Pratka, Andrew J.

Jordan S. Powell was hired as a litigation associate in August 2007. Jordan’s diligence, drive and dedication have led to notable results on behalf of clients who have suffered from tragic and catastrophic injuries. Recently, Jordan was named to the Law Bulletin Publishing Company's list of the "40 Attorneys Under Forty to Watch" in Illinois for 2012. To view his profile, click here.

Jordan plays a key role in preparing personal injury and wrongful death cases for mediation and trial. Most recently, Jordan and Partner Steve Levin settled a medical malpractice case for $3 million against a Chicago-area neurosurgeon. In this case, Jordan represented an older woman who was paralyzed from the waist down as a result of a surgical error. He also obtained a $1 million nursing home settlement for the surviving family of a 33-year-old woman who died as a result of negligence by a Chicago nursing home and attending physician.

Jordan and Partner Susan Novosad obtained a $1 million settlement for the death of an 83-year-old nursing home resident. This settlement is the largest nursing home neglect settlement in Lake County, IL history. Jordan and Susan also obtained an $850,000 settlement on behalf of an 88-year-old man who slipped on a painted area while exiting a Jiffy Lube store.

In the area of nursing home litigation, Jordan achieved a $835,000 settlement against a Chicago-area facility for the failure to properly manage a resident’s anticoagulation medication, and reached a $715,000 settlement on behalf of a 74-year-old resident of three different nursing homes that developed severe pressure sores, malnutrition and dehydration.

Jordan earned his J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law where he focused his studies on developing a well-rounded litigation background, earning high honors in both trial advocacy and litigation technology courses. Prior to law school, Jordan attended the University of Michigan where he was on the dean’s list and graduated with academic distinction. While there, he earned two degrees: a B.A. in Political Science and a B.A. in Organizational Studies.

Outside of work, Jordan makes a conscious effort to help the underprivileged through his volunteer work. In 2007, he spent a week in the Gulf Coast offering legal advice to victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and helping with the demolition of destroyed homes.

Additionally, Jordan is an active member of the Illinois State Bar Association where he serves on the council for the Young Lawyers Division. He is a member of the Decalogue Society, Chicago Bar Association, American Bar Association, Illinois Trial Lawyer’s Association and the American Association of Justice’s Nursing Home Litigation Group. He has been asked to speak on nursing home litigation to a number of groups including fellow lawyers, senior advocates and long-term care ombudsmen.

Jordan volunteers at both Chicago-Kent College of Law and John Marshall Law School, judging trial advocacy and moot court competitions. He was also named to the list of Illinois Rising Stars by Super Lawyers in 2012 and 2013.

Jordan was raised in West Bloomfield, MI, and attended Bloomfield Hills Andover High School, where his ambition, competitiveness and scholastic achievement were evident. Jordan was a three-letter athlete and earned numerous scholar-athlete honors. He now resides in downtown Chicago.

Client Testimonials

"Jordan- We really appreciate all that you have done for our family. We will be forever grateful for what you have done for us. You come highly recommended to any friends or family members that may need your services. Thank you!"

"Jordan and Steve- I just wanted to take a moment and thank you for the work you did to achieve the settlement for my father's lawsuit. The money does not ease my grief nor the bitterness I have for the pain and suffering that my dad endured at the nursing home. Yet, even though we never received an apology from the nursing home, the settlement points out the wrong doing and hopefully they do a better job with their patients in the future."

"After months of struggling with my mom's health, we contacted Levin & Perconti and Jordan was quickly a big part of our lives...Jordan was amazingly thorough...From beginning to the end, Jordan was always professional yet compassionate with us. He was never bothered by any questions we had, was extremely patient with my elderly mother and always showed a sincere passion toward helping us...The awarded money will not make my mother walk again but it will allow her to live the rest of her life as comfortable as possible. For that we are forever grateful to Jordan and the team of Levin & Perconti."