Atty. Mark D Nusz

Atty. Mark D Nusz

We are a Northwest Washington law firm operating with an informal and approachable small town feel. We serve clients large and small from across the northern Puget Sound region, striving to provide answers and solutions to your most critical legal questions and issues regarding probate, planning estates and businesses with an eye on estate taxes.

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Estate Planning & More Attorney · Serving Bellingham, WA · 10+ Years Experience

Profile Summary

About Mark D Nusz at a Glance

Mark D Nusz is an Owner / Principal Attorney based in Bellingham, Washington, practicing at Westward Law PLLC. They have 10+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2016. Their practice focuses on formation, probate, estate planning, bankruptcy, and tax. Admitted to practice in Washington (2016). Educated at Arizona State University, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law (J.D. University, 2015) and University of Colorado at Boulder (B.S. Finance, 1998). Serves clients in Bellingham, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated October 2026

About Mark D Nusz

  • We are a Northwest Washington law firm operating with an informal and approachable small town feel
  • We serve clients large and small from across the northern Puget Sound region, striving to provide answers and solutions to your most critical legal questions and issues regarding probate, planning estates and businesses with an eye on estate taxes
  • Much of our work revolves around financial planning involving estates and trusts, and the taxation of these and other wealth transfer transactions

Practice Areas Explained

Mark D Nusz's Areas of Legal Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark D Nusz handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Bellingham.

Business Formation in Bellingham

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Probate in Bellingham

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Estate Planning & Probate in Bellingham

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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Bankruptcy & Debt in Bellingham

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Tax Law in Bellingham

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why Local Counsel Matters in Bellingham

Practicing law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bellingham are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Washington 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 Washington courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

Bellingham Courts and Legal Process

Choosing a Bellingham-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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Frequently Asked

Common Questions About Mark D Nusz

Where is Mark D Nusz's law office located?
Mark D Nusz's law practice is located in Bellingham, Washington. The firm is Westward Law PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark D Nusz handle?
Mark D Nusz focuses on formation, probate, estate planning, bankruptcy, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Mark D Nusz practiced law?
Mark D Nusz has 10+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2016.
Where did Mark D Nusz go to law school?
Mark D Nusz earned their education at (J.D. University, 2015); (B.S. Finance, 1998).
How can I contact Mark D Nusz for a consultation?
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Professional Profile

Why Clients in Bellingham Choose Mark D Nusz

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 D Nusz's practice in the field of formation, probate, estate planning, bankruptcy, and tax.

Decade-Tested Legal Experience

Mark D Nusz brings 10+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.

Broad Practice Area Coverage

Covering formation, probate, and estate planning, Mark D Nusz can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.

Local Presence in Bellingham

A Bellingham-based practice means Mark D Nusz attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.

Case Types

Common Legal Issues Mark D Nusz Handles in Bellingham

Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Mark D Nusz has experience with under Washington law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.

Last wills and testaments
Estate Planning
Revocable living trusts
Estate Planning
Powers of attorney
Estate Planning
Probate proceedings
Estate Planning
Chapter 7 liquidation
Bankruptcy
Chapter 13 repayment plans
Bankruptcy
Debt negotiation
Bankruptcy
Creditor harassment defense
Bankruptcy
IRS audit representation
Tax
Tax lien and levy defense
Tax
Offer in compromise
Tax
Business tax planning
Tax

This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Mark D Nusz directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.

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Mark D Nusz's Practice Areas & Specializations

Education & Law School Background

J.D. University
Arizona State University, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
- 2015
B.S. Finance
University of Colorado at Boulder
- 1998

Bar Admissions & Licensed Jurisdictions

Washington
Admitted: 2016

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