Before We Begin
Mediation starts before the parties come to the table. I take the time to understand the case, the decision-makers, and what may not be apparent from the file. When helpful, I’ll talk with counsel beforehand to get that perspective.
Mediation · South Carolina
Settlements built on preparation, not pressure.
Will Jordan is a certified mediator with nearly two decades of experience litigating civil cases in state and federal court. After years of representing clients in complex disputes, Will has developed a deep appreciation for the value of resolving disputes thoughtfully and efficiently.
Today, Will focuses his practice on helping parties find resolution. He brings the perspective, experience, and judgment of a seasoned litigator to the mediation process, while recognizing that the best outcome is not always the one achieved through litigation. Will mediates civil disputes of all varieties and works to help parties assess risk, understand what truly matters, and find practical solutions to difficult cases.
CertifiedMediator of civil disputes
Former AUSAChief, Civil Division, D.S.C.
State and federalS.C., D.S.C. and the Fourth Circuit
ColumbiaServing South Carolina
Profile
About Will
Will is a certified mediator with nearly two decades of experience litigating civil cases in state and federal court. His litigation practice has been broad and varied, including business and commercial disputes, legal malpractice, employment, insurance coverage, tort, construction, banking, medical malpractice defense, and landlord/tenant matters.
After spending much of his career advocating for clients in difficult disputes, Will has developed a strong appreciation for the value of resolution. Litigation provides an important means of resolving disputes, but it is not always the best means. A negotiated resolution can give parties greater control over the outcome, reduce uncertainty, and allow them to move forward without the cost and disruption of continued litigation.
Will brings that perspective to his mediation practice. He draws on his experience as a litigator to help parties realistically assess their positions, understand the risks of continued litigation, and identify opportunities for resolution. His goal is not simply to move cases toward settlement, but to help parties find practical resolutions that make sense in light of the circumstances of the dispute.
Will mediates civil disputes of all varieties.
Process
What to Expect
No two cases are alike, but here’s how the mediation will generally unfold.
At the Table
Joint session when it’s useful. Caucus when it’s not. I’ll use the approach that best fits the case, with candid conversations about the risks, realities, and opportunities for resolution.
What Comes Next?
Not every case settles in the room. When there’s still a path to resolution, I stay engaged and help keep the conversation moving.
Case types
Cases I Mediate
I mediate a wide range of civil disputes, including the areas below. Don’t see your case? Let’s talk.
- General tort claims
- Business and commercial disputes
- Medical malpractice claims
- Employment and discrimination claims
- False Claims Act and government litigation
- Legal malpractice claims
- Construction disputes
- Insurance coverage disputes
- Landlord/tenant claims
- HOA disputes
- Probate litigation
Background
Credentials
Distinctions
- Certified mediator, civil disputes of all varieties
- Former Assistant U.S. Attorney and Chief of the Civil Division, District of South Carolina
- Co-author, “The Law of Legal Malpractice in South Carolina” (South Carolina Bar)
- Former member, Lawyers Helping Lawyers Commission, South Carolina Bar
Education
- J.D., University of South Carolina School of Law, Magna Cum Laude, 2007
- Associate Student Works Editor, South Carolina Law Review
- Order of the Coif · Order of Wig and Robe
- B.A., Davidson College, 2004
Admissions
- South Carolina
- U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Availability
Schedule a Mediation
Available dates are shown on the online calendar. If you need a date that isn’t listed, contact me directly and I’ll see what I can do.
- Office
- (803) 888-4978
- Cell
- (864) 607-8881