Derril B. Jordan
About Derril B. Jordan
Derril B. Jordan is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2023. Derril B. Jordan is recognized in the following practice area:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Native American Law
Current Firm: Patterson Real Bird & Rasmussen LLP
Education: Cornell University, J.D., graduated 1988
Location: Washington, DC
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