Biography

Michael J. Jordan joined the Steinberg Law Firm in 2006. Michael grew up in Columbia then attended college at the University of South Carolina where he earned his B.A. Degree. He received his law degree from the Florida Coastal School of Law. Immediately after graduating from law school, Michael joined The Steinberg Law Firm.Michael was drawn to the Steinberg Law Firm because of its long history, dedication to helping injured workers and strong reputation in personal injury trials. He especially recognized the importance of the firm’s reputation for delivering proven results for the injured people of South Carolina.For three years in a row, he has been listed in Best Lawyers in America for 2016, 2017 and 2018. He was selected as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in 2014.Michael volunteers his time within the greater Charleston community. His dedication to volunteering began while in law school, where Jordan volunteered his services in a legal aid clinic. The work in the legal aid clinic helped him appreciate every citizen’s right to a fair hearing. He has continued this service to the community by devoting time to Lowcountry AIDS Services in Charleston. Michael volunteers with other non-profit organizations, including Kids Chance of South Carolina.Michael is a past President of the Berkeley County Bar Association. He was named to the Executive Committee of the SC Injured Workers Advocates. He is also a member of the South Carolina Bar, Charleston County Bar Association, Berkeley County Bar Association, South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association and South Carolina Bar Young Lawyers Division. His trial work has been featured in SC Lawyers Weekly newspaper.

Practice Areas

• Personal Injury
• Workers' Compensation

Education

• Florida Coastal School of Law
  2006
• University of South Carolina - Columbia
  2001

Professional Experience

• The Steinberg Law Firm
  Attorney/Partner
  2006
• Multiple Companies
  Law Clerk
  2003

Awards

• Workers' Compensation Law- Claimants
  Best Lawyers in America
  2023
• Personal Injury
  Best Lawyers in America
  2023
• Charleston, SC Lawyer of the Year: Workers' Compensation Law-Claimants
  Best Lawyers in America
  2023
• Super Lawyer
  Super Lawyers
  2023
• Clients' Choice Award
  Avvo
  2022
• Super Lawyer
  Super Lawyers
  2022
• Personal Injury
  Best Lawyers in America
  2022
• Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
  Best Lawyers in America
  2022
• AV Preeminent-Judicial Edition
  Martindale-Hubbell
  2022
• Super Lawyer
  Super Lawyers
  2021
• Personal Injury
  Best Lawyers in America
  2021
• Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
  Best Lawyers in America
  2021
• Elite Lawyer
  Elite Lawyer
  2021
• Personal Injury
  Best Lawyers in America
  2020
• Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
  Best Lawyers in America
  2020
• Personal Injury
  Best Lawyers in America
  2019
• Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
  Best Lawyers in America
  2019
• Rising Star
  Super Lawyers
  2018
• Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
  Best Lawyers in America
  2018
• Personal Injury
  Best Lawyers in America
  2018
• Rising Star
  Super Lawyers
  2017
• Personal Injury
  Best Lawyers in America
  2017
• Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
  Best Lawyers in America
  2017
• Rising Stars
  Super Lawyers
  2016
• Rising Star
  Super Lawyers
  2015
• Rising Star
  Super Lawyers
  2014
• Top 100 Trial Lawyers
  National Trial Lawyers
  2014
• Rising Star
  Super Lawyers
  2013
• Top 40 Under 40
  National Trial Lawyers
  2013
• AV Rated
  Martindale-Hubbell
  2013
• Rising Star
  Super Lawyers
  2012
• Top 40 Under 40
  National Trial Lawyers
  2012
• Client Distinction Award
  Martindale-Hubbell
  2012

Associations

• South Carolina Injured Workers' Advocates
• Berkeley County Bar Association
• South Carolina State Bar # 74902
• South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association
• South Carolina Injured Workers’ Advocates (IWA)
• Charleston County Bar Association

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