Nisha Nariya
Nisha focuses her practice on personal, tax, and estate planning for individuals and families, as well as the representation of fiduciaries in estate and trust administration.
Nisha Nariya advises clients, including executives, business owners, and multigenerational families, on a broad range of basic and sophisticated estate planning strategies, probate, estate and trust dispute resolution matters, and the preparation of gift and estate tax returns.
Nisha is also experienced in establishing tax-exempt entities and private foundations and advising on legal issues affecting formation, charitable giving, and compliance for maintaining charitable status. She recently completed a secondment with the Obama Foundation in December 2021, focusing on governance and compliance with tax-exempt rules and regulations surrounding programming projects and fundraising.
Areas of focus
Education & Credentials
Education
- Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., Executive Editor, Georgetown Immigration Law Journal, 2016
- University of Washington, B.A., Business Administration; Economics, cum laude
Bar and Court Admissions
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Washington
Related Employment
- Dorsey & Whitney LLP, Seattle, WA, Associate, 2016-2018
Professional Recognition
Perkins Coie Washington practice ranked Band 1, in Private Wealth Law by Chambers High Net Worth (HNW), 2016-2020
Impact
Professional Leadership
- Serves on the Editorial Board of the WSBA Real Property, Probate & Trust Section Newsletter, 2021-present
- Serves on the University of Washington Honors Advisory Board, 2018-present
- Previously served on the Seattle Center Commission and on the Board of King County Washington Women Lawyers
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