ARBITRATION
MEDIATION
NEUTRAL SERVICES
ARBITRATION MEDIATION NEUTRAL SERVICES
100% Focused on Resolution
MEDIATION / ARBITRATION / NEUTRAL SERVICES
I served as a Multnomah Circuit Court Judge for twenty years, presiding over hundreds of civil trials, motions, and judicial settlement conferences. Upon retiring in 2023, I created BLOCH RESOLUTIONS LLC to provide mediation and arbitration services to parties seeking dispute resolution as an alternative to litigation. My approach is to show up well-informed, be respectful, patient, collaborative, and perhaps above all, persistent in helping the parties resolve their dispute. And this approach is yielding results, with almost all mediations resulting in resolution.
Prior to becoming a judge, I had years of experience overseeing and directly litigating complex civil litigation, working as an associate attorney in private practice representing defendants in medical negligence, employment, and product liability cases, working as an Assistant Attorney General in the Special Litigation Unit of the Oregon Department of Justice, and as a Policy Advisor to Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber.
I received my law degree from the University of Oregon School of Law, and a bachelor’s degree in labor relations from Cornell University.
I continue to serve as a Senior Judge, presiding over a variety of civil and criminal matters across the state on a part-time basis.
CONTACT
971.235.2810
blochresolutionsllc@outlook.com
“Judge Bloch is a skilled and effective mediator. He carefully listens to the perspectives of all parties and finds the middle ground more often than not so that unnecessary litigation can be avoided. I recommend him without reservation. “
DEFENSE ATTORNEY
“Not only was [Judge Bloch] wonderful and personable with our Client, he came very prepared. He listened and engaged the process in a highly effective manner. I will not hesitate to use him again.”
PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY
“Judge Bloch is an excellent mediator. At times, issues can come up in a mediation that have the potential to derail negotiations and destroy the progress that has been made. I have watched Judge Bloch address such issues with skill and finesse, and he was able to get the mediation back on track and into a settlement.”
DEFENSE ATTORNEY
“Judge Bloch is a fantastic mediator. He comes prepared and will push both sides on the strengths and weaknesses of a case. Judge Bloch's experience as a litigator and extensive time on the bench allows him the necessary tools to make sure the client, lawyers, and claims adjuster(s) understand the legal process. He can simultaneously be tough and compassionate on complicated cases and personalities. Judge Bloch doesn't force anyone to settle, but he will work to explore all possible angles to get a deal done.”