Jordan C. Butler

Jordan received his undergraduate degree (B.S.) from Miami University, his law degree (J.D.) from Capital University Law School, and his Master of Laws (LL.M) in Taxation from the University of Miami School of Law.

Jordan is a licensed Athlete Agent in Ohio, helping student-athletes and businesses with name, image, and likeness (NIL) matters. He is also a member of the Ohio State Bar Association. Jordan is an active member of the Greater Powell Area Chamber of Commerce, where he serves as a Vice President and member of the Board of Directors.

He is admitted to practice before the courts of the State of Ohio, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, and U.S. Tax Court.

Jordan has been recognized among Columbus CEO’s Best Lawyers in 2022.

Jordan is involved and often shares his expertise with local businesses and the legal community. He discusses regulatory matters and best practices through articles, seminars, videos and podcasts. Some of those topics include:

• “COVID-19: Best Practices to Avoid Liability.” Ohio Association of Radon Professionals CLE, 12 Nov 2020
• “The Secrets to Protecting Your Trade Secrets.” TriVillage Chamber Partnership Lunch Series, 12 Nov 2020
• “Payroll Protection Program Revisited.” MFGMONKEY Podcast, 1 May 2020
• “Economic Disaster Loan.” MFGMONKEY Podcast, 10 Apr 2020
• “Columbus Chapter- Tax Reform 2017-2019.” Society of Financial Service Professionals, 2019
• “§199A: The “Pass-Through Entity Deduction.” Park National Bank Client Seminar, 2019
• “Tax Reform Issues Business Owners Need to Know About.” The President’s Forum of Columbus, 2018
• “Competition, Confidentiality, and Covenant Conundrums.” NBI, Negotiating Indemnification, Reps, Warranties and More in Business Contracts, 2018
• “Earnouts, Contributions, Salaries, Distributions, Price, and Payment.” NBI, Negotiating Indemnification, Reps, Warranties and More in Business Contracts, 2018
• “Covering Your Tail and Strategically Negotiating Risk.” NBI, Negotiating Indemnification, Reps, Warranties and More in Business Contracts, 2018
• “Advanced Contract Examination and Drafting Techniques.” NBI, Negotiating Indemnification, Reps, Warranties and More in Business Contracts, 2018
• “Evading Enforceability Issues and Effectively Negotiating Conditions.” NBI, Negotiating Indemnification, Reps, Warranties and More in Business Contracts, 2018
• “M&A Contract Workshop.” Buying and Selling a Business, 2017
• “Tax Savings Strategies.” Buying and Selling a Business, 2017
• “Business Safeguards.” The President’s Forum of Columbus, 2016
• “Complying with Ohio Standards of Practice.” Ohio Professional Land Surveying Law, 2016
• “Business Law.” Ohio Engineering Law and Ethics, 2016
• “Complying with Ethical and Regulatory Rules on the Practice of Landscape Architecture in Ohio.” Current Issues in Landscape Architecture, 2016
• “Protecting the Manufacturer: Limiting Obligations Through Indemnity Agreements.” Ohio State Bar Association, Legal Basics for Small Business, 2013 Edition

Jordan enjoys playing golf, reading, and spending time with friends and family.