Nicole D'Ambrogi

Nicole Heffel is a distinguished attorney based in San Diego. A “Rising Star” with just over four years of experience, Ms. Heffel has already built a name for herself in estate planning and probate law and has garnered a reputation as a staunch advocate for veterans. A former member of the U.S. Navy, her practice focuses on comprehensive estate planning, veteran benefits, and asset protection services. Among numerous other honors, Ms. Heffel has received the Women Resiliency Award by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs in 2015 and the Trailblazer Award from the California Department of Veteran Affairs in 2016.

Estate Planning

Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

Elder Law

Probate

Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests

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California

Since 2013

9th Circuit

Since 2014

Owner/ Attorney

Heffel Law Firm

2014 - Current

Financial Consultant

AXA Advisors

2014 - 2014

Master at Arms

United States Navy

2005 - 2010

Thomas Jefferson School of Law

LL.M. (2016) | International Taxation

2014 - 2015

Concentration in Financial Services and Wealth Management

Honors: Magna Cum Laude

Thomas Jefferson School of Law

J.D. (2013)

2010 - 2013

Activities: Student Veterans of America; Phi Alpha Delta; Jefferson Law Republicans

University of Phoenix

B.S. (2010) | Management

2006 - 2010

Trailblazer

California Department of Veteran Affairs

2016

President's Pro Bono Service Award

California State Bar

2015

Resiliency Award

Department of Veteran Affairs

2015

State Bar of California  # 295028

Member

Current

Veterans Bar Assoication

President

2013 - Current

Chartered Wealth Manager

American Academy of Financial Management

Chartered Trust and Estates Planner

American Academy of Financial Management