“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.”

- Michael Jordan

mike.jordan@farrin.com

919.287.9311

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. He received 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 working 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,” Mike says. “This drive to help others was instilled at an early age by my parents and further nurtured by my faith.”

Mike is on the Board of Directors for the Durham Bar Association and the 16th Judicial District Bar Association. He is a member of the American Association for Justice and the North Carolina Advocates for Justice (NCAJ), where he serves on their Legal Affairs Committee after previously serving on the Board of Governors. Mike has served on so many NCAJ committees that he’s received their “Order of Service” award most years since the award’s inception.

Mike has been a regular speaker at various continuing legal education (CLE) seminars, and served as a host and emcee for various legal programs.

In addition to his work with NCAJ, Mike has held various roles on committees and subsections for the North Carolina Bar Association, as well as serving several years on the Advisory Board for the North Carolina Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).

Mike also authored parts of the North Carolina Personal Injury Liens Manual, published by LexisNexis. On top of all of that, Mike is active with his church, serving as a small group leader and filling in where needed.

In his down time, Mike is an avid motorcyclist, and he takes special pride in helping other bikers with their injury cases.

Licensed In

North Carolina

Practice Area

Honors/Awards/
Accomplishments

“Biltmore Who’s Who,” 2009
“BV Rated” by Martindale-Hubbell³ since 1996
Member, Top Recommended People, 2009
Order of Service award, North Carolina Advocates for Justice (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015)
“Strathmore’s Who’s Who,” 2009

Memberships

16th Judicial District Bar Association
- Board of Directors since 2019
Durham Bar Association
- Board of Directors since 2019
Durham Bar Association Nominating Committee, 2018–2019
North Carolina Bar Association
- Law Practice Management Section Council*
- Practical Skills Course Subcommittee*
North Carolina State Bar

Publications & Speaking Engagements

North Carolina Advocates for Justice / North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers
- Chair/Host, “Ethics Issues,” 2015
- Presenter, Annual Disbursements Seminar, “Medical Lien Providers,” 2014
- Co-Chair, Annual Disbursements Seminar, 2013
- Presenter, Annual Disbursements Seminar, “Reimbursement Claims for State and Local Government Employees,” 2008
Trial Briefs magazine
- Editor, 2008-2012
- “ERISA, Ethics and Pitfalls,” 2005
North Carolina Personal Injury Liens Manual by LexisNexis Publishing

Community & Civic Involvement

American Association for Justice
North Carolina Advocates for Justice
- Legal Affairs Committee
- Ethics Committee*
- Legislative Committee*
- Board of Governors*
- Education Committee*
- Executive Committee, Auto Torts Section*
- President’s Club*
- Publications Committee, Chair*
North Carolina Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)*
- Advisory Board*

Law School

North Carolina Central University School of Law
Durham, NC
1993, J.D.

Student Bar Association
Evening Program Representative

College

University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC
1989, B.A. in Journalism

Reporter for “The Daily Tar Heel”
Editorial writer for the “UNC Journalist”

Online Judy’s Book Review

I will gladly recommend

I will gladly recommend [the Law Offices of] James Scott Farrin … to anyone who is need of an honest, dependable, fair, and reliable attorney. Mr. Jordan and Tammy Andino did a great job of keeping me informed. ¹

Former Personal Injury Client, Online Google Review

They helped us understand what was going on

They helped us understand what was going on, what was needed, [and] what we would do next. They checked in on us to make sure we were okay and that everything was going great outside of just working on the case. ¹

For legal reasons and client confidentiality, reviews have been slightly edited to remove identifying information and correct typos.

*Denotes inactive

³For information regarding the standards for inclusion in Martindale Hubbell peer review ratings, visit www.martindale.com.