attorney and advocate who truly cares about his clients."
"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."
"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."
"Michael is a great attorney. He's always a superb advocate for his clients."
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Experience
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
Education
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Tulane University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
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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
Legal Answers