Atty. Kevin Jordan

Atty. Kevin Jordan

Kevin Jordan is a name partner at Houston-based Jordan, Lynch & Cancienne. He is a highly-skilled litigator and nationally recognized first-chair trial lawyer whose Fortune 500 clients call him first when faced with important legal questions.

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Profile Summary

About Kevin Jordan at a glance

Kevin Jordan is a business and litigation attorney based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Jordan Lynch & Cancienne PLLC. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas, California, State Bar of California, Louisiana, State Bar of Louisiana, and Massachusetts, Massachusetts. Educated at Tulane University (J.D., 1988) and Texas A&M University (B.S., 1984). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigator in America, 2023-2026 (2026). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Kevin Jordan is a name partner at Houston-based Jordan, Lynch & Cancienne
  • He is a highly-skilled litigator and nationally recognized first-chair trial lawyer whose Fortune 500 clients call him first when faced with important legal questions
  • Mr. Jordan has a wide range of experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal venues across the country
  • With a background in engineering, he has a unique advantage when representing clients in the chemical and oil & gas industries, many times when the cases involve commercial issues, trade secrets or technology
  • Mr. Jordan is known as a problem solver who applies a surgical approach to litigation, identifying key questions and elements of each case, in order to focus resources effectively
  • He has built his practice on one simple, but powerful ethos: clients first
  • Mr. Jordan is board certified in civil and personal injury trial law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
  • Every year for the last decade, he has been recognized in the “Texas Super Lawyers” listing, as published in Texas Monthly Magazine

Practice Areas Explained

Kevin Jordan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kevin Jordan 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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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Kevin Jordan

Where is Kevin Jordan's law office located?
Kevin Jordan's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Jordan Lynch & Cancienne PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kevin Jordan handle?
Kevin Jordan focuses on business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
Where did Kevin Jordan go to law school?
Kevin Jordan earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.S., 1984).
How can I contact Kevin Jordan for a consultation?
You can contact Kevin 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 Kevin Jordan received?
Kevin Jordan's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigator in America, 2023-2026; Best Lawyers in America — Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2003, 2010-2025; Best Lawyers in America — Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Tulane University
- 1988
B.S.
Texas A&M University
- 1984

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigator in America, 2023-2026
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2003, 2010-2025
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — American Board of Trial Advocates
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Texas, State Bar of Texas
California, State Bar of California
Louisiana, State Bar of Louisiana
Massachusetts, Massachusetts
Mississippi, State Bar of Mississippi

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