Blacker, Nordin F.
The Law Offices of Blacker, Sammis & Blacker
505 Sansome Street
Suite 400
San Francisco, CA 94111-3128
Phone: 415-397-3222
Fax: 415-394-0375
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Summary
Lawyer Overview
Nordin's practice focuses on serving as a private judge, mediator or a consultant in Family Law matters. He is available as an expert witness in Family Law cases and to negotiate and draft premarital and post marital agreements. He also acts as a Special Master in custody cases.
Nordin is a graduate of the Law Center at the University of Southern California and has practiced law since January 1964, with an emphasis in the field of Family Law, and a gradual move towards specialization occurring in the early 1970's. Nordin served as United States Magistrate (part-time) in San Jose from 1971 to 1986, and continues to serve as an Early Neutral Evaluator in Federal civil cases. He was certified as a Family Law Specialist in 1981 and has been a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers since 1977. In addition to practicing Family Law, he has served as Judge Pro Tem, private judge and mediator, as a consultant in complex Family Law matters, and has testified as an expert witness in Family Law in numerous cases.
Nordin has also taught and guest-lectured at law schools throughout the Bay Area, including Stanford, the University of Santa Clara, the University of San Francisco and Golden Gate University and has been a panelist on a wide range of legal topics including children and divorce, substance abuse in divorce cases, prenuptial agreements, trial practice and legal ethics. He was named in the bi-annual publication of Best Lawyers in America for more than 20 years and has been named as a Northern California Super Lawyer from 2004 to 2010. In his leisure time, Nordin enjoys his family, good company, food and wine.
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
Representative Cases
West Practice Categories
Family Law
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- California, 1964
- U.S. Federal Court, 1964
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1981
Certification/Specialties
- Family Law, California Board of Legal Specialization
Professional Associations and Memberships
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1977 - Present (Fellow)
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1987 - 1988 (President)
- Santa Clara County Bar Association, 1964 - Present
- Santa Clara County Bar Association, 1980 (President)
- San Francisco Bar Association, 1987 - Present
- Association of Family Conciliation Courts
- American Bar Association
Honors and Awards
- Northern California Super Lawyer, 2004 - 2010
- Best Lawyers in America, 1987 - 2009
- Most Respected Lawyer in California, State Bar Journal, 1989
Classes and Seminars
- Trial Advocacy Program, Stanford Law School, 1994 - 1995
Pro Bono Activities
- San Francisco Bar Association Volunteer Legal Service, 1986 - Present
- San Francisco Superior Court Pro Tem, 1986 - 2010
Past Employment Positions
- United States District Court, United States Magistrate (Part-Time), 1971 - 1986
Education
- University of Southern California Law Center, Los Angeles, California,
1963
J.D. - University of California Los Angeles/University of Southern California,
1961
B.S.
Major: Law
Ancillary Businesses
- Expert Witness Malpractice
References
References
- Hon. William Ingram, Chief Judge, Federal District Court, N.D. Cal.
- Hon. Donald King, Court of Appeals, First District of California
Articles
Published Works
- California Family Law Trial Guide (Editorial Consultant), Matthew Bender, 1991
- Crossover Issues in Estate Planning and Family Law, Premarital and Preregistration Agreements, Continuing Education of the Bar, California, 2011
Office Information
Address
505 Sansome Street
Suite 400
San Francisco, CA 94111-3128
Phones
415-397-3222
Faxes
415-394-0375
