Atty. David B. Jordan

Atty. David B. Jordan

David B. Jordan focuses his practice on employment counseling and litigation, including all aspects of labor relations and employment law.

Call (713) 951-9400 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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

    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:

    • Employment policies
    • Privacy
    • Whistleblower protections and compliance
    • Strategic business planning
    • Positive employee relations
    • Union avoidance
    • I-9 compliance
    • Other general labor and employment matters

      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:

      • Energy
      • Retail
      • Restaurant and hospitality
      • Manufacturing
      • Banking
      • Healthcare

        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.

Practice Areas Explained

David B. Jordan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David B. Jordan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

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

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

David B. Jordan is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →

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.

Looking for additional Texas attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Houston or all attorneys in Texas.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about David B. Jordan

Where is David B. Jordan's law office located?
David B. Jordan's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Littler. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David B. Jordan handle?
David B. Jordan focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
Where did David B. Jordan go to law school?
David B. Jordan earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (BA).
How can I contact David B. Jordan for a consultation?
You can contact David B. Jordan directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David B. Jordan received?
David B. Jordan's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals; Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management.

Education

J.D.
University of Oklahoma
- 2000
BA
Oklahoma State University
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Union
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named, Rising Star - Texas, Law & Politics, 2006-2011
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Texas, State Bar of Texas

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.