Jordan S. Bolton

Jordan S. Bolton

Southfield, MI recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2020
Taft

454 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation Litigation - Banking and Finance

Biography

I help business leaders, house counsel, and individuals remove barriers to success by providing creative dispute resolution and transactional services. In addition to a national complex commercial litigation, mediation, and arbitration practice; I maintain an outside general counsel practice for individuals and business leaders who have varied legal needs. In the latter, I am aided by my experience handling business disputes across the country. I have been: - Recognized by Lawyers Weekly for obtaining the largest judgment in Michigan - Named the Legal Aid and Defenders' Pro Bono Attorney of the Year - Consistently named in Best Lawyers in America - Named in Super Lawyers every year for more than 15 years (and consistently “Top 50 Business Attorneys” and “Top 100 Attorneys” in any practice) - Consistently named a dBusiness's Top Lawyer - Consistently rated “AV Preeminent” (highest rating) by Martindale-Hubbell - Rated “10/10 Superb” (highest rating) by Avvo - Profiled in Crain's Detroit Business among the busiest litigators in Michigan - Selected to serve as a Special Assistant Attorney General In addition to firm leadership positions and speaking engagements for judges, attorneys, forensic accountants, and others, I have a multi-decade track record of bar and community service. For the State Bar of Michigan, in addition to serving as a Life Fellow of the Foundation and Judicial Tenure Commission nominee, I serve(d) on the Judicial Qualifications, Character and Fitness, and United States Courts Committees. With the Oakland County Bar Association, I have served as a Life Fellow of the Foundation, Board of Directors nominee, Inns of Court Barrister, discovery mediator, and Founding Chairperson of the Business Courts and Counsel Committee. I have also served as a Barrister for the Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association, and on the Boards of Directors for the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce, Knollwood Country Club, and Prosecutors' Foundation for the Kids. And I have been selected to participate in the Grosfeld Leadership Mission for the JFMD.
Taft

454 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • Wayne State University, J.D., graduated 2003
  • Wayne State University, J.D., graduated 2003

Client Testimonials

Jordan is one of the most thorough lawyers I have had the privilege to work with. His attention to detail, out of the box strategizing, and holistic view lent a whole different level of support when we have had the necessity of engaging his expertise.

Glenn Pavey

Jordan Bolton and team at Taft are knowledgeable regarding complex legal disputes and resolution services when it comes to legal matters and litigation services.

Kevin Robertelli (23-35 Bridge Street LLC)

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Litigation - Banking and Finance

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