“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. 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 currently serves on the North Carolina Bar Association Professional Vitality Committee and Publications Subcommittee, and he is also a member of the American Association for Justice. He has been a regular speaker at multiple continuing legal education (CLE) seminars and served as a host and emcee for various legal programs.
Mike previously 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.
In addition to his work with NCAJ, Mike has held numerous roles on committees and subsections for the North Carolina Bar Association, as well as previously 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 and was the longest-tenured editor for Trial Briefs, a legal news periodical published by NCAJ.
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 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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