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James Ponton

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Licensed for 16 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Car Accident

Language

English

About

James Ponton graduated with his Bachelor of Arts in 2001 from Siena College in Loudonville, New York. He received his Juris Doctorate in 2004 from Albany Law School in Albany, New York. While at Albany Law, he was a member of the Albany Law Review. After graduation, he began his practice at Downey and Cleveland, LLP in Marietta, Georgia, representing insurance companies and their insureds in first and third party actions. While at Downey and Cleveland, LLP, he tried numerous cases to verdict as well as authoring numerous successful decisions in Georgia's appellate courts, includingPenny v. McBride, 282 Ga. App. 590 (2007);Mealer v. Kennedy, 290 Ga. App. 432 (2008); andWhatley v. Sharma, 291 Ga. App. 228 (2008). As a former insurance defense attorney, James is keenly aware of litigation tactics employed by insurance companies to pressure the injured party to accept a smaller settlement or simply walk away from their case.In 2008, James began his representation of Georgia families who have experienced personal injury or death due to the negligence of others when he joined Goldstein & Hayes, P.C., in Atlanta, Georgia. While at Goldstein & Hayes, P.C., he tried numerous cases to verdict, most recently Alexis Hall, by next friend and natural guardianAkili Hall v. Tampico Taxi, Inc., No. 07-EV-002644D, which resulted in a verdict in favor of the Halls on November 19, 2010, in the amount of $851,137.40.He is currently a member of the State Bar of Georgia and is admitted to practice before all Georgia State, Superior, and appellate courts, including the Georgia Supreme Court as well as the United States District Courts for the Northern District of Georgia and the United States Court of Appeals for the 11th District. James is also a member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association.

Practices Areas

Car Accident

Personal Injury

Trucking accident

Language

English

Contact

Ponton Law2002 Summit Blvd.Suite 300Atlanta, GA, 30319

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Dwayne
June 26, 2019

Did a great job and was there when I needed him and would recommend him for truck accident case

Yvonne
March 28, 2018

We were involved in a car accident with a commercial vehicle. From the first time we met him, Mr. Ponton was excellent! He not only demonstrated full knowledge of how to handle our situation; he also worked very hard in our favor facilitating a quick and painless resolution to our accident. His response time was outstanding. He also made sure he kept us informed every step of the way. He was referred to us by a previous client, friend of ours; and I would highly recommend and refer him to anyone who is in a similar situation. Thank you Mr. Ponton!

Tiffany
February 20, 2018

My mom and I never had to hire a lawyer before and was not sure how it worked. After someone hit my car, James Ponton walked us through the process and assured us we wouldn't owe any money and my medical records would be paid for after the case. After less than a year the case is settled and I am not only getting my medical bills paid for, but I am receiving a really check for all of the trouble. I highly reccomend James Ponton as a lawyer and will use him again if anything else occurs.

Imani
February 6, 2018

I enjoyed working with James. He handled everything from finding the doctors i needed after my accident to making sure the bills where paid and my questions where answered. His staff was amazing always very friendly and kind. I would definitely recommend him to anyone needing legal assistance and someone who will fight for you. He has an honest face. :)

Shantecese Whitt
December 13, 2017

It was truly a pleasure working with Ponton Law Firm. My case was handled with grace and concern. Calls were returned the same day. My case was settled in a timely fashion. I couldn't have had a better attorney. James are the BEST !!!

Alonna
July 10, 2017

I hired Mr. Ponton because I was in an auto accident and someone hit me from behind. Mr. James Ponton kept me in the loop every step of the way and always spoke to me with respect and kindness. If I emailed or called Mr. Ponton he responded at his earliest convenience which was always within 24 hours if not less and answered all my questions. Thank you Mr. Ponton for helping me through all of this and I appreciate all the time and care you have taken on my case. I could not have asked for a better attorney. Thanks again.

Rude
June 29, 2017

James treated us like family and made sure we were very well informed. I would recommend him to everyone!

Walter
June 29, 2017

James and his staff was an extreme pleasure to work with. Super responsive and pleasant. Broke down all the legal jargon into everyday English. Should the need arise, I will be definitely hiring Mr. Ponton again!

Anthony
June 22, 2017

James represented me when a drunk motorcycle driver hit my truck. We filed suit and he did an outstanding job on my case. I was pleased with the recovery and would use him again if I got in another wreck.

Andrew
June 15, 2017

James is an amazing attorney! He has helped me and my family on multiple cases. He is the only attorney we trust!

Dwayne
June 26, 2019

Did a great job and was there when I needed him and would recommend him for truck accident case

Yvonne
March 28, 2018

We were involved in a car accident with a commercial vehicle. From the first time we met him, Mr. Ponton was excellent! He not only demonstrated full knowledge of how to handle our situation; he also worked very hard in our favor facilitating a quick and painless resolution to our accident. His response time was outstanding. He also made sure he kept us informed every step of the way. He was referred to us by a previous client, friend of ours; and I would highly recommend and refer him to anyone who is in a similar situation. Thank you Mr. Ponton!

