About Robert Edward Blythe

Robert Edward Blythe II is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in California in 1981, holding. His license is currently active. Mr. Blythe is a managing partner at Nordstrom, Steele, Nicolette and Blythe, a law firm with offices in Tustin, Palm Desert, and Palm Springs, California. He has been practicing law for over 44 years, serving clients throughout Southern California.

Mr. Blythe earned his Juris Doctor degree from Southwestern University School of Law in 1980. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at California State University, Northridge, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1976. He also attended the University of Southern California, where he pursued pre-med studies and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 1969.

Mr. Blythe concentrates his practice in the areas of personal injury, medical malpractice, and products liability. He represents individuals and businesses in matters involving workplace discrimination, wrongful termination, wage and hour disputes, and premises liability claims. His practice encompasses all stages of litigation, including initial case evaluation, discovery, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts.

Throughout his career, Mr. Blythe has handled cases in the Superior Court of California for the County of Los Angeles, the United States District Court for the Central District of California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal on multiple occasions. Prior to founding his own firm, he worked as an associate at a mid-size litigation firm in Century City for five years.

Mr. Blythe is an active member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and the California State Bar Association. He holds membership in the American Bar Association Section of Litigation. He is also a certified mediator through the Los Angeles County Superior Court mediation program. Mr. Blythe is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of Los Angeles County effectively.

Education

University of Southern California

B.S. (1969) | Pre Med

1965

California St Univ Northridge

Undergraduate Degree

Southwestern Univ School of Law

Law Degree

Languages

English (Spoken)

Experience

Managing Partner Palm Desert, Palm Springs Offices

Nordstrom, Steele, Nicolette & Blythe
1986

Accepted Jurisdictions

9th Circuit
California

Court Admissions

Superior Court of California for the County of Los Angeles State Trial Court · Admitted 1981
U.S. District Court for the Central District of California U.S. District Court · Admitted 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. Circuit Court · Admitted 1981

Types of Cases Handled

personal injury medical malpractice products liability

Legal Services Scope

Hearings Appeals Litigation Negotiations Trials

Professional Associations

National Academy of Personal Injury Lawyers

has membership 2010 - Current

National Academy of Elder Law Lawyers

has membership 1993 - Current

Desert Bar Association

has membership 1990 - Current

Desert Bar Association

has membership 1990 - Current

Northern Califorina Bar Association

has membership 1987 - Current

CAALA

has membership 1982 - Current

American Bar Association

1981 - Current

California Trial Lawyers Assoc

has membership 1981 - Current

Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Association

1981 - Current