Stanford B. Ponson

Overview

Clients rely on Stanford Ponson to bring clarity, creativity and precision to high-stakes litigation. He helps companies, individuals, and public entities align legal strategy with business goals, drawing on nearly a decade of cross-disciplinary experience.

Stanford Ponson is a seasoned litigator who focuses on complex commercial and mass tort litigation, often handling matters with no legal roadmap. He has supported litigation teams in securing nearly $2 billion in recoveries for clients. With experience across constitutional, tort, consumer protection, and regulatory law, Stanford is known for crafting strategies that are as practical as they are innovative. Clients and colleagues turn to him for clear-eyed risk assessments and novel solutions that move cases forward.

Stanford is often called in when the stakes are high or the legal path is uncertain. His litigation experience spans fact discovery, expert development, brief writing, appellate issues and trial preparations. He routinely works alongside top trial lawyers to frame issues early, ensuring matters are positioned for success should they reach the courtroom. Clients say he brings structure and foresight to complex legal disputes, while keeping their long-term business interests in view.

A first-generation lawyer and former business owner, Stanford combines strategic vision with a strong grasp of operations and risk. He approaches each client’s matter with curiosity and commitment, treating each case as an opportunity to advocate with intellect and intention. Whether advising companies in commercial disputes, individuals in multi-district litigation or municipalities seeking relief from public harms, Stanford provides steady, solutions-oriented counsel that inspires confidence.