Tiffany
February 20, 2018

My mom and I never had to hire a lawyer before and was not sure how it worked. After someone hit my car, James Ponton walked us through the process and assured us we wouldn't owe any money and my medical records would be paid for after the case. After less than a year the case is settled and I am not only getting my medical bills paid for, but I am receiving a really check for all of the trouble. I highly reccomend James Ponton as a lawyer and will use him again if anything else occurs.

Imani
February 6, 2018

I enjoyed working with James. He handled everything from finding the doctors i needed after my accident to making sure the bills where paid and my questions where answered. His staff was amazing always very friendly and kind. I would definitely recommend him to anyone needing legal assistance and someone who will fight for you. He has an honest face. :)

Shantecese Whitt
December 13, 2017

It was truly a pleasure working with Ponton Law Firm. My case was handled with grace and concern. Calls were returned the same day. My case was settled in a timely fashion. I couldn't have had a better attorney. James are the BEST !!!

Alonna
July 10, 2017

I hired Mr. Ponton because I was in an auto accident and someone hit me from behind. Mr. James Ponton kept me in the loop every step of the way and always spoke to me with respect and kindness. If I emailed or called Mr. Ponton he responded at his earliest convenience which was always within 24 hours if not less and answered all my questions. Thank you Mr. Ponton for helping me through all of this and I appreciate all the time and care you have taken on my case. I could not have asked for a better attorney. Thanks again.

Rude
June 29, 2017

James treated us like family and made sure we were very well informed. I would recommend him to everyone!

Walter
June 29, 2017

James and his staff was an extreme pleasure to work with. Super responsive and pleasant. Broke down all the legal jargon into everyday English. Should the need arise, I will be definitely hiring Mr. Ponton again!

Anthony
June 22, 2017

James represented me when a drunk motorcycle driver hit my truck. We filed suit and he did an outstanding job on my case. I was pleased with the recovery and would use him again if I got in another wreck.

Andrew
June 15, 2017

James is an amazing attorney! He has helped me and my family on multiple cases. He is the only attorney we trust!

Dwayne
June 26, 2019

Did a great job and was there when I needed him and would recommend him for truck accident case

Yvonne
March 28, 2018

We were involved in a car accident with a commercial vehicle. From the first time we met him, Mr. Ponton was excellent! He not only demonstrated full knowledge of how to handle our situation; he also worked very hard in our favor facilitating a quick and painless resolution to our accident. His response time was outstanding. He also made sure he kept us informed every step of the way. He was referred to us by a previous client, friend of ours; and I would highly recommend and refer him to anyone who is in a similar situation. Thank you Mr. Ponton!

Tiffany
February 20, 2018

My mom and I never had to hire a lawyer before and was not sure how it worked. After someone hit my car, James Ponton walked us through the process and assured us we wouldn't owe any money and my medical records would be paid for after the case. After less than a year the case is settled and I am not only getting my medical bills paid for, but I am receiving a really check for all of the trouble. I highly reccomend James Ponton as a lawyer and will use him again if anything else occurs.

Imani
February 6, 2018

I enjoyed working with James. He handled everything from finding the doctors i needed after my accident to making sure the bills where paid and my questions where answered. His staff was amazing always very friendly and kind. I would definitely recommend him to anyone needing legal assistance and someone who will fight for you. He has an honest face. :)

Shantecese Whitt
December 13, 2017

It was truly a pleasure working with Ponton Law Firm. My case was handled with grace and concern. Calls were returned the same day. My case was settled in a timely fashion. I couldn't have had a better attorney. James are the BEST !!!

Alonna
July 10, 2017

I hired Mr. Ponton because I was in an auto accident and someone hit me from behind. Mr. James Ponton kept me in the loop every step of the way and always spoke to me with respect and kindness. If I emailed or called Mr. Ponton he responded at his earliest convenience which was always within 24 hours if not less and answered all my questions. Thank you Mr. Ponton for helping me through all of this and I appreciate all the time and care you have taken on my case. I could not have asked for a better attorney. Thanks again.

Rude
June 29, 2017

James treated us like family and made sure we were very well informed. I would recommend him to everyone!

Walter
June 29, 2017

James and his staff was an extreme pleasure to work with. Super responsive and pleasant. Broke down all the legal jargon into everyday English. Should the need arise, I will be definitely hiring Mr. Ponton again!

Anthony
June 22, 2017

James represented me when a drunk motorcycle driver hit my truck. We filed suit and he did an outstanding job on my case. I was pleased with the recovery and would use him again if I got in another wreck.

Andrew
June 15, 2017

James is an amazing attorney! He has helped me and my family on multiple cases. He is the only attorney we trust!