Nicole J. Garcia

Attorney

NICOLE J. GARCIA

A native of Redlands, California, and a long-time Los Angeles resident, Nicole brings a powerful combination of strategic negotiation and fierce advocacy to El Dabe Ritter Trial Lawyers. Her path to law began at UCLA, where she earned dual Bachelor’s degrees in Political Science and Spanish, before obtaining her Juris Doctor from Pepperdine University School of Law alongside specialized certificates in Dispute Resolution and Criminal Law.

Prior to dedicating her career to injured individuals, Nicole spent four years in defense litigation. Working on the defense side gave her invaluable, firsthand insight into how insurance companies evaluate risk, construct defense strategies, and systematically work to minimize claims. 

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Today, she turns that insider knowledge against insurance giants to protect individuals facing life-altering trauma—anticipating defense maneuvers and dismantling delay tactics long before a case ever sets foot in a courtroom. By combining trial-ready case preparation with specialized dispute resolution, she ensures insurance giants are held fully accountable for the true long-term financial and physical cost of her clients’ injuries.

As the firm’s Lead Prelitigation Attorney, Nicole lays the foundation for maximum recovery from day one. She concentrates her practice on complex, high-stakes, and catastrophic personal injury matters, including:

  • Catastrophic & Motor Vehicle Collisions (Car, Truck, Motorcycle, & Commercial Crashes)
  • High-Exposure Premises Liability (Hazardous Conditions & Dangerous Property Claims)
  • Third-Party Workplace Accidents (Navigating Complex Non-Employer Liability)
  • Severe Dog Bites & Animal Attacks

Beyond securing maximum compensation, Nicole measures her true impact by the personal trust she builds with those she represents. Recognizing that victims often feel overlooked or powerless against insurance companies, she prioritizes total transparency, clear communication, and absolute honesty—even when that requires difficult conversations. For Nicole, an attorney’s role extends far beyond doing exceptional legal work; it requires creating a safe, attentive space where clients are fully informed, genuinely heard, and empowered to navigate their recovery with confidence.

Outside the office, Nicole remains deeply tied to her Southern California community. In her free time, she enjoys spending quality time with her family, experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen, and staying active on the pickleball court.

Bar & Court Admissions

  • California, 2015
  • United States District Court, Central District of California, 2015

Education

  • Pepperdine University School of Law – Juris Doctor, 2015 (Certificates in Dispute Resolution & Criminal Law)
  • University of California, Los Angeles – Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & Spanish, 2012

Professional Associations

  • Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA)
  • Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC)
  • American Bar Association (ABA)
  • Santa Monica Bar Association (SMBA)

Our Philosophy

With over 60 years of combined legal experience, we have successfully recovered millions in settlements and verdicts for thousands of accident victims, and their families. Each case accepted by our attorneys is approached with the same philosophy:

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