Our Team
LAURA FISCHER
laura@laurafischerlaw.com
Laura J. Fischer, Esq.
Laura is a '98 graduate of Duke Law School. She has over 20 years of experience as a lawyer and has had her own Trusts and Estate practice for over 15 of those years. Her practice focuses on Estate work, comprised of Basic and Complex Estate Planning, as well as Surrogate's Court work in Probate and Administration.
Laura is admitted to practice law in the State of New York and is a member of the New York State Bar Association. She was also educated in mediation at the Peace Institute in New York City and trained in the Civil Court of Brooklyn.
JULIE ZGODA
(929) 484-2852; julie@laurafischerlaw.com
Julie B. Zgoda, Esq.
Julie received her Bachelor of Science in marketing, cum laude, in May of 2009 from St. John's University. She attended Pace University School of Law where she received her Juris Doctor in May of 2014, Dean's List recognitions. She joined Fischer Harbage & Associates, PLLC in September 2021.
Julie focuses her practice of law on Estate Planning, Trust and Estate Administration, Elder law and Long-term Care Planning. As an elder law attorney, Julie has assisted many clients with long-term asset preservation planning including establishing Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts. She has also handled guardianship proceedings under Article 81 of the Mental Hygiene Law and Article 17A of the Surrogate's Court Procedure Act and has acted as Guardian, Court-Appointed Counsel and Court Evaluator under the Part 36 Rules of the Chief Judge in the State of NY.
As an estate planning and administration attorney, Julie has formulated several estate plans for clients, including high net worth clients, which involved the drafting and funding of various Irrevocable/Revocable trusts, Last Wills & Testaments and ancillary documents. Julie has also prepared several probate/administration petitions and guided clients throughout the estate administration process.
Julie is admitted to practice law in the State of New York and is a member of the New York State Bar Association.
ASHLEY HALL
(929) 484-3707; ashley@laurafischerlaw.com
Ashley Hall, Esq.
Ashley Hall earned her Bachelor of the Arts Degree, magna cum laude, in Psychology from Dowling College in 2008. She then went on to earn her Juris Doctor degree, summa cum laude, from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center in 2011. While in law school, Ashley was a member of the Moot Court Honor Board.
Ashley joined Fischer Harbage & Associates, PLLC in September 2023. Ashley practices in the areas of Estate Planning, Elder Law and Trust and Estate Administration.
Ashley strives to create a friendly and long-lasting relationship with clients. Understanding that clients often come to us overwhelmed and struggling through difficult circumstances, she provides clients with a sympathetic ear while remaining a strong advocate to protect their interests.
Ashley is admitted to practice law in the State of New York and in the State of New Jersey.
OLIVIA MANSFIELD,
Director and Client Relationship Manager
(929) 484-4149; olivia@laurafischerlaw.com
CELYST BRAATEN,
Senior Paralegal
929-484-3519; celyst@laurafischerlaw.com
ANASTASIIA REPINA,
Legal Assistant/Paralegal