Background
Bloch, Alan Neil was born on April 12, 1932 in Pittsburgh. Son of Gustave James and Molly Dorothy Bloch.
Bloch, Alan Neil was born on April 12, 1932 in Pittsburgh. Son of Gustave James and Molly Dorothy Bloch.
Bachelor of Science in Economics, University Pennsylvania, 1953. Juris Doctor, University Pittsburgh, 1958.
Industrial engineer, United States Steel Corporation, 1953;
practice law, Pittsburgh, 1959-1979;
judge, United States District Court (western district) Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, 1979-1996;
senior judge, United States District Court (western district) Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, since 1997. Member Judicial Conference United States Committee on Court Security, since 1987. Chairman joint task force on death penalty representation Supreme Court Pennsylvania-Court Appeals.
Pastmem. Rule 11 task force Court Appeals (3d circuit).
Vice chairman Stadium Authority Pittsburgh, 1970-1980. Board directors St. John's General Hospital, Pittsburgh, 1975-1980. Served with Army of the United States, 1953-1955.
Member American Bar Association, Academy Trial Lawyers Allegheny County, Phi Delta Phi.
Married Elaine Claire Amdur, August 24, 1957. Children: Rebecca Lee, Carolyn Jean, Evan Amdur.