About Our Team
Rachel and Lara started Heisler Rosenfeld LLP in 2020 because their families were what was most important to them, and they shared a common goal of wanting to assist and support other individuals and families who felt the same way. Lisa Zaragoza joined the partnership in March 2024 after the three women recognized that not only did they collaborate successfully, but they had shared values and similar goals.
Heisler Rosenfeld Zaragoza LLP stands for zealous client advocacy and compassion. The Heisler Rosenfeld Zaragoza LLP team consists of legal professionals who share the core values on which the firm was built. The firm is well-rounded, handling all aspects of estate and probate law from proactive estate planning to conservatorships and guardianships.
LARA J. HEISLER, ESQ.
Partner
lara@hrz.law
Lara Heisler has been practicing law for over twenty years and specializes in conservatorships and guardianships. She grew up in Contra Costa County and is passionate about serving the community where she grew up and is raising her children. She lives in Walnut Creek with her husband, daughter, and son. Lara is not only active in the local legal community, but she is committed to involvement in her children’s school, assisting with field trips and the annual fundraising gala.
Bar Admissions:
- California State Bar
- New York State Bar (Inactive)
Memberships and Associations:
- Contra Costa County Bar Association – Elder Law Committee Board Member
- Contra Costa County Criminal Conflict Program- Board Member Representing Probate Cases
RACHEL H. ROSENFELD, ESQ.
Partner
rachel@hrz.law
Rachel Rosenfeld focuses on estate planning, trust administration, probates, and inheritance disputes. She also represents clients in all aspects of conservatorship cases and trust and estate litigation. Rachel’s favorite part of her job is working proactively with her clients and empowering them to make informed, yet sometimes tough, decisions.
Prior to working in probate law, Rachel worked at a large and well-known financial institution handling joint tenant and trust disputes on behalf of the company. There, she managed a team of individuals who responded to third party actions. Rachel also has experience in general civil litigation and family law.
Rachel grew up in the Silicon Valley and currently lives in Contra Costa County with her husband, her son, and her two dogs. Her family is what is most important to her.
She loves being involved in the local legal and estate planning community which includes membership in several organizations.
Bar Admissions:
- California State Bar
Memberships and Associations:
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Northern California Chapter – President
- East Bay Trust and Estates Lawyer- Vice President
- Contra Costa County Bar Association
- Super Lawyers Rising Star 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022, 2023, and 2024
LISA M. ZARAGOZA, ESQ.
LisaPartner
lisa@hrz.law
Lisa Zaragoza is a dedicated estate planning attorney with additional expertise in trust administration, probates, and guardianships. Lisa earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and her JD from Northeastern University School of Law in Boston. After receiving her Juris Doctor, Lisa was admitted to the California State Bar and has been providing valuable legal counsel since.
Beyond her professional achievements, Lisa treasures her family time with her husband, two wonderful children, and her spirited Schnauzer, Zoom. When not at work, she can be found cheering on her kids at their games and events.
Lisa is an active member of her local community and is committed to providing excellent counsel to her clients.
Bar Admissions:
- California State Bar
Memberships and Associations:
- Alameda and Contra Costa County Bar Associations
- Estate Planning Council of Diablo Valley
- Professional Fiduciary Association of California
- Rotary Club of Pleasant Hill
- East Bay Trust and Estates Lawyer
- Super Lawyers Rising Star 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022, and 2023
Princy P. Nechikat, Esq.
Attorney
princy@hrz.law
Princy Prince Nechikat is a trust and estates attorney and primarily focuses on estate planning and trust administration. She also works in conservatorship and probate matters. Mrs. Nechikat obtained her B.A. in Psychology at the University of California, Merced and obtained her J.D. from Thomas Jefferson School of Law.
Mrs. Nechikat was born and raised in the Bay Area. Outside of the office, Mrs. Nechikat enjoys spending time with her family. She also enjoys cooking and learning new recipes. Mrs. Nechikat loves to dance, specifically Bollywood dancing. She was one of the founding members of UC Merced’s Bollywood dance team, Tashan, where she served as the choreographer.
Mrs. Nechikat is devoted to providing quality counsel for her clients.
Bar Admissions:
- California State Bar
Memberships and Associations:
- Contra Costa County Bar Association
- East Bay Trust and Estates Lawyer
Miranda Fernandez, Esq.
Attorney
miranda@hrz.law
Miranda focuses her practice on trust, estate and conservatorship litigation, conservatorship matters, trust administration, probate proceedings and estate planning. She represents fiduciaries, beneficiaries and family members alike ranging from complex disputes to helping clients through challenging life phases. She is known for her practical approach, strong advocacy, and dedication to protecting vulnerable individuals and resolving sensitive family disputes.
Prior to joining the firm, Miranda’s practice was focused in the Sacramento region. She is excited to return to her Bay Area roots while continuing to serve clients in the greater Sacramento region at our Sacramento office location. She is a member of the Sacramento County Estate Planning Council, currently serves on the Sacramento County Bar Association for the Probate Section, and serves as court appointed counsel for Sacramento County in conservatorship proceedings.
Away from work, Miranda enjoys spending time with her family, including her beloved pets, reading, and traveling.
Wendy Ovalle
Paralegal
wendy@hrz.law
Wendy began working at a law firm in Oakland in 2000 that specialized in estate planning while attending college. This area of the law was so intriguing to her that after graduating from California State University, Hayward with a B.S. in 2001, she enrolled in the paralegal certificate program. Wendy obtained her ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate in 2004 and began working as a paralegal.
Wendy enjoys this area of the law, and meeting clients of all ages and backgrounds, learning about them, and how she can best assist them through the process. For some clients this can be a difficult stage in their lives, and showing them that they can depend on our office to help them is fulfilling to her.
Originally from Alameda, Wendy now lives in Castro Valley. Wendy’s daughter is attending University Alabama, Roll Tide! Her son is attending high school and is active in sports. On the weekends you can find Wendy on a track or on a court cheering for her son. In addition, Wendy is the administrator for East Bay Trusts and Estates Lawyers and is involved in all of the continuing education events for the estate planning and administration community.
Wendy hopes that your experience with our office can provide you with peace of mind.