About David
David B. Jordan: Experienced Employment Counselor and Litigator in Houston, Texas
With over three decades of experience, David B. Jordan specializes in employment counseling and litigation. His expertise spans all aspects of labor relations and employment law, including workplace safety, wage and hour compliance, discrimination, wrongful discharge, retaliation, and more.
Practice Areas
- Workplace Safety
- Wage and Hour Collective Actions
- Wage and Hour Compliance (including tip credit and tip sharing issues)
- Discrimination
- Wrongful Discharge
- Retaliation
In addition to representing employers in federal and state courts and before administrative agencies, David also provides comprehensive counsel on a wide range of workplace issues. These include:
- Employment Policies
- Privacy Issues
- Whistleblower Protections and Compliance
- Strategic Business Planning
- Positive Employee Relations
- Union Avoidance
- I-9 Compliance
- Other General Labor and Employment Matters
Awards
David has been recognized as a Rising Star by Law & Politics in the areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment, from 2006 to 2011. He is also named among Best Attorney USA since 2012.
Education
- University of Oklahoma: Juris Doctor (JD)
- Oklahoma State University: Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
David has dedicated significant time to the hospitality industry, where he built and managed various restaurant concepts. From 2000 to 2001, he served as a clerk for Hon. Sven Erik Holmes at the United States District Court, Northern District of Oklahoma.
Firms
- Littler (current)
David is actively involved in speaking engagements and regularly appears before trade organizations, human resource professionals, and corporate legal departments. His clients often include those in the following industries: Energy, Retail, Restaurant and Hospitality, Manufacturing, Banking, Healthcare.
