Jordan McKie
Partner
Jordan practises in Family Law with extensive experience in litigation and alternative dispute resolution. At Lerners, he is also the lawyer responsible for dependant support claims, a nexus between family law and estate law.
Office
Areas of Expertise
Estate Litigation
Appellate Advocacy
Education
Admitted to Ontario Bar (2015)
Juris Doctor, Western Law (2014)
Bachelor of Arts, Western University (2011)
Education
Admitted to Ontario Bar (2015)
Juris Doctor, Western Law (2014)
Bachelor of Arts, Western University (2011)
Education
Admitted to Ontario Bar (2015)
Juris Doctor, Western Law (2014)
Bachelor of Arts, Western University (2011)
Awards and Recognition
Dean’s List, Western University, Faculty Law (2014)
Best Appellant Factum, Bowman Tax Moot, Western Law (2013)
Finalist, First-Year Appellate Competition, Western Law (2012)
Honourable Mention, Harrison Pensa Contract Drafting Competition
Western Law (2012) Dean’s list
Awards and Recognition
Dean’s List, Western University, Faculty Law (2014)
Best Appellant Factum, Bowman Tax Moot, Western Law (2013)
Finalist, First-Year Appellate Competition, Western Law (2012)
Honourable Mention, Harrison Pensa Contract Drafting Competition
Western Law (2012) Dean’s list
Awards and Recognition
Dean’s List, Western University, Faculty Law (2014)
Best Appellant Factum, Bowman Tax Moot, Western Law (2013)
Finalist, First-Year Appellate Competition, Western Law (2012)
Honourable Mention, Harrison Pensa Contract Drafting Competition
Western Law (2012) Dean’s list
Representative Work
Jordan has exclusively practiced in family law since he was called to the Bar in 2015. He has significant experience in litigation with a strong foundation in alternative dispute resolution methods such as negotiation, mediation and arbitration, to pursue his clients’ interests.
Jordan is a confident and pragmatic lawyer who focuses on how to achieve the best outcomes for his clients. His areas of focus include issues arising from separation and divorce surrounding custody and access disputes, child support, and spousal support.
Jordan prides himself on never losing sight of his clients in pursuit of their cases. He knows that everyone is different and what works for one person may not work for another. He prefers to adopt a tailored individual approach to each case to meet the individual needs of his clients.
Representative Work
Jordan has exclusively practiced in family law since he was called to the Bar in 2015. He has significant experience in litigation with a strong foundation in alternative dispute resolution methods such as negotiation, mediation and arbitration, to pursue his clients’ interests.
Jordan is a confident and pragmatic lawyer who focuses on how to achieve the best outcomes for his clients. His areas of focus include issues arising from separation and divorce surrounding custody and access disputes, child support, and spousal support.
Jordan prides himself on never losing sight of his clients in pursuit of their cases. He knows that everyone is different and what works for one person may not work for another. He prefers to adopt a tailored individual approach to each case to meet the individual needs of his clients.
Representative Work
Jordan has exclusively practiced in family law since he was called to the Bar in 2015. He has significant experience in litigation with a strong foundation in alternative dispute resolution methods such as negotiation, mediation and arbitration, to pursue his clients’ interests.
Jordan is a confident and pragmatic lawyer who focuses on how to achieve the best outcomes for his clients. His areas of focus include issues arising from separation and divorce surrounding custody and access disputes, child support, and spousal support.
Jordan prides himself on never losing sight of his clients in pursuit of their cases. He knows that everyone is different and what works for one person may not work for another. He prefers to adopt a tailored individual approach to each case to meet the individual needs of his clients.
Testimonial
“Thank you for the great care you gave my case. I will highly recommend you to anyone needing a family law lawyer. I felt very safe and trusted the whole team immensely.”
S.D.
Testimonial
“Thank you for the great care you gave my case. I will highly recommend you to anyone needing a family law lawyer. I felt very safe and trusted the whole team immensely.”
S.D.
Testimonial
“Thank you for the great care you gave my case. I will highly recommend you to anyone needing a family law lawyer. I felt very safe and trusted the whole team immensely.”
S.D.
Community Leadership
Acting Adjunct Professor, Family Law Externship Program, Western Law (2024-present) - Jordan teaches this program, now for the second year running. Following his first year, he was invited to expand the program from a January term course into a full semester course. In addition to teaching and grading, this gives Jordan an opportunity to connect with members of the London bench and bar, who take students for “shadowing” experiences.
Joint Community Liaison and Resource Committee - Jordan joined this committee by judicial invitation in 2024, in which several local bar members meet with the chief administrative judge of the family law court in London, as well as with members of London police, Children’s Aid Society, Merrymount Family Support & Crisis Centre, and other key players in the London family law sector. Following the invitation, his three-year appointment was granted by Chief Justice Morawetz.
Community Leadership
Acting Adjunct Professor, Family Law Externship Program, Western Law (2024-present) - Jordan teaches this program, now for the second year running. Following his first year, he was invited to expand the program from a January term course into a full semester course. In addition to teaching and grading, this gives Jordan an opportunity to connect with members of the London bench and bar, who take students for “shadowing” experiences.
