Atty. Mark A. Nowak
Mark A. Nowak is a lawyer practicing estate planning, private client, trusts & estates.
Estate Planning & More Attorney · Serving Boston, MA · 46+ Years Experience
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About Mark A. Nowak at a Glance
Mark A. Nowak is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Burns & Levinson LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on trusts and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1980) and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts and U.S. Tax Court (1981). Educated at Boston University School of Law (LL.M. Taxation, 1990) and Boston College B.A. Economics Boston College B.A. magna cum laude Boston College B.A. 1977 Boston College Law School (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark A. Nowak
- Mark A. Nowak is a lawyer practicing estate planning, private client, trusts & estates
- Mark received a B.A. degree from Boston College, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Mark practices at Burns & Levinson LLP in Boston, MA
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Mark A. Nowak's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark A. Nowak handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Boston.
Trusts in Boston
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Estate Planning & Probate in Boston
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Boston
Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Boston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Boston-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Boston Choose Mark A. Nowak
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Mark A. Nowak's practice in the field of trusts and estate planning.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark A. Nowak brings 46+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Massachusetts and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts and U.S. Tax Court, Mark A. Nowak can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts and estate planning, Mark A. Nowak can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Boston
A Boston-based practice means Mark A. Nowak attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Mark A. Nowak Handles in Boston
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