Joseph Bradley Ponder
Ponder Legal Group - Class Action AttorneysBrad specializes in complex litigation, including class actions and mass torts in both state and federal court. He represents consumer and business owners in a variety of law suits, including class actions against major corporations and energy cooperatives. Throughout his career, Brad has litigated numerous corporate disputes and automotive/commercial trucking cases, including several complex railroad grade crossing accident cases. He has handled multiple coverage issues relating to commercial and personal insurance policies. Brad has spent a large portion of his career representing injured railroad workers throughout the southeastern United States in actions brought under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (“FELA”), as well as the Safety Appliance Act (“SAA”) and the Locomotive Inspection Act (“LIA”). He has represented numerous railroaders in Title 49 “Whistleblower” claims as well. Brad was recently rated AV® Preeminent™ by his peers in the practice areas of Civil Litigation, Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA), Estate Planning, Probate. The Martindale-Hubbell® AV® Preeminent™ rating is the highest possible rating for an attorney for both ethical standards and legal ability. This rating represents the pinnacle of professional excellence. It is achieved only after an attorney has been reviewed and recommended by their peers – members of the bar and the judiciary.
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Insurance Claims
- Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
- Products Liability
- Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
- Class Actions
- Federal Employers Liability Act ("FELA")
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
- Alabama
- Alabama State Bar Association
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- District of Columbia
- District of Columbia Bar
- ID Number: 1612774
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Attorney
- Webster Henry Lyons White Bradwell & Black P.C.
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- University of Alabama School of Law
- J.D. | Law
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- Rhodes College
- B.A. (2001) | Political Science
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- Birmingham's Top Flight Lawyers
- B-Metro Magazine
- Birmingham's Top Lawyers
- B-Metro Magazine
- George Taylor Peach
- University of Alabama School of Law
- In recognition of outstanding performance in a national trial advocacy competition.
- Birmingham Bar Association
- Member
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- Alabama State Bar
- Member
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- But Look Over Here: How the Use of Technology at Trial Mesmerizes Jurors and Secures Verdicts
- Law & Psychology Review
- AV Preeminent Rating
- Martindale-Hubbell
- Top 25 Class Actions Attorneys
- National Trial Lawyer