Joint Community Liaison and Resource Committee - Jordan joined this committee by judicial invitation in 2024, in which several local bar members meet with the chief administrative judge of the family law court in London, as well as with members of London police, Children’s Aid Society, Merrymount Family Support & Crisis Centre, and other key players in the London family law sector. Following the invitation, his three-year appointment was granted by Chief Justice Morawetz.
Community Leadership
Acting Adjunct Professor, Family Law Externship Program, Western Law (2024-present) - Jordan teaches this program, now for the second year running. Following his first year, he was invited to expand the program from a January term course into a full semester course. In addition to teaching and grading, this gives Jordan an opportunity to connect with members of the London bench and bar, who take students for “shadowing” experiences.
Joint Community Liaison and Resource Committee - Jordan joined this committee by judicial invitation in 2024, in which several local bar members meet with the chief administrative judge of the family law court in London, as well as with members of London police, Children’s Aid Society, Merrymount Family Support & Crisis Centre, and other key players in the London family law sector. Following the invitation, his three-year appointment was granted by Chief Justice Morawetz.
Memberships
Ontario Bar Association
Canadian Bar Association
Middlesex Law Association
Memberships
Ontario Bar Association
Canadian Bar Association
Middlesex Law Association
Memberships
Ontario Bar Association
Canadian Bar Association
Middlesex Law Association
Empathy from Experience
Jordan McKie works out of the London office as a partner in the Family Law group. He has significant experience in litigation with a strong foundation in alternative dispute resolution including negotiation, mediation, and arbitration.
Although primarily a family lawyer, Jordan serves in a unique role at Lerners as the person responsible for dependant support claims (claims made against the estates of deceased people by dependants), a nexus between family law and estate law. He also does appellate work and very interested in matters related to the Succession Law Reform Act.
He is a confident, direct, and pragmatic lawyer who focuses on achieving the best outcomes for
Having gone through the family law system himself, Jordan knows from experience the pain and stress his clients endure. His role is to show empathy, and clarify at each step in the proceeding what happens next, what they can expect from him, and what's at stake.
Environmental stewardship plays a large part in Jordan’s life, and he sits on the firm’s Environment Sustainability Committee, which adheres to the responsible use and protection of the natural environment through conservation and sustainable practices.
Jordan adheres to the philosophy of The Art of War by Sun Tzu: “Hence to fight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting.”
Active outside of his practice, Jordan is an adjunct professor at Western Law and works with legal professionals in the judiciary to find placements for law students and the next generation of lawyers.
Jordan McKie works out of the London office as a partner in the Family Law group. He has significant experience in litigation with a strong foundation in alternative dispute resolution including negotiation, mediation, and arbitration.
Although primarily a family lawyer, Jordan serves in a unique role at Lerners as the person responsible for dependant support claims (claims made against the estates of deceased people by dependants), a nexus between family law and estate law. He also does appellate work and very interested in matters related to the Succession Law Reform Act.
He is a confident, direct, and pragmatic lawyer who focuses on achieving the best outcomes for his clients. That includes prepping them well in advance for the possibility of going to trial, a situation Jordan welcomes if necessary.
Having gone through the family law system himself, Jordan knows from experience the pain and stress his clients endure. His role is to show empathy, and clarify at each step in the proceeding what happens next, what they can expect from him, and what's at stake.
Environmental stewardship plays a large part in Jordan’s life, and he sits on the firm’s Environment Sustainability Committee, which adheres to the responsible use and protection of the natural environment through conservation and sustainable practices.
He also sat on the AI subcommittee, and keeps up to date with current technology, large language models, and how they can be applied to the practice of law.
Jordan adheres to the philosophy of The Art of War by Sun Tzu: “Hence to fight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting.”
Active outside of his practice, Jordan is an adjunct professor at Western Law and works with legal professionals in the judiciary to find placements for law students and the next generation of lawyers.
Jordan McKie works out of the London office as a partner in the Family Law group. He has significant experience in litigation with a strong foundation in alternative dispute resolution including negotiation, mediation, and arbitration.
Although primarily a family lawyer, Jordan serves in a unique role at Lerners as the person responsible for dependant support claims (claims made against the estates of deceased people by dependants), a nexus between family law and estate law. He also does appellate work and very interested in matters related to the Succession Law Reform Act.
He is a confident, direct, and pragmatic lawyer who focuses on achieving the best outcomes for his clients. That includes prepping them well in advance for the possibility of going to trial, a situation Jordan welcomes if necessary.
Having gone through the family law system himself, Jordan knows from experience the pain and stress his clients endure. His role is to show empathy, and clarify at each step in the proceeding what happens next, what they can expect from him, and what's at stake.
Environmental stewardship plays a large part in Jordan’s life, and he sits on the firm’s Environment Sustainability Committee, which adheres to the responsible use and protection of the natural environment through conservation and sustainable practices.
He also sat on the AI subcommittee, and keeps up to date with current technology, large language models, and how they can be applied to the practice of law.
Jordan adheres to the philosophy of The Art of War by Sun Tzu: “Hence to fight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting.”
Active outside of his practice, Jordan is an adjunct professor at Western Law and works with legal professionals in the judiciary to find placements for law students and the next generation of lawyers.
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