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Pursuing Missouri Douglas Ponder
Douglas Ponder

Douglas Ponder

Ponder | Zimmermann LLC

19 years of experience

Employment Law, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Abuse, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Workers' Compensation

Missouri

Biography

Doug Ponder's practice is centered around the representation of individuals who have been wrongfully terminated by their employer or injured by the conduct of another. He has extensive experience in all aspects of litigation, including trials, mediations, and appeals. Over the course of his career, Doug has tried over forty cases to successful conclusion. In addition, Doug has successfully pursued appeals before the Missouri Court of Appeals and Missouri Supreme Court. Before founding Ponder Zimmermann LLC, Doug spent years as a civil defense lawyer representing hospitals and insurance companies in complex medical malpractice and personal injury cases. He handled a wide range of matters, from complicated medical malpractice cases involving catastrophic injuries to straightforward automobile accident cases. This experience gives Doug insight into how insurance companies defend against claims and lawsuits, which can be a significant advantage for his clients. Doug graduated with distinction from the University of Iowa College of Law, a top twenty-five law school. He was the recipient of the Booker and Betty Smith Law Scholarship and the prestigious Iowa Law School Foundation Merit Scholarship. Upon graduation, Doug served as a judicial law clerk for then Chief Judge Edwin H. Smith of the Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District. View More ›


Fees

Free Consultation


Practice Area

Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination,
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors,
Nursing Home Abuse
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors,
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death,
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts,
Workers' Compensation
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts,

Languages

English


Professional Experience

Attorney
Ponder | Zimmermann LLC
Current

Education

University of Iowa College of Law

J.D.

University of Iowa College of Law
San Diego State University, San Diego

B.S.

San Diego State University, San Diego


Professional Associations

Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis

Member

Current

Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
St. Charles County Bar Association

Member

Current

St. Charles County Bar Association
Missouri State Bar

Member

Current

Missouri State Bar
Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys

Member

Current

Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys
American Association for Justice

Member

Current

American Association for Justice

Websites & Blogs

website
Douglas Ponder's Website Profile


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Offices

Ponder | Zimmermann LLC
20 S Sarah St St. Louis, MO 63108
Telephone: (314) 272-2621
Ponder | Zimmermann LLC
By Appointment Only 405 N Jefferson Ave Springfield, MO 65806
Telephone: (877) 875-9375



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