Jordan Victor Katz

Jordan is an astute litigator with excellent judgment, described by his peers as “unimpeachably smart, really cool, calm and collected. He comes across well beyond his years” (Benchmark Litigation, 2023). Clients rely on Jordan for his steady approach and strategic insight. Jordan has a reputation as a highly capable and meticulous legal advocate among clients and peers alike, and he has been recognized as a Benchmark “Future Star” and one of Best Lawyers Canada’s “Ones to Watch” in Corporate and Commercial Litigation. In 2026, he was named to the Benchmark Litigation Canada's 2026 40 & Under list.

Jordan acts for businesses, individuals and public authorities in all manner of civil litigation. He regularly appears on the Commercial List in Toronto on complex business and contractual disputes, and has extensive experience handling administrative and regulatory matters, and internal investigations. He counsels clients at all stages of litigation, from pre-litigation advice and investigation through settlement and final appeals. He has appeared as lead counsel before all levels of Court in Ontario, including on numerous appeals before the Court of Appeal and Divisional Court.

Jordan has particular experience working with regulated professionals. As a “lawyer’s lawyer”, he has defended professional negligence claims against lawyers (or worked to prevent claims) for most of his career. In recognition of his expertise, Jordan is designated Preferred Counsel by the Lawyers' Profession Indemnity Company ("LawPro"). He also regularly works with accountants, physicians, pharmacists, and early childhood educators in defending civil and regulatory proceedings through to hearing, and responding to investigations.

Jordan’s dedication to advocacy started at the University of Toronto’s law school, where he was awarded the faculty’s student advocacy award and was an oralist in the faculty’s Grand Moot.