Atty. David B. Jordan
David B. Jordan focuses his practice on employment counseling and litigation, including all aspects of labor relations and employment law.
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About David B. Jordan at a glance
David B. Jordan is a employment and litigation attorney based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Littler. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas. Educated at University of Oklahoma (J.D., 2000) and Oklahoma State University (BA). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
David B. Jordan focuses his practice on employment counseling and litigation, including all aspects of labor relations and employment law. His areas of expertise include:
- Workplace safety
- Wage and hour collective actions
- Wage and hour compliance, including tip credit and tip sharing issues
- Discrimination
- Wrongful discharge
- Retaliation
- Employment policies
- Privacy
- Whistleblower protections and compliance
- Strategic business planning
- Positive employee relations
- Union avoidance
- I-9 compliance
- Other general labor and employment matters
- Energy
- Retail
- Restaurant and hospitality
- Manufacturing
- Banking
- Healthcare
He also handles disputes involving employment contracts, covenants not to compete, trade secrets and confidentiality agreements.
In addition to representing employers in federal and state courts and before administrative agencies, David also regularly counsels clients on a variety of workplace issues, such as:
David is an active speaker on labor and employment law issues, appearing before trade organizations, human resource professionals and corporate legal departments. Most frequently, he works with clients in the following industries:
From 2000-2001, David served as a clerk for the Hon. Sven Erik Holmes of the United States District Court, Northern District of Oklahoma. Prior to practicing law, David spent approximately 10 years in the hospitality industry, building and managing a variety of restaurant concepts.
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
David B. Jordan is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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