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Jordan Koonts
Associate
Suite 1400
Raleigh, NC 27603
Jordan primarily focuses his practice on commercial and employment litigation. He has experience navigating high stakes matters including complex disputes such as class action and collective action defense. Jordan has represented employers in defending against discrimination and wrongful discharge claims, as well as misclassification claims under the North Carolina Wage and Hour Act (NCWHA) and...
Jordan primarily focuses his practice on commercial and employment litigation. He has experience navigating high stakes matters including complex disputes such as class action and collective action defense. Jordan has represented employers in defending against discrimination and wrongful discharge claims, as well as misclassification claims under the North Carolina Wage and Hour Act (NCWHA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). In addition to counseling businesses and executives, Jordan also represents individuals in a wide array of civil matters including constitutional litigation in state and federal court. He has successfully litigated ballot access disputes and other related election law matters at all levels, including the North Carolina Supreme Court.
Jordan also has experience advising clients in corporate formation and governance, in addition to handling fast-paced litigation involving employee mobility issues related to trade secret protections and covenants not to compete.
the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). In addition to counseling businesses and executives, Jordan also represents individuals in a wide array of civil matters including constitutional litigation in state and federal court. He has successfully litigated ballot access disputes and other related election law matters at all levels, including the North Carolina Supreme Court.
Jordan also has experience advising clients in corporate formation and governance, in addition to handling fast-paced litigation involving employee mobility issues related to trade secret protections and covenants not to compete.
Experience
- Summer Associate, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP (2021)
- Judicial Intern, Hon. Richard Dietz, North Carolina Court of Appeals (2021)
- Summer Associate, Raleigh-based firm focusing on business formation, finance, and complex litigation (2020)
Educational Activities
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law
- Executive Editor, North Carolina Banking Institute Journal, Vol. 26
- Faculty Selection Committee
- Dean’s Advisory Council
- Academic Enrichment Group Leader: 1L Contracts
- East Carolina University
- Student Body President
- Board of Trustees
- Audit and Risk Management Board
Education
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law, JD, with honors (2022)
- East Carolina University, BS, magna cum laude (2019)
Admissions
- North Carolina
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina
- Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
- Summer Associate, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP (2021)
- Judicial Intern, Hon. Richard Dietz, North Carolina Court of Appeals (2021)
- Summer Associate, Raleigh-based firm focusing on business formation, finance, and complex litigation (2020)
Educational Activities
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law
- Executive Editor, North Carolina Banking Institute Journal, Vol. 26
- Faculty Selection Committee
- Dean’s Advisory Council
- Academic Enrichment Group Leader: 1L Contracts
- East Carolina University
- Student Body President
- Board of Trustees
- Audit and Risk Management Board
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Professional Activities
- NCBA
Leadership
- Board of Trustees, East Carolina University
- Board of Visitors, East Carolina University
Jordan primarily focuses his practice on commercial and employment litigation. He has experience navigating high stakes matters including complex disputes such as class action and collective action defense. Jordan has represented employers in defending against discrimination and wrongful discharge claims, as well as misclassification claims under the North Carolina Wage and Hour Act (NCWHA) and... the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). In addition to counseling businesses and executives, Jordan also represents individuals in a wide array of civil matters including constitutional litigation in state and federal court. He has successfully litigated ballot access disputes and other related election law matters at all levels, including the North Carolina Supreme Court.
Jordan also has experience advising clients in corporate formation and governance, in addition to handling fast-paced litigation involving employee mobility issues related to trade secret protections and covenants not to compete.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.- Summer Associate, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP (2021)
- Judicial Intern, Hon. Richard Dietz, North Carolina Court of Appeals (2021)
- Summer Associate, Raleigh-based firm focusing on business formation, finance, and complex litigation (2020)
Educational Activities
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law
- Executive Editor, North Carolina Banking Institute Journal, Vol. 26
- Faculty Selection Committee
- Dean’s Advisory Council
- Academic Enrichment Group Leader: 1L Contracts
- East Carolina University
- Student Body President
- Board of Trustees
- Audit and Risk Management Board
Education
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law, JD, with honors (2022)
- East Carolina University, BS, magna cum laude (2019)
Admissions
- North Carolina
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina
- Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
Practice Areas
- Board of Trustees, East Carolina University
- Board of Visitors, East Carolina University
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