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Atty. Jordan Spanner

Atty. Jordan Spanner

Jordan helps clients navigate complex disputes related to business, intellectual property, and trusts and estates matters. She is skilled at interpreting statutory and regulatory schemes, contracts, and other legal documents.

Raleigh Raleigh 8 yrs experience 8 year
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Profile Summary

About Jordan Spanner at a glance

Jordan Spanner is a business, litigation, and appellate attorney based in Raleigh, North Carolina, practicing at Ward and Smith PA. They have 8+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2018. Admitted to practice in North Carolina, North Carolina Bar Association (2018). Educated at Campbell University (J.D., 2018) and North Carolina State University (B.S.W., 2008). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serands clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jordan helps clients navigate complex disputes related to business, intellectual property, and trusts and estates matters
  • She is skilled at interpreting statutory and regulatory schemes, contracts, and other legal documents
  • She is also experienced in evaluating pleadings, motions, and briefs, which allows her to work with individuals and businesses in all phases of the litigation process, including pre-trial investigations, preparation of pleadings, discovery, and trial
  • Before joining Ward and Smith, Jordan was a law clerk to the Honorable Marilyn J. Horan, U.S
  • District Judge for the Western District of Pennsylvania
  • In that role, Jordan gained substantial experience in legal research, analysis, and writing, as well as courtroom management
  • She also organized and managed the chambers internship program
  • Prior to law school, Jordan had a career as a child welfare social worker
  • She investigated reports of child abuse, neglect, and dependency, which required interviewing children, families, and other community members, working with law enforcement, and preparing cases for court

Practice Areas Explained

Jordan Spanner's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

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Appellate Practice

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Raleigh are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina 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 North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jordan Spanner

Where is Jordan Spanner's law office located?
Jordan Spanner's law practice is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The firm is Ward and Smith PA. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jordan Spanner handle?
Jordan Spanner focuses on business, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Jordan Spanner practiced law?
Jordan Spanner has 8+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2018.
Where did Jordan Spanner go to law school?
Jordan Spanner earned their education at (J.D., 2018); (B.S.W., 2008).
How can I contact Jordan Spanner for a consultation?
You can contact Jordan Spanner 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 Jordan Spanner received?
Jordan Spanner's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — NC Pro Bono Honor Society; Best Lawyers in America — "40 & Under List," Benchmark Litigation, 2022, 2023.

Education

J.D.
Campbell University
- 2018
B.S.W.
North Carolina State University
- 2008

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — NC Pro Bono Honor Society
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — "40 & Under List," Benchmark Litigation, 2022, 2023
- 2026

Bar Admissions

North Carolina, North Carolina Bar Association
Admitted: 2018

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