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DAVID R. BLISS
PERSONAL BIO
Well-established as a trial lawyer, David Bliss dedicates his talents, skills and efforts in areas of the law where he can best serve clients in need of his legal knowledge and advocacy. These include personal injury, medical malpractice and other cases that involve serious negligence. He is also experienced in business litigation and is well-equipped to help business owners who have disputes, especially in those matters which are related to energy and water.
Mr. Bliss is licensed to practice in all North Dakota state and federal courts, all South Dakota state and federal courts, and all Minnesota state and federal courts. Mr. Bliss is admitted to and has argued before the United States Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. He is admitted to the United States Court of Federal Claims in Washington, D.C. and the United States Supreme Court.
EDUCATION
University of Kansas: Bachelor's Degree in Journalism
University of Missouri:: Master's Degree in Community Development
University of North Dakota: Juris Doctorate Degree
Honors: Order of Barristers
North Dakota State and Federal Courts
Admittance: 9/25/1989
Bar Number: 04729
South Dakota State and Federal Courts
Admittance: 5/22/2014
Bar Number: 4535
Minnesota State and Federal Courts
Admittance: 2/23/2017
Bar Number: 0398763
BAR LOCATIONS
United States Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals
Thomas F. Eagleton United States Courthouse
St. Louis, Missouri
United States Court of Federal Claims
Howard T. Markey National Courts Building
Washington, D. C.
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court Building
Washington, D. C.
A HISTORY OF SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY
Before he attended law school, David Bliss served as a Volunteer in Service to America (VISTA) in rural Alaska. After his VISTA service, David received a master's degree in community development from the University of Missouri. He served as Congressman Byron L. Dorgan's principal legislative assistant for energy, water and agricultural issues in Washington, D.C. and later served as a staff assistant to North Dakota Governor George Sinner.
David has been active in numerous professional organizations as an attorney. He is a past president of the North Dakota Trial Lawyers Association (now the North Dakota Association for Justice) and served as a state governor from North Dakota to the national American Association of Justice. He served eight years on the North Dakota State Historical Board and is a past president of the Historical Board.
Notable publications include:
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Tilting at Wind Turbines: Noise Nuisance in the Neighborhood after Rassier v. Houim
North Dakota Law Review, 1993
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North Dakota Waterways: The Public's Right of Recreation and Question of Title (Research Assistant, C. Carvell)
North Dakota Law Review, 1987
David Bliss is a fourth generation North Dakotan.
Dave was raised on his family's homesteaded farm and ranch near Bismarck,
where he lives today with his family.
