Jordan handles entitlement, land use, environmental and municipal matters in Marin County. His recent land use projects include representing a shopping center owner and tenant in obtaining entitlements for the development of stand-alone 46,000 square foot retail store, representing the developer in obtaining entitlements for a 42,500 square foot retail site, representing the owner of a 130 acre property in the development of a master plan, obtaining entitlements for a 16-unit multifamily project with affordable housing. In addition to his land use practice, Jordan specializes in representing shopping centers, property owners, office building managers and developers in commercial real estate disputes, including those involving commercial leases, nonpayment of rent, exclusives, tenant improvements, mechanic’s liens, tenant bankruptcies and post-lease termination collections. He has trial and appellate experience in state and federal courts. Jordan sits on the board of the North Bay Leadership Council and for the past 15 years has taught Legal Aspects of Hospitality and Tourism Management at San Francisco State University.
Representative Work
Represent a shopping center owner and tenant in obtaining entitlements for the development of stand-alone 46,000 square foot retail store.
Represent the developer in obtaining entitlements for a 42,500 square foot retail site.
Represent the owner of a 130 acre property in the development of a master plan.
Represent community, regional and super regional shopping centers in lease disputes including those relating to non-payment of rent, exclusives, and tenant improvements.
Represent community, regional and super regional shopping centers in national retail tenant bankruptcies.
Represent office building owners in landlord-tenant and land use disputes.
Represent shopping center owners in mechanic's lien foreclosure actions.
Represent national banks in enforcement of commercial loan agreements.
Represent race track in obtaining use permits.
Represent home owners association in obtaining entitlements to build a new community and disaster relief center.
Publications
"COVID-19 Considerations for Landlords & Property Managers," co-author, Real Estate Law Alert (March 2020)
"Stipulations For Entry Of Judgment: Plaintiffs Beware," The Marin Lawyer (August 2009)
"Tenant Bankruptcies: A Few Things Landlords Should Know," The Marin Lawyer (July 2007)
"The Hidden Lesson of Drybread v. Chipain Chiropractic Corporation," The Marin Lawyer (July 2007)
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Presentations
"Legal Aspects of Hospitality Management," Hospitality Management Department of San Francisco State University (2000-2015)
"Tenant Bankruptcies: What Landlords Need To Know, Real Estate Litigation in California," Lorman Educational Services (Oct. 2005)
"Security Deposits: What Do They Really Secure?" International Council of Shopping Centers (2006)
"Commercial Tenant Bankruptcies – What Landlords Need to Know," Lorman Seminar of Landlord and Tenant Law (August 2012, February 2014)
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Honors
Northern California Rising Stars (2010-2012)
Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services (2003, 2006)
Award for Significant Contribution from Legal Aid of Marin (2007, 2008)