A member of the Federal Trial Bar for the Northern District of Illinois, Jordan is the founder of the law firm of JD Law, LLC. Some of Jordan's more notable case results include:
This wide array of legal experience allows Jordan to advise clients on intersecting matters across many fields of law and take creative and insightful approaches to solving his clients' legal issues.
Jordan is currently admitted to practice law in Illinois, Colorado, the United States District Courts for the Districts of Colorado, Northern Illinois and Indiana and United States Bankruptcy Court for the Districts of Colorado and Northern Illinois.
Practice areas
Business entity formation, corporate governance, Mergers & Acquisitions
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Languages spoken
English
JD Law, LLC
10 Illinois St Suite 110
Saint Charles, IL, 60174
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 2012 | 06/13/2022 |
CO | Active | 2009 | 06/08/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Super Lawyer | Illinois Super Lawyers | 2022 |
Rising Star | Illinois Super Lawyers | 2021 |
Rising Star | Illinois Super Lawyers | 2020 |
Emerging Lawyer | Leading Lawyers | 2019 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2019 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2018 |
Emerging Lawyer | Leading Lawyers | 2018 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2017 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
Certificate of Aprreciation | Lawyers Fund For Client Protection of the State of New York | 2014 |
Pro Bono Award for 100% Law Firm Participation | Boulder County Bar Association / Boulder County Legal Services | 2011 |
Magna Cum Laude | NIU College of Law | 2009 |
Summa Cum Laude | Northern Illinois University | 2006 |
University Honors | Northern Illinois University | 2006 |
Maude Uhland Award | Northern Illinois University | 2003 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Founder | JD Law, LLC | 2021 - Present |
Senior Counsel | Griffin | Williams LLP | 2016 - 2021 |
Attorney | Higgins & Burke, P.C. | 2012 - 2016 |
Attorney | Goulart & Associates, P.C. | 2010 - 2012 |
Westlaw student representative | Thomson Reuters | 2008 - 2009 |
Law Clerk | The Collins Firm | 2008 - 2009 |
Legal Intern | The Homer Firm | 2008 - 2009 |
Law Clerk | Sheehan Law office | 2007 - 2008 |
Law Clerk | Corneille Law and Mediation | 2007 - 2007 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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U.S. District Court of Northern Indiana | Member of Bar | 2016 - Present |
Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association | Member | 2015 - Present |
Federal Trial Bar for the Northern District of Illinois | Member | 2013 - Present |
Fox River Business Alliance | Member | 2013 - Present |
Illinois State Bar Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
Chicago Bar Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
Kane County Bar Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
Colorado Bar Association | Member | 2009 - Present |
United States District Court for the District of Colorado | Member of Bar | 2009 - Present |
Colorado Trial Lawyers Construction Defect Task Force | Member | 2011 - 2013 |
Colorado Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2010 - 2013 |
Boulder County Bar Association | Member | 2010 - 2012 |
Denver Bar Association | Member | 2009 - 2012 |
NIU Environmental Law Society | Vice President | 2008 - 2009 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Rock Creek Register | Expansive Soil Damages: Know Your Rights | 2010 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Northern Illinois University College of Law | Juris Doctor | 2009 |
Northern Illinois University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2006 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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The Cow Ducked Under the Radar: CAFO Risks and Regulations | Agricultural Law | 2009 |
From the Lumberyard to the Backyard: Regulation of Timber Preservatives | Environmental Risk Regulation Regimes | 2008 |
Case name | Outcome |
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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. |
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Marissa Hanson, Litigation Attorney on Jun 27, 2016
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.
Brittany Higgins, Securities and investment fraud Attorney on Aug 6, 2015
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.
Marissa Hanson, Litigation Attorney on Jun 27, 2016
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.
Brittany Higgins, Securities and investment fraud Attorney on Aug 6, 2015
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.
John Kim, Litigation Attorney on Jan 27, 2014
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.
Matthew Duco, Securities and investment fraud Attorney on Jan 29, 2013
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.
Richard Beck, Business Attorney on Jan 21, 2013
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.
David Neuman, Unknown Attorney on Nov 29, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Heewon O'Connor, Unknown Attorney on Oct 12, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Robert Keating, Litigation Attorney on Sep 28, 2012
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.
Cari Wilson Brownlee, Securities and investment fraud Attorney on Sep 28, 2012
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
Andrea Zenker, Unknown Attorney on Sep 19, 2012
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I endorse this lawyer.
Brent Eames, Securities and investment fraud Attorney on Sep 7, 2012
Relationship: Friend
I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Samelson, Unknown Attorney on Aug 1, 2012
Relationship: Friend
I endorse this lawyer.
Bryan Gianesin, Securities and investment fraud Attorney on Apr 24, 2012
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.
Marshall Goldberg, Unknown Attorney on Apr 3, 2012
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.
Carter Mudge, Construction and development Attorney on Apr 3, 2012
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.
Matthew Clawson, Unknown Attorney on Mar 13, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Anthony Gioia, General practice Attorney on May 20, 2011
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.
Donald Goulart, Litigation Attorney on May 17, 2011
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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