Atty. Nicholas D'Auria

Atty. Nicholas D'Auria

Nick D’Auria focuses his practice on moderate to complex trust and estate planning, and trust and estate administration. Nick also has experience helping families with incapacity planning as well as obtaining guardianships over loved ones.

Charlotte Charlotte 10 yrs experience 10 year
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Profile Summary

About Nicholas D'Auria at a glance

Nicholas D'Auria is a Partner based in Charlotte, North Carolina, practicing at Kirk Palmer & Thigpen, P.A.. They have 10+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2016. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, poa, elder law, and health care. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (2016). Educated at Wake Forest University J.D. (—) and Campbell University B.B.A. Trust and Wealth Management (—). Active member of NAELA) North Carolina State Bar Association (Elder & Special Needs Section) North Carolina State Bar Association (Estate Planning & Fiduciary Section, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Serands clients in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Nick D’Auria focuses his practice on moderate to complex trust and estate planning, and trust and estate administration
  • Nick also has experience helping families with incapacity planning as well as obtaining guardianships over loved ones
  • Nick works closely with clients to provide tailored plans to meet the clients’ specific needs
  • Nick is a native of the greater Charlotte area and graduated from Lake Norman High School
  • Nick earned his degree in Trust and Wealth Management from Campbell University and received his Juris Doctor from Wake Forest University School of Law
  • Nick is married to his amazing wife, Kayla
  • They have a Russian Blue cat, Atlas, and a German Shepherd Dog, Yogi
  • Nick is an avid golfer and can typically be found on a golf course most weekends

Practice Areas Explained

Nicholas D'Auria's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nicholas D'Auria handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Nicholas D'Auria is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in North Carolina →

Power of Attorney

Nicholas D'Auria is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in North Carolina →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Nicholas D'Auria is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in North Carolina →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Charlotte are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Nicholas D'Auria

Where is Nicholas D'Auria's law office located?
Nicholas D'Auria's law practice is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The firm is Kirk Palmer & Thigpen, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nicholas D'Auria handle?
Nicholas D'Auria focuses on trusts, estate planning, poa, elder law, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Nicholas D'Auria practiced law?
Nicholas D'Auria has 10+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2016.
Where did Nicholas D'Auria go to law school?
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How can I contact Nicholas D'Auria for a consultation?
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Education

Wake Forest University J.D.
- In Progress
Campbell University B.B.A. Trust and Wealth Management
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 2016

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