Alternative Dispute Resolution/Conflict Prevention

Contact the Program

For questions about ADR in the BLM, for assistance with selecting a mediator, facilitator, or other third-party neutral, or for assistance with a natural resources, workplace, or contracting dispute, please contact us.

ADR/Conflict Prevention Program                           Phone: 202-254-3326
Washington Office                                                      Fax:     202-418-3011
Bureau of Land Management                                     Email:  adr@blm.gov
Department of the Interior

For U.S. Postal Service Mail:                 For Commercial Carrier Deliveries and Mail:

1849 C Street NW                        1120 20th St NW
MS 1120 20th St                           3rd Fl.
Washington, D.C. 20240               Washington, D.C. 20036

Individual Staff Directory

  • Paul Politzer (Bureau Dispute Resolution Manager) -
          202-254-3325, paul_politzer@blm.gov
  • Jared Nichol (Dispute Resolution Specialist) - 
          202-254-3326, jared_nichol@blm.gov
  • Presidential Management Fellow (vacant) -
  • Evann O'Donnell (Legal Intern) - 
          202-254-3327, evann_odonnell@blm.gov

Staff bios