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David R. Bliss

David R. Bliss

Every client matters to us.
  • Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Nursing Home Abuse ...
  • Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota
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Biography

David Bliss is a fourth-generation North Dakotan who was raised on his family farm and ranch near Bismarck. He has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Kansas, a master's degree in community development from the University of Missouri and a juris doctorate degree from the University of North Dakota.

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. These areas 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 energy and water-related.

Mr. Bliss is licensed to practice in all North Dakota state and federal courts, all South Dakota state and federal courts, all Minnesota state and federal courts, the Court of Federal Claims and the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Bliss is admitted to and has argued before the United States Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.

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.

Practice Areas
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Nursing Home Abuse
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Elder Law
Additional Practice Area
  • Water Law
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Minnesota
Minnesota Supreme Court
ID Number: 0398763
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North Dakota
North Dakota Supreme Court
ID Number: 04729
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South Dakota
State Bar of South Dakota
ID Number: 4535
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8th Circuit
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Attorney
Bliss Law Firm, LLC
Current
Education
University of Kansas
B.A. | Journalism
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University of Missouri - Columbia
M.S. | Community Development
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University of North Dakota School of Law
S.J.D. | Law
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Awards
Distinguished
Martindale-Hubbell Lawyer Services
Peer rated for high professional achievement
Peer Reviewed (5.0/5.0)
Martindale-Hubbell Lawyer Services
Professional Associations
American Association for Justice (AAJ)
Member
Current
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Order of Barristers
Member
Current
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North Dakota Association for Justice
Board Member
Current
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North Dakota State Bar  # 04729
Member
- Current
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Publications
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Website
David R. Bliss' Website Profile
Website
Bliss Law Firm, LLC Website
Contact & Map
Bliss Law Firm, LLC
400 East Broadway
Suite 308
Bismarck, ND 58501
Telephone: (701) 223-5769
Fax: (701) 751-1242
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Friday: 8 AM - 1 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: We are closed Monday-Thursday from 12 PM to 1 PM for lunch.