Early in his career, David Bliss served as then-Congressman Byron L. Dorgan's principal legislative assistant for energy, water and agricultural issues in Washington, D.C.  As a trial lawyer, Mr. Bliss has represented water resource districts, municipalities and landowners in water disputes across North Dakota. 

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Legal water issues may include the right of eminent domain, drain complaints, easements, rights-of-way, or landowner disputes. Mr. Bliss advises landowners and water resource districts on a range of water issues which include drain complaints, flood control, water pipeline construction, agricultural water supply, irrigation and water quality.