Jordan B. Dorrestein

Jordan B. Dorrestein

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 16 years

Litigation Lawyer at Saint Charles, IL
Practice Areas: Litigation, Business, Life Insurance, Securities & Investment Fraud

10 Illinois St Suite 110, Saint Charles, IL

About Jordan

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Business 40%

Business entity formation, corporate governance, Mergers & Acquisitions

40%
Litigation 40%

16 years

40%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 13 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2012

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Colorado for 16 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Location

JD Law, LLC

10 Illinois St Suite 110, Saint Charles, IL, 60174

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Jordan B. Dorrestein's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Patrick | June 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Terrific Representation

Jordan and the firm he works for represented me in a labor dispute with a former employer. He kept me informed throughout the process offering sound legal advice and helped me through a difficult time! His positive approach backed with extensive legal knowledge was a winning combination! I found him ...and his firm easy to work with having my best interest at heart. If you find yourself looking for a legal team you can trust, I would highly recommend Jordan and the firm of Griffin / Williams LLP to anyone who needs great legal representation!

Posted by Bill | July 24, 2014

Great Attorney

Jordan is a very knowledgeable attorney. He was able to have a case against me dismissed after he pierced the other attorney's lawsuit. Jordan is also a very personable and responsive person to work with.

Posted by Dave | June 26, 2014

Great communication, helped get results!

We dealt with Jordan in resolving a particularly difficult fraud case. There were a number of parties involved, all pointing fingers at each other. Jordan kept us informed of all of the issues; he kept us confident that eventually results would happen as everything got sorted out while it dragged ...on. In the end, Jordan and his firm came through, just as he explained would likely happen. I would highly recommend him for his professionalism, his great communication skills, and getting results.

Posted by anonymous | March 16, 2014

Exceeding Expectations

Mr. Dorrestein has helped me with several legal issues both in the state of Colorado and in Illinois over the last few years. He is someone I can count on to turn to when faced with legal issues in both my business and my personal life. More importantly, Jordan is always straightforward and honest ab...out my situation and won't just take on an issue for the sake of profit. For example, I recently turned to him about a potential case for a family member and he helped us reach a solution without using the court and having to pay all the costs associated with a lawsuit. I hold him in the highest of regard and would recommend him without hesitation to anyone.

Posted by anonymous | May 11, 2010

Awesome Lawyer!!!!

Mr Dorrestein was empathetic and understanding at all times. I felt as though he worked really hard on my case, and always kept me informed of everything he was doing. He was understanding of my situation, and hard on the opposing counsel. Would recommend Mr. Dorrestein to ANYONE!!!!!

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Jordan B. Dorrestein's Lawyer Endorsements

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Marissa Hanson

Litigation lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jordan is one of the most authentic and geniuine lawyers you will meet. There is no smoke and mirrors with Jordan-- what you see is what you get: a honest, professional and extremely knowledgeable attorney. I wholeheartedly endorse Jordan as an outstanding lawyer within the legal community."

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Brittany Higgins

Securities and investment fraud lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have had the pleasure of working with Jordan for the past several years. He is an exceptional attorney who dedicates himself to pursuing justice for his clients. I'm glad to have him on my team."

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John Kim

Litigation lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jordan Dorrestein is an attorney who I attended law school with and a highly respected litigator in the legal community. His conscientious work ethic makes him a results oriented effective attorney and I would refer any one of my clients to Jordan should they require his legal expertise."

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Matthew Duco

Securities and investment fraud lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"When dealing with impossible deadlines and complex legal issues, Jordan is exactly the guy I want to be working with. He is willing to hit the trenches and get the hard work done, but also brings in fresh legal perspectives that strengthen anything we work on together. During the short time he has worked at H&B, he is already building an impressive resume of victories in difficult cases. Jordan wrote two motions getting two separate complex securities cases dismissed. While his hard work and new ideas are great to work with, the best part of working with Jordan is his positive and motivated attitude. I look forward to continuing to work together with him on cases, and hope I don't ever face him from the opposite side someday in the distant future."

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Richard Beck

Business lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Top notch attorney in a world of mediocre attorneys. I would hire him without hesitation and do so heartily and with reservation endorse Mr. Dorrestein."

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David Neuman

Unknown lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Heewon O'Connor

Unknown lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Keating

Litigation lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jordan is an excellent attorney and litigator. I had the pleasure of working with him on a joint matter and he was great to work with and a valuable asset to the client. If another matter presents itself, I would not hesitate to work with Jordan again and endorse him wholeheartedly."

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Cari Wilson Brownlee

Securities and investment fraud lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrea Zenker

Unknown lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brent Eames

Securities and investment fraud lawyer | Sep 07

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Samelson

Unknown lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Bryan Gianesin

Securities and investment fraud lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Recently, I spent two days with Jordan where we had an opportunity to discuss the complex facts and applicable law regarding a matter that involved state and federal insurance and securities issues. Jordan has a keen knowledge of the nuances of this incredibly complex situation, but was able to distill its essence so that we could attempt to identify the potential solutions to the problem. He has a quick intellect and can verbalize plainly both factual and legal issues. I have been a practitioner in the securities arena for 26 and can attest to Jordan's ample capabilities in this and many others areas of law."

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Marshall Goldberg

Unknown lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"There is a very good reason that Jordan holds the highest possible professional ratings an attorney can earn - he has, in fact, earned those ratings through his unrelenting drive to serve his clients at the highest possible level. Jordan has an absolutely tremendous wealth of knowledge and experience in viatical settlement litigation, which he combines with an unparalleled commitment to his clients and their cause. In short, one would be well served in entrusting Jordan as their attorney and counselor at law."

