Jordan M. Halle

Jordan M. Halle is a partner at Whiteford Taylor Preston, LLP, where he focuses on business and corporate law, tax strategy, intellectual property, and franchising. He advises startups, corporations, and investors on mergers and acquisitions, entity formation, licensing, and regulatory matters. Mr. Halle also has significant experience navigating federal programs such as the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), having helped secure millions in relief and successfully appealed forgiveness denials exceeding $2 million.

Mr. Halle earned an LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 2017 and a J.D., valedictorian, from the same institution in 2014, where he was inducted into the Heuisler Honor Society. He holds a B.A. from the University of Connecticut. He is admitted to practice in Maryland.

As Co-Chair of the firm’s CARES Act Committee, Mr. Halle has authored numerous thought leadership articles and helped secure substantial PPP loan relief for businesses across industries. He previously served as a law clerk to the Honorable Lynne A. Battaglia of the Maryland Court of Appeals. His broad business and franchise law experience includes serving as Vice Chair of the ABA Franchise and Distribution Law Committee, a Fellow in the MSBA Business Law Clerkship Program, and an active member of multiple legal editorial boards.

Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Halle is deeply involved in community leadership and nonprofit governance. He serves as Treasurer on the Board of Trustees of the Jewish Museum of Maryland and as Chair of the IMPACT Young Professionals Committee of The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore, where he helps advance civic engagement, philanthropy, and community impact.

Jordan M. Halle has earned recognition from The Best Lawyers in America®, IFLR1000, and Maryland Super Lawyers®. Known for his deep knowledge of business and tax law and his practical approach to client service, Mr. Halle is a rising leader in Maryland’s legal and business communities.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Maryland State Bar Association
• Member, Board of Trustees of the Jewish Museum of Maryland
• Chair, The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore, IMPACT Young Professionals Committee

Licensed State

• Maryland

Education

• University of Baltimore School of Law
  Master of Law (LLM)
• University of Baltimore School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Connecticut
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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