Nicole D’Ambrogi is an accomplished trusts and estates attorney whose practice focuses on trust and estate litigation, conservatorships, guardianships, and financial elder abuse. With extensive experience in estate administration, probate, and comprehensive estate planning, Nicole brings a thoughtful and strategic perspective to complex disputes. Her understanding of the legal, financial, and personal considerations involved in these matters allows her to develop strategies tailored to her clients’ needs.
A former member of the U.S. Navy, Nicole has a longstanding commitment to legal education, community service, and advocacy for veterans and their families. She serves as the Director of Clinical Programs at Thomas Jefferson School of Law, where she oversees clinical operations, supervises student legal clinics, and teaches Wills & Trusts as an adjunct professor. Her community involvement includes work with the Veterans Legal Assistance Clinic, Stand Down, and the Senior Legal Clinic, as well as providing legal assistance to underserved veteran populations, including incarcerated female veterans. She has also contributed to legal scholarship through her publications.
Nicole’s professional accomplishments and dedication to service have earned her numerous distinctions, including recognition as a Super Lawyer and a Woman of Influence in Law by the San Diego Business Journal. Her honors also include the President Pro Bono Service Award from the State Bar of California, the Women Resiliency Award from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Trailblazer Award from the California Department of Veterans Affairs.
Nicole earned her B.S. in Management from the University of Phoenix, followed by her J.D. and LL.M. in International Taxation, Financial Services, and Wealth Management, magna cum laude, from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. She is admitted to practice in California, Arizona, and Oregon and holds professional certifications in trust and estate planning and wealth management.
Nicole resides in San Diego with her husband and their children.