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Carter Mudge

Construction and development lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I was very impressed with Jordan's in depth knowledge about viatical settlement litigation. He is very forward thinking and has a clear vision of the goals and processes required for success. I thought he was very approachable and friendly. His obvious competence and easygoing demeanor inspire confidence. I would definitely retain Jordan's services for my own legal needs."

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Matthew Clawson

Unknown lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Anthony Gioia

General practice lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Friend

"I have had the distinct privilege of knowing Mr. Dorrestein throughout law school and during his professional career. He is an intelligent man with a diligent work ethic. He is exceptionally well versed in all facets of the law and has a genuine desire to learn all he can to be better able to adapt to changing circumstances and unique/complex cases. His courtroom presence is astounding as he can intelligently, coherently, and persuasively put forth an argument that is both legally and ethically sound. He conducts his practice with confidence, yet without arrogance. He takes pride in his work and it shows in his zealous representation of his clients. I strongly endorse Mr. Dorrestein as an outstanding attorney as well as a tremendous individual. One would be well served by trusting in Mr. Dorrestein for any legal concern."

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Donald Goulart

Litigation lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Jordan Dorrestein Is one of the most talented attorneys with whom I have had the pleasure of working. Jordan's ability to analyze complex legal concepts and translate those concepts into persuasive legal argument was recently evidenced by Jordan successfully representing a client in a complex jury trial involving a four million dollar purchase and sale agreement. Jordan brings not only keen intellect to the practice of law, but a strong desire to go the extra distance for his clients."

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Kevin O'Connor

Employment and labor lawyer

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Michael Martinez

Litigation lawyer

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Joseph Hoffmann

General practice lawyer

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Joshua Rosenzweig

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Michael Lenert

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Andrew Stoltmann

Financial markets and services lawyer

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John Kim

Family lawyer

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Marissa Hanson

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Joshua Maximon

Litigation lawyer

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Francis Martinez

Criminal defense lawyer

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Bradley Tengler

Family lawyer

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Brittany Higgins

Litigation lawyer

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David Neuman

Securities and investment fraud lawyer

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Herrick Lidstone

Securities offerings lawyer

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Heewon O'Connor

Unknown lawyer

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David Fish

Litigation lawyer

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John Higgins

Personal injury lawyer

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Matthew Duco

Securities and investment fraud lawyer

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Andrea Zenker

Litigation lawyer

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John Burke

Securities and investment fraud lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers

2019

Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Certificate of Aprreciation, Lawyers Fund For Client Protection of the State of New York

2011

Pro Bono Award for 100% Law Firm Participation, Boulder County Bar Association / Boulder County Legal Services

2009

Magna Cum Laude, NIU College of Law

2006

Summa Cum Laude, Northern Illinois University

2006

University Honors, Northern Illinois University

2003

Maude Uhland Award, Northern Illinois University

Work Experience

2021 - Present

Attorney | Founder, JD Law, LLC

2016 - 2021

Senior Counsel, Griffin | Williams LLP

2012 - 2016

Attorney, Higgins & Burke, P.C.

2010 - 2012

Attorney, Goulart & Associates, P.C.

2008 - 2009

Westlaw student representative, Thomson Reuters

2008 - 2009

Law Clerk, The Collins Firm

2008 - 2009

Legal Intern, The Homer Firm

2007 - 2008

Law Clerk, Sheehan Law office

2007 - 2007

Law Clerk, Corneille Law and Mediation

Associations

2016 - Present

U.S. District Court of Northern Indiana

Member of Bar

2015 - Present

Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Federal Trial Bar for the Northern District of Illinois

Member

2013 - Present

Fox River Business Alliance

Member

2012 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Kane County Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

United States District Court for the District of Colorado

Member of Bar

2011 - 2013

Colorado Trial Lawyers Construction Defect Task Force

Member

2010 - 2013

Colorado Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2010 - 2012

Boulder County Bar Association

Member

2009 - 2012

Denver Bar Association

Member

2008 - 2009

NIU Environmental Law Society

Vice President

Sample of Legal Cases

Pignato v. Stanley

Obtained court approval of settlement valued at over $7,500,000.00 in complex securities derivative action

Lambert v. American Freedom Insurance, Cook County Case No. 13 L 010170

Settlement in favor of client.

S. Louis Rathje v. Horlbeck Capital Management

The appellate court affirmed the dismissal of all claims against Jordan's clients relative to their management of a multi-million dollar hedge fund.

Rathje v. _______ , Kane County, Illinois Circuit Court

All claims against clients dismissed

Purtulis et al v. Questar Capital Corporation et al

Jordan prepared and filed five appellate briefs for Illinois investors. After filing, the case was favorably settled.

In the Matter of the Claim of Knie

Award of $84,500.00

CMA, Inc. v. _____. DuPage County, Illinois

Obtained dismissal of claims against two clients sued for violations of the Illinois Trade Secrets Act in connection with $5,000,000.00 of allegedly lost investment account funds.

RGM Construction v. Frohsinn, Larimer County District Court, Colorado

Judgment in favor of client in case involving construction of $1Mil custom home

Yocam v. Renaissance, et al, Morgan County District Court, Colorado

Directed Verdict in favor of client in $4,000,000.00 real estate contract case

HD Supply v. Zakco, District Court, Larimer County Colorado

Negotiated dismissal of all claims against client

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Education

2009

Northern Illinois University College of Law

Juris Doctor

2006

Northern Illinois University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2009

The Cow Ducked Under the Radar: CAFO Risks and Regulations

Agricultural Law

2008

From the Lumberyard to the Backyard: Regulation of Timber Preservatives

Environmental Risk Regulation Regimes

Publications

2010

Rock Creek Register Expansive Soil Damages: Know Your Rights

Languages

English

Activity

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