Kirsten Copeland
Principal | J.D., University of Arizona , 2002
Kirsten entered the legal profession after a career as a precious metals exploration geologist. She holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Biology and Geology from Washington State University, and a Master of Science Degree in Geology from Michigan Technological University. Kirsten received her J.D. from the University of Arizona in 2002. Prior to opening her own practice in 2009, Kirsten practiced with Meyer Hendricks & Bivens and Lewis and Roca. Kirsten’s practice focuses on litigation (commercial, construction, and real estate), as well as probate and estate planning.
Kirsten originally is from Seattle but has made the desert her home. She enjoys spending time with her husband, Jon, and hiking with her dogs.
Sara V. Ransom
Of Counsel | University of Arizona, J.D. 2005
Feeling the need to escape the rain, Sara left her home state of Oregon to explore the desert, and she decided to make it her home. She attended the University of Arizona, where she received both her a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and her J.D. After graduation, Sara practiced with Squire Patton Boggs and Ballard Spahr, where she was regularly recognized by Southwest Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in commercial litigation. In 2015, she moved to Cochise County, Arizona, where she still resides. Until joining Copeland Law Offices as Of Counsel, Sara worked for the Cochise County Attorney's Office, handling civil and water law matters as well as prosecuting violent felony crimes. While with Cochise County, Sara was recognized by the Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys' Advisory Council as a Rising Star Prosecutor of the Year for the State of Arizona and was also awarded a Commendation from Arizona Game and Fish for her work on recreational access for the public. Sara’s practice focuses on litigation (commercial and real estate), water law, and probate and estate planning.
She enjoys traveling, hiking (usually with Kirsten!) and gardening.
In addition to providing services to Copeland Law Offices PLLC's clients, Sara also serves as Of Counsel for TSL Law Group, PLC, advising those clients on water law matters.
Heather L. Fish
Director of Estate Planning | J.D., Arizona Summit Law School , 2013
Heather is a paralegal with Copeland Law Offices, PLLC. She began her professional career in banking where she was a Vice President of Commercial Lending. She then became an owner/principal for a family owned business as well as a “stay at home” Mom. When returning