Atty. Michael D. Ponce
Michael grew up in Portland, Tennessee. He has been married for over 30 years to his wife Kim and has two sons, Michael and Alex.
Personal Injury Law & More Attorney · Serving Goodlettsville, TN · 33+ Years Experience
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About Michael D. Ponce at a Glance
Michael D. Ponce is a Chief Executive Officer - CEO based in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, practicing at Ponce Law. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1993) and Colorado U.S. District Court for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Tennessee U.S. Suprem (1995). Educated at Tulane University Law School (J.D. Environmental, 1993) and Suffolk University (M.B.A. Suffolk, 1990). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Goodlettsville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael D. Ponce
- Michael grew up in Portland, Tennessee
- He has been married for over 30 years to his wife Kim and has two sons, Michael and Alex
- Michael has a bachelor’s degree in biology and a Master of Business Administration from Suffolk University in Boston
- He also graduated with honors from Tulane University Law School in New Orleans
- ACHIEVEMENTS Michael opened his own law firm in 1994
- Awards include a 2019 Superior Rating by , 2020 Martindale Hubble Platinum Award, Million Dollar Circle of Advocates Award, Super Lawyer recognition, Tennessean readers’ poll choice of “Best Local Lawyer,” and he is a Certified Civil Trial Specialist
- TRUE STORY Michael is very calm under pressure
- When Michael was in college, he was a biology major and was able to participate in a special marine biology program in Hawaii
- One day as he was floating in the water studying the growth of the coral reef, a hammerhead shark swam up
- Michael was surrounded by coral, which is very sharp and can cut you easily
- Swimming away or climbing on the coral was not an option
- Michael stayed calm and kept an eye on the shark
- He waited out the shark and was unscathed when he later swam to shore
- AWARDS • Michael has been listed in Mid-South Tennessee Super Lawyers® since 2007. • Martindale-Hubbell Client Distinction Award • 2014 BBB Torch Award nominee • Named “Best Lawyer” by the Tennessean Newspaper. • Winner of the Middle Tennessee Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethical Commerce. • Winner of the 2020 Martindale-Hubble Client Champion Platinum Award. • Voted “Best Law Firm” in the Best of Music City Tennessean readers’ poll. • Winner of the Million Dollar Circle of Advocates Award • 2019 Super Rating by • Michael is a Certified Civil Trial Specialist • 2021 Best of Music City Winner Best Place to Work, Best Law Firm, Most Innovative Workplace, Best Company Culture, Best Employee Recognition Program • 2020 Best of Music City Winner Best Law Firm, Most Innovative Workplace and Best Employee Recognition program • 2015 Best Law Firm The Tennessean Toast of Music City- Ponce Law • 2017 Best Law Firm- Ponce Law • 2017 Best Lawyer – Michael Ponce • 2021 Main Street Awards Best Law Firm/Attorney in Donelson, Hermitage and Old Hickory • 2020 – Ponce Law • Client Distinction Award-Lawyers • 2016 Client Distinction Award • 2014 Client Distinction Award • 2014 Nomination to the 2014 Middle TN BBB Torch Awards A celebration of ethical commerce – Michael D. Ponce & Associates • 2017 Torch Award Recipient for Ethical Commerce Medium size category 11-50 employees Michael D. Ponce & Associates • BBB Accredited Business 2003- present • 2019 Client Champion Gold Award by Martindale Hubble- Michael D. Ponce • 2020 Client Champion Platinum Award by Martindale Hubble – Michael D. Ponce • 2021 Client Champion Platinum Award by Martindale Hubble- Michael D. Ponce • 2019 Top Rated Lawyer Michael Ponce Superb Attorney Rating • 2015 Member of the Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers Association – Michael D. Ponce • 2015 Member of Bustiness Tort Trial Lawyers Association- Michael D. Ponce • 2015 Top Lawyers in Tennessee Michael David Ponce – The Legal Network • Super Lawyers • 2021 Mid South Honoree- Michael D. Ponce • 2020 Mid South Honoree- Michael D. Ponce • 2007 Mid South Super Lawyers Top Attorneys in Tenn
- Arkansas and Mississippi – Michel D. Ponce • Million Dollar Advocates Forum – Michael David Ponce • Member of American Association for Justice Michael Ponce, Esq. • 2010 and 2012 Top 100 Trial Lawyers – American Trial Lawyers Association- Michael D. Ponce • 2013 Certified in Civil Trial Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy – Michael D. Ponce • 2012 Certified in Civil Pre Trial Practice Advocacy – Michael D Ponce • License to practice law issued on October 19, 1993 ORGANIZATIONS & ACTIVITIES • Better Business Bureau • Boy Scouts of America, Troop 157, Troop Leader • Goodlettsville Chamber of Commerce • Goodlettsville Help Center • Humane Society of Sumner County • St. Timothy Lutheran Church • Nashville Rescue Mission • Room in the Inn SEMINARS TAUGHT • Damages in Tennessee Civil Trial Practice • Auto Accident Evidence and Reconstruction • Balancing Ethics and Professionalism in the Law PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS • American Association for Justice • American Bar Association • Million Dollar Advocates Forum • Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers Association • Nashville Bar Association • Tennessee Bar Association • Tennessee Association for Justice • National Board of Civil Pretrial Practice Advocacy • National Board of Trial Advocacy • Circle of Advocates
Practice Areas Explained
Michael D. Ponce's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael D. Ponce handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Goodlettsville.
Car Accidents in Goodlettsville
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
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Truck Accidents in Goodlettsville
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Medical Malpractice in Goodlettsville
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Michael D. Ponce is one of 48,593 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Tennessee →
Wrongful Death in Goodlettsville
Michael D. Ponce is one of 30,932 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Tennessee →
Personal Injury in Goodlettsville
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Michael D. Ponce is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Goodlettsville
Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Goodlettsville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Goodlettsville Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Goodlettsville-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Goodlettsville Choose Michael D. Ponce
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael D. Ponce's practice in the field of car accidents, truck accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injury.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael D. Ponce brings 33+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Tennessee and Colorado U.S. District Court for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Tennessee U.S. Suprem, Michael D. Ponce can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering car accidents, truck accidents, and medical malpractice, Michael D. Ponce can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Goodlettsville
A Goodlettsville-based practice means Michael D. Ponce attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Michael D. Ponce Handles in Goodlettsville
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