
I went to UHS with Dan.  My memories of him are of his intelligence and wit, his gentle nature and his competitiveness. My thoughts and prayers go out to Dan’s family for their loss.



Dan was my friend and colleague for 18 years.  He was intensely loyal, generous, smart as a whip and funny as hell.  I have a treasure trove of "Dan-isms" to remember him by.  I will miss him terribly.



My condolences to the Family. I only knew him as Cormyk or Fieth, not Dan. He had a great sense of humor and was always there to help any of us when he could. He will be missed by his online family very much. He has touched many hearts. Bye bye Cormy, this GY run is to long.....



Dan was a man of grace, wisdom, elegance and great humor.  I got to know Dan when I worked for the Texas Department of Insurance-Liquidation Division.  Dan represented the Liquidator/Receiver along with John Moorehead and Paul Carmona.  He remained patient with my requests and admirable in his representation.  The People of Texas were well served. I trust that I am a better person as well as an improved Counselor for my having known and learned from Dan Jordan.



Dan served our association as general counsel beginning in 1992 and advised us in 74 board meetings throughout those years, including a meeting just days prior to his untimely passing.  His efforts for our organization were marked by a rarely seen combination of depth and quality in an incredibly responsive timeframe.  He was never short of words, yet we always knew this characteristic to be a reflection of his enthusiasm for the work he was doing for us.  He shared his wit freely with us and it was almost always accompanied by a unique giggle and, if he was standing, a shifting of weight from one foot to the other.  My thoughts and prayers go out to Dan’s family for their loss. We will truly miss him.



I am familiar with Dan's reputation in our legal community and new it to be stellar. He will be missed. I am friends with his brother, Dirk, and send my deepest condolences to him.



For a couple of years, we represented a party in one of those crazy pro-se plaintiff cases that seem to last forever and for which there is never a dull moment. Dan represented our co-defendant, and we worked together with him to ultimately prevail in the case. Through that years-long process we came to know, respect, and enjoy Dan's company. He was a good man and good attorney who will be sorely missed. Our condolences to Dan's family and friends.



Dan and I practiced together at Bankston, Wright and Greenhill, and on a firm retreat I finally got to see the "real" Dan beneath the lawyer Dan:  he was funny, and the greatest surprise was that he was so wonderfully and beautifully talented as a musician.  We were friends.  I know Dirk, and through him and for Dan I send my wishes for hope as we celebrate Dan as Dan might have wished, with the song of his life.  Sail far and happily, Dan.  You will be missed until we all catch up with you.    -Ben Cunningham



I knew him only distantly through the net, but he was an exemplary human being.    He was a stalwart friend, a staunch ally, a well reasoned and considerate man. He was my erstwhile confidant, an advisor, and a man I looked up to for his integrity and character. He was skilled, and determined.    He was a good friend and someone who gave me a lot of encouragement during some very challenging times in my personal life. I hope I can someday live up to the best of his traits, he taught me a lot of important lessons about life that I'll never forget..    I'll remember him very fondly    my deepest regrets on his loss and my sympathies to those he left behind,



My sincere condolences to Dan's family and friends.  I never got to meet Dan in person but we talked over the telephone on several occasions.  Although we were on "opposite sides" in a matter, he was a true professional and a pleasure to deal with.  He left us way too early.



I never had the privilege of personally knowing Dan, but I certainly knew of him by name and was aware of the esteem with which he was  held in the legal profession. Being friends with Dirk, makes me sensitive to Dan's passing and the loss that is felt by the family. My deepest condolences to Dirk and all the Jordan family.



Dan was a great litigator and, having been against him in a lawsuit, I can say that he also was a stand-up lawyer.  I'm very sorry to hear about this loss to the legal profession and my heart goes out to his family.



I am very sorry to learn of Dan's passing.  I met Dan while we were both involved in receivership work and had the privilege of working with him on several cases.  He had a very quick wit and he was always professional and helpful even with opposing counsel.  He was a wonderful example of what lawyers should strive to be and his loss diminishes the legal community.



I had the pleasure and the challenge of opposing Dan on multiple occasions in Court over the last 15 to 20 years.  He was a true lawyer, enjoying both the intellectual challenge and the rough and tumble of litigation.  I am saddened by his passing and will truely miss him.



I was also a classmate of Dan's at U-High and remember his beautiful blue eyes and easy laugh.  I'm so sorry for your loss.



I am so sorry to hear of Dan's untimely death.  I feel honored to have had Dan as a classmate at UHS and appreciated his contributions and work ethic.  Please accept my condolence.  Carol Biedenharn



We got to know Dan in the Career Class at Westlake Bible Church back in the 80s.  He was a good friend to both of us and was in our wedding. We moved to Dallas and have not seen him since 1996.  We loved Dan and always enjoyed being around him, singing with him and will miss him.  Our condolences to his family and all those who loved him.  We are encouraged that today he is in the presence of the Lord and know that one day we will see him again.  Craig and Leslie Johnson



My deepest sympathy for your loss.  My thoughts are with you.    Lita



To Dan's Family: I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my prayers in the coming days. I also mourn the loss to the Austin legal community and the Texas insurance receivership industry of Dan, who was such a big part of us. Dan was an outside counsel for me years ago when we were both young lawyers starting out. I have worked with him in many different capacities over the years and always enjoyed working with him. I will miss him greatly and cannot think how we will get along without him. God bless, Amy Jeanne Welton



I’ve had the privilege of being Dan’s friend for the past 5 years through playing an online game.  Although I never met him in person, I enjoyed the conversations we’ve shared as I found him to be one of the most intelligent and kind hearted people that I have met in my lifetime. Up until recently, I learned his full name as I have known and will always know him as Cormyk the elemental shaman. I guess this goes to show there are no rules on how and where people can make friends as Dan is both a true friend and a beautiful person. His funny sarcastic jokes will always be in my memory and the good times we shared will be forever in my heart.  The online gaming community is at a great loss without him but we are thankful to have known him.     My thoughts and prayers are with his family.



Dear Mrs. Jordan, Doug, and Dirk-    I was a classmate of Dan's at UHigh and am so sad and sorry to hear of his death. Dan was one of a kind... miles ahead of us in intellect and wit... and always a true friend.    Please accept my very sincere condolensces.



I never had the opportunity to meet Dan face to face, but I felt that he was a gurdian angel. I did talk to him by phone and by e-mail. When I was going through chemo treatments for cancer, my employer lost my insurance . My sis, Linda worked at Main Street Homes and asked him if he could check on my ins. for me. 6 months later, my ins. was reinstated and Dan was very much the reason. He made my days somewhat easier, knowing that I had ins. coverage. I am very proud to tell everyone the story of how I had this guardian angel, who was so kind-hearted and did not charge me during this most difficult time. So from my heart, my heartfelt sympathy to his family. I will always be grateful, Brenda Seals



My first job was as an intern in Dan's law firm.  He was gracious enough to put up with me when I was a senior at Austin High.    Dan was a great teacher for me, and great counsel for my dad.  Dan's work made several of our enterprises possible.      Dan's example made me want to go to law school.  He wrote an incredible recommendation letter for me.      I followed Dan's advice in law school, law practice, and business.  They worked well, and still do.    Dan was hilarious, and a lot of fun.    Thanks, Dan.  You will be missed.      WDF



I am a friend from high school. So very sorry for your loss. Dan was a caring, brillant, quick witted friend that knew Christ personally.  He has already heard the words from our Savior "Well done thy good and faithful servant, enter into your rest"



I was a customer and friend of Dan Jordon.  Morehead, Jordon, and Carmona were the original general counsels for TPCIGA.  They will forever be remember as founders and friends.  We may have someone else take on the business, but no one can ever replace Dan Jordon.  He is part of our history, and more importantly a member of the Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Asociation  family.



Extending our sincerest sympathy to your family at this time of deepest sorrow.  Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.



My condolences to the friends and family of Dan.  I met and got to know Dan online, and I am just one of the members of a very large extended family he is a part of in the virtual world that care for him deeply.  His wit, charm, sense of humor and selflessness will be sorely missed.  If ever there was a true companion to tackle challenges and turn something negative into a positive with, it would be Dan.    May you rest peacefully my friend.



Dear Alice, Doug and Dirk, You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Sincerely, Randy Brunson



I meet Dan online 5 years ago, and over the yearswe had become friends.  He always had a witty come back to a bad situation to turn it, or atleast divert it from worsening.  He was always willing to listen and had sound advice when I needed it most.  Those early morning chats himand I would have before he left wfor work I am sorely going to miss. I always will remember the last few words I said to him, "sleep well when u do," andof course he said the same back to me.  Little did I know how literal those words would be....  Sleep well hon, you will NEVER be forgoten.



Though I only knew Dan as a friend over the internet I knew him good enough to call him a friend.  He taught me much since I met him at the age of 13 on World of warcraft and he made the five years I've known him fun and exciting.  He is one of the main reasons why I am in pursuit of a field in Law and will hopefully be a lawyer someday.  He was a big inspiration to me though many miles separated us. I hope that he will Rest in Peace.



I will remember Dan for his friendship, compassion, and words of encouragement to me when my dad died and for his fierce and unquestioned loyalty to all things TPCIGA. His wise counsel was always valued and made us a better organization. I will miss him. My condolences to the Jordan Family.


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Dan William Jordan

July 18, 1956 – February 17, 2010

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