Michael D. Ponce

Michael D. Ponce

Michael D. Ponce

Chief Executive Officer - CEO

If it’s not in writing, it didn’t happen. I emphasize to my clients the importance of documentation that will allow us to prove their cases and get them the best recovery.

PERSONAL BACKGROUND

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 Avvo, 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, EDUCATION, & MORE

EDUCATION
  • Suffolk University, B.S., communications and biology
  • Suffolk University, M.B.A.
  • Tulane University Law School, J.D., cum laude
  • Tulane University, Environmental Law Specialist
BAR ADMISSIONS
  • Colorado
  • Tennessee
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Tennessee
  • U.S. Supreme Court
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 Avvo
  • 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 Avvo 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
OUR REVIEWS
I recently called Ponce Law to ask if they could handle a case I have. When speaking to the receptionist she was very polite, I can say it has been the best customer service I have ever received, unfortunately my case wasn’t a case they handle but that didn’t stop them from helping me they gave me a few numbers wher...
- Francisco Chavez
Working with Ponce Law was a complete game-changer for me. After a distressing encounter with another law firm, I was recommended to reach out to Ponce Law by a friend. From the moment I connected with Lilly, I knew I was in good hands. Throughout a difficult period marked by the loss of my stepmother, Lilly and th...
- Sara Nall
My wife was in a car accident. A young driver hit her from behind and knocked her into the car in front of her. The situation got tricky right away. Neither of us knew how to navigate this kind of situation. That is where Cheyenne with Ponce Law came into the picture. Cheyenne put us at ease and handled everything a...
- Lindsey Martone

PONCE LAW AWARDS & RECOGNITION

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Ponce Law, LLC

If it’s not in writing, it didn’t happen. I emphasize to my clients the importance of documentation that will allow us to prove their cases and get them the best recovery.

Nashville Office


401 Church St.
Ste #2410

Nashville TN 37219

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