Mark D. Nelson

The principal attorney of the Law Office of Mark D. Nelson, PLLC, Mark D. Nelson is a skilled litigator and mediator who assists the residents of Pierce, Kitsap and King counties, Washington, with their legal issues. He primarily concentrates on cases involving all facets of business law, family law and mediation. These further include divorce and separation, child support and custody, partnership, and state, local and municipal law. 

Mr. Nelson is admitted to practice law in the state of Washington and appears before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. A consummate and competent professional, he has earned several training certifications in collaborative law mediation and civil mediation from notable organizations. With extensive experience in litigation and mediation, he has represented a diverse clientele ranging from businesses with complex contractual and administrative disputes to individuals in high-conflict domestic matters at all levels of federal and state courts in Washington. 

Prior to his role at the Law Office of Mark D. Nelson, PLLC, he was the deputy prosecutor in King County, Washington, and an associate criminal defense and family law attorney at a Tacoma-based law. Since 2014, he has also served as a Pro Tempore Commissioner for the Pierce County Superior Court. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from the University of Washington. He completed his legal studies at the Seattle University School of Law, graduating with a Juris Doctor degree in 2006. 

Mr. Nelson is an engaging member of the Washington community, holding memberships with many significant organizations such as the Washington State Bar Association, the Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association (president of the Family Law Section), the Fox Island Historical Society and The Hon. Robert J. Bryan American Inn of Court (barrister). Passionate about providing transparent, compassionate and innovative legal services, he is well-appreciated by fellow attorneys and clients for his shrewd legal acumen.