David Rodger Bliss

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.

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.

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

• Water Law

• Free Consultation
• Contingent Fees

Minnesota

Minnesota Supreme Court

ID Number: 0398763

Since 2017

North Dakota

North Dakota Supreme Court

ID Number: 04729

Since 1989

South Dakota

State Bar of South Dakota

ID Number: 4535

Since 2014

8th Circuit

Attorney

Bliss Law Firm, LLC

Current

University of Kansas

B.A. | Journalism

University of Missouri - Columbia

M.S. | Community Development

University of North Dakota School of Law

S.J.D.

American Association for Justice (AAJ)

Member

Current

Order of Barristers

Member

Current

North Dakota Association for Justice

Board Member

Current

North Dakota State Bar  # 04729

Member

1989 - Current