“The most rewarding aspect of practicing law is seeing the positive difference you can make in the lives of people who are suffering; I feel very strongly that the practice of law is an opportunity to help others. This drive to help others was instilled at an early age by my parents and further nurtured by my faith.”
NCAJ Order of Service Award Recipient, 2007-2015
Durham Bar Association, Member of Board of Directors since 2019
Received Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished Rating,4 1996-2024
Attorney Michael Jordan (Partner)
Michael Jordan joined the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin in 2001 and became a Partner of the firm in 2002. He currently works to assist clients with their Personal Injury, Workers’ Compensation, Eminent Domain, Products Liability, Medical Malpractice, Mass Tort, and other injury claims.
Mike received his J.D. from North Carolina Central University School of Law and his B.A. in Journalism from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he wrote for The Daily Tar Heel and the UNC Journalist. Although Mike has been recognized for his contributions to the broader legal community, his true passion is trying to ensure the firm’s clients receive the help they need.
“The most rewarding aspect of practicing law is seeing the positive difference you can make in the lives of people who are suffering; I feel very strongly that the practice of law is an opportunity to help others.”
Supporting the Profession Through Leadership
Throughout his career, Mike has held a variety of leadership roles in local and statewide groups, including serving multiple terms on both the Board of Governors for the North Carolina Advocates for Justice (NCAJ) and the Board of Directors for the Durham Bar Association and the 16th Judicial District Bar Association. As a member of the American Association for Justice (AAJ), he has been a regular speaker at multiple continuing legal education (CLE) seminars and served as a host and emcee for various legal programs.
In addition to his work with NCAJ and AAJ, Mike has held numerous roles on committees and subsections for the North Carolina Bar Association. Most recently, Mike served on the North Carolina Bar Association Professional Vitality Committee and Publications Subcommittee.
Mike was the longest-tenured editor for Trial Briefs, a legal news periodical published by NCAJ, and he also authored substantial parts of the North Carolina Personal Injury Liens Manual published by LexisNexis.
Turning Challenges Into Solutions
Mike’s creativity has led to innovations that continue to benefit the legal profession. In 2002, anticipating the administrative challenges posed by HIPAA, he developed what is believed to be the first HIPAA Power of Attorney, allowing clients to sign a single document instead of multiple medical authorizations. After the federal HIPAA administration team reviewed and endorsed the approach, it was shared with law firms and medical providers nationwide. Today, similar documents are used throughout the legal, insurance, and healthcare industries.
When a local government plan (also known as a Cost Plus Plan) asserted a substantial lien against a client’s proceeds, Mike researched the issue and concluded local governments did not have a direct lien. He then crafted a legal argument to rebut the lien assertion and freely shared the argument with other firms.1 Today, Mike’s argument is still used by personal injury lawyers across the state to contest the lien claims of these Cost Plus Plans.
Grounded in Family and Faith
Mike is active with his church, serving as a small group leader and filling in where needed. In his down time, Mike loves hiking with his dog, spending time with his family, and playing guitar. He is also an avid motorcyclist and takes pride in helping other bikers with their injury cases.
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Personal Injury Client, Google Review1
For legal reasons and client confidentiality, reviews have been slightly edited to remove identifying information and correct typos.
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