Atty. Nancy C. Ivarinen

Atty. Nancy C. Ivarinen

My practice is limited to: evictions, unlawful detainers, landlord-tenant, ejectments, wills, power of attorney, and probate. Recipient, Whatcom Women in Business, Professional Woman of the Year, 2010; Washington State Bar Courageous Award, 2006; Skagit County VLP Access to Justice Award, 2002; Minnesota State University at Mankato, Athletic Hall of Fame for Cross Country and Track, 1990.

Bellingham Bellingham 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About Nancy C. Ivarinen at a glance

Nancy C. Ivarinen is an Attorney based in Bellingham, Washington, practicing at Nancy C. Ivarinen Attorney at Law. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on wills, probate, real estate, poa, and landlord/tenant. Admitted to practice in Idaho (Inactive) (1988) and Washington (1992). Educated at University of Montana (J.D., 1988) and Minnesota State University at Mankato (B.S., 1976). Active member of Washington State Bar Association. Serands clients in Bellingham, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • My practice is limited to: evictions, unlawful detainers, landlord-tenant, ejectments, wills, power of attorney, and probate
  • Recipient, Whatcom Women in Business, Professional Woman of the Year, 2010
  • Washington State Bar Courageous Award, 2006
  • Skagit County VLP Access to Justice Award, 2002
  • Minnesota State University at Mankato, Athletic Hall of Fame for Cross Country and Track, 1990
  • Appointed by the Washington State Supreme Court to Limited License Legal Technician Board 2014 - 2017
  • Disciplinary Board 2010 - 2013, Chair 2012-2013
  • and Practice of Law Board, 2002 -2010, Chair 2009-2010
  • Whatcom Community College, Program Director and Instructor for Paralegal Studies, 2005—
  • Instructor, Skagit Valley College, Real Estate Law and Administrative Law classes 1996-2010
  • Legal Aid attorney, providing legal advocacy to low-income victims of abuse or domestic violence, 2006-2011
  • Attorney at Law, private practice at Fairhaven Legal Associates, P.S., Burlington, Washington, 1996-2006
  • Legal Aid attorney, 1988 - 1995

Practice Areas Explained

Nancy C. Ivarinen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nancy C. Ivarinen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

Nancy C. Ivarinen is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Washington →

Probate

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Nancy C. Ivarinen is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Washington →

Power of Attorney

Nancy C. Ivarinen is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Washington →

Landlord & Tenant

Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.

Nancy C. Ivarinen is one of 22,365 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant attorneys in Washington →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Nancy C. Ivarinen

Where is Nancy C. Ivarinen's law office located?
Nancy C. Ivarinen's law practice is located in Bellingham, Washington. The firm is Nancy C. Ivarinen Attorney at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nancy C. Ivarinen handle?
Nancy C. Ivarinen focuses on wills, probate, real estate, poa, landlord/tenant. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Nancy C. Ivarinen practiced law?
Nancy C. Ivarinen has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Nancy C. Ivarinen go to law school?
Nancy C. Ivarinen earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.S., 1976).
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Education

J.D.
University of Montana
- 1988
B.S.
Minnesota State University at Mankato
- 1976

Bar Admissions

Idaho (Inactive)
Admitted: 1988
Washington
Admitted: 1992

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