Business Details
Your Trusted Business Law Advocates in Texas
Jordan Holzer & Ortiz has served business clients for over 40 years, specializing in complex legal matters across bankruptcy, commercial litigation, and appellate law. Our attorneys combine nearly a century of collective experience to deliver strategic solutions for clients facing high-stakes disputes, debt collection challenges, and business reorganization needs. Recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers in America, we prioritize client collaboration, leveraging in-house expertise and external professional networks to resolve legal obstacles efficiently.Our practice spans state and federal courts, with a proven track record in cases involving over $12 billion in claims. We maintain AV Peer Review Ratings and board certifications in business bankruptcy, reflecting our commitment to excellence in business law representation.
Services
Breach of Contract Litigation
Construction Litigation
Federal Civil Appeals
Debt Collection Defense
Securities Litigation
Business Bankruptcy
Commercial Dispute Resolution
Foreclosure Representation
Lien Enforcement
Appellate Advocacy
Highlights and features
- We combine nearly a century of collective legal experience in business law matters
- Our attorneys hold board certifications in business bankruptcy from Texas and national institutes
- Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as top transactional law firm in Texas
- Proven track record in cases involving over $12 billion in complex claims
- Maintain AV Peer Review Ratings for legal excellence since 1978
Services
Breach of Contract Litigation
Our firm handles complex contract disputes across multiple industries, including construction agreements, commercial leases, and business debt matters. We represent clients in litigation, mediation, and arbitration proceedings to enforce contractual rights or defend against breach claims. With experience in high-value cases involving billions in disputed assets, we provide strategic representation to protect client interests through settlement negotiations or courtroom advocacy.
Construction Litigation
We resolve construction-related legal conflicts for developers, contractors, and material suppliers throughout Texas. Our services include lien enforcement, contract interpretation, and dispute resolution for commercial building projects. The firm's attorneys have extensive experience in both prosecuting and defending construction claims through litigation, mediation, and arbitration processes along the Gulf Coast region.
Federal Civil Appeals
Our attorneys handle complex federal appellate matters in the 5th Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court. We specialize in business reorganization appeals, contract disputes, and commercial real estate litigation. With decades of experience arguing multimillion-dollar cases, we focus on concise, effective advocacy during limited oral argument periods while maintaining small caseloads to ensure dedicated representation for each appeal.
Business Bankruptcy
We represent debtors, creditors, and committees in Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings and related litigation. Our services include asset protection strategies, plan confirmation, and post-bankruptcy enforcement. The firm has handled major environmental bankruptcy cases involving $12 billion in claims, providing comprehensive representation from initial filing through appellate review in complex business reorganization matters.
Securities Litigation
Our securities law practice addresses complex federal regulations and high-stakes litigation involving commercial mortgage-backed securities. We represent corporations in shareholder derivative lawsuits, fiduciary duty breaches, and merger-related disputes. The firm coordinates defense strategies in class action cases and regulatory investigations while providing ongoing compliance guidance for securities transactions in bankruptcy contexts.
People
Shelby A. Jordan
Partner
Board-certified bankruptcy attorney with over 40 years of litigation experience. Listed in Super Lawyers since 2003 and Best Lawyers in America for 30 years. Handles complex business disputes and appellate matters, including Supreme Court arguments involving multi-billion dollar claims.
Antonio Ortiz
Partner
Experienced commercial litigation attorney focusing on construction disputes and bankruptcy matters. Represents clients in breach of contract cases and lien enforcement actions. Admitted to all Texas federal courts with extensive mediation and arbitration experience in business reorganization cases.
Questions
What areas of law does Jordan & Ortiz specialize in?
We focus on business bankruptcy, commercial litigation, appellate law, construction disputes, and securities litigation for clients across Texas and federal jurisdictions.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our attorneys have nearly a century of combined experience, including board-certified bankruptcy specialists and Super Lawyers recipients with decades of federal court practice.
Which geographic areas do you serve?
We represent clients throughout Texas from offices in Corpus Christi and Austin, including Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Laredo regions.
Can you handle complex multi-jurisdictional cases?
Yes, our firm regularly represents clients in federal courts including the 5th Circuit and Supreme Court, handling cases involving billions in disputed assets across state lines.
What types of business disputes do you resolve?
We handle breach of contract claims, business torts, construction litigation, debt collection matters, and commercial real estate disputes through litigation and alternative dispute resolution.
