Jordan is a zealous advocate for his clients, working tirelessly toward trial readiness while looking for nuances and openings that might resolve issues outside the courtroom.
Jordan litigates product liability and toxic tort cases for many of the world’s leading manufacturers of specialty chemicals, petrochemicals, paint and coatings, and industrial and consumer products. Jordan has defended mesothelioma and lung cancer cases in dozens of jurisdictions across the country. Overseeing the day-to-day management of hundreds of active cases, he develops defense strategies; manages discovery; and deposes fact witnesses, experts and physicians.
Jordan is skilled at mastering the technical intricacies of cases, learning about clients’ businesses, studying their histories and helping them craft the best solutions for their needs.
Jordan chose the law in part because of his work with the homeless and urban poor as an undergraduate. He saw the law as a way to bring about important change. After years of pro bono service with various nonprofit entities in the St. Louis region, and with the firm’s enthusiastic support, Jordan helped launch the firm’s Nonprofit Organizations & Religious Institutions team. In this role, Jordan has advised nonprofit and religious clients on a variety of issues, from litigation and employment disputes to tax and real estate issues.