Michael Jordan
Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Goose Creek, South Carolina
Steinberg Law Firm, LLC
Practice areas: Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation
Licensed in South Carolina since: 2006
Education: Florida Coastal School of Law
Languages spoken: English, Spanish
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2021 - 2026 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2012 - 2018 
Free Consultation Steinberg Law Firm, LLC
118 S. Goose Creek Blvd.Goose Creek, SC 29445 Phone: 843-603-8330 Email: Michael Jordan Visit website
Helping injured people rebuild their lives is the focus of Michael J. Jordan’s legal career. Clients who contact a law firm following an automobile collision or workplace accident are often dealing with physical injuries, emotional stress, and uncertainty about their future. Michael understands these challenges and works closely with his clients to guide them through the legal system while seeking the recovery they deserve.
Michael believes that the impact of an injury extends far beyond the individual involved. A serious accident can affect an entire family, placing strain on finances, relationships, and long- term stability. For that reason, he approaches every case with empathy and determination, making sure his clients have a strong advocate protecting their rights throughout the process.
Originally from Columbia, South Carolina, Michael attended the University of South Carolina, where he earned his undergraduate degree. He later received his Juris Doctor from Florida Coastal School of Law. After completing law school, he joined Steinberg Law Firm, where he was inspired by the firm’s longstanding dedication to representing injured workers and accident victims across the state.
Michael’s work has earned recognition from his peers within the legal profession. He has been selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America multiple times, named among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers, and recognized for his trial work in South Carolina Lawyers Weekly.
In addition to representing his clients, Michael remains deeply involved in the legal community. He has served as President of the Berkeley County Bar Association and President of the South Carolina Injured Workers’ Advocates. He is also an active member of several professional organizations, including the South Carolina Bar and the South Carolina Association for Justice.
Michael also dedicates time to serving the broader Charleston community. He supports charitable and nonprofit organizations such as Lowcountry AIDS Services, Trident Literacy Association, and Kids’ Chance of South Carolina, continuing a lifelong commitment to helping others.
First Admitted: 2006, South Carolina
Professional Webpage: http://www.steinberglawfirm.com/attorney/michael-j-jordan/
Bar / Professional Activity
- South Carolina Injured Workers’ Advocates; President, 2021-present, 2021
- South Carolina Injured Workers’ Advocates; Executive Committee, 2019-present, 2019
- Berkeley County Bar Association; President, 2014-2015, 2015
- Berkeley County Bar Association; Vice President, 2013-2014, 2014
- Charleston County Bar Association; Member, 2006-present, 2006
- South Carolina Injured Workers’ Advocates; Member, 2006-present, 2006
- South Carolina Bar Association; Member, 2006-present, 2006
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Recently, Steinberg Law Firm attorney Michael Jordan settled a car accident case for $1.6 million. Our client, a 46-year-old woman at the time of the crash, was driving a small Ford SUV on Highway 61 in Dorchester County, SC. She was at a complete stop when she was rear-ended by a utility company pickup truck going approximately 55 miles per hour., 2024
- Attorney Michael Jordan Obtains $200k Settlement for Client Injured in Motor Vehicle Accident.Trial Verdict: Horry County Jury Awards Quick Verdict for Motor Vehicle Accident, 2022
- Steinberg Lawyer Michael J. Jordan Settles Case of Injured Motorcyclist for $925,000 Attorney Michael J. Jordan of the Steinberg Law Firm, has agreed to a settlement of $925,000 for a client who suffered from severe personal injury related to a motorcycle accident. In 2014, as the client was riding his motorcycle when another driver collided with him while exiting a private driveway. Upon impact, Jordan’s client was ejected from his motorcycle. The injuries resulting from the collision may have permanent effects. The accident occurred when the driver failed to yield right of way to the motorcycle. Mr. Jordan’s client, 44, was immediately rushed to the emergency room. At the hospital he was transferred to the trauma unit where he underwent numerous diagnostic tests and surgeries. Due to the severity of the accident, Mr. Jordan’s client accumulated medical bills, lost wages and other financial damages. He was forced to take time off work due to his injuries and underwent physical therapy after multiple surgeries. In negotiating the settlement, Mr. Jordan persisted that the damages were extreme and the liability of the other driver should cover all accident-related expenses of his client. Attorney Michael J. Jordan was resilient in his demands for his client’s justice. He believes that all innocent injured people should be able to recover compensation they deserve. Mr. Jordan will fight diligently every client. Named one of the Best Lawyers of America in 2016, 2017 and 2018, Mr. Jordan continues his work in personal injury law with utmost care and passion., 2018
Pro bono / Community Service
- Lowcountry AIDS Association; Volunteer, 2016-present, 2023
- Lowcountry AIDS Services in Charleston, 2021
- Kids Chance of South Carolina, 2021
Educational Background
- University of South Carolina- Bachelor of Arts- graduated 2001, 2001
Honors
- Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. A listing in Best Lawyers is widely regarded by both clients and legal professionals as a significant honor, conferred on a lawyer by his or her peers. For more than three decades, Best Lawyers lists have earned the respect of the profession, the media, and the public, as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals anywhere., Workers' Compensation Law- Claims and Appeals (2017-2025) and Personal Injury Law- Plaintiff (2018-2025), Best Lawyers of America, 2025
- Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process is multi-phased and includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations., Super Lawyer (2018-2024), Super Lawyers, 2024
- Best Lawyers in America 2025 Charleston, SC Lawyer of the Year: Workers’ Compensation Law-Claimants, South Carolina Lawyer of the Year: Workers' Compensation Law- Claimants, Best Lawyers, 2022
- AV Preeminent Rating-Judicial Edition, Martindale-Hubbell, 2022
- Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyer, 2021
- The Million Dollar Advocates is recognized as one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts, awards and settlements. The organization was founded in 1993 and there are approximately 5000 members located throughout the country. Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members. Forum membership acknowledges excellence in advocacy, and provides members with a national network of experienced colleagues of professional referral and information exchange in major cases., Million Dollar Advocate, The Million Dollar Advocates Forum, 2019
- https://www.steinberglawfirm.com/attorney/michael-j-jordan/, Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Steinberg Law Firm, 2014
Office location for Michael Jordan
118 S. Goose Creek Blvd.
Goose Creek, SC 29445
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2021 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2012 - 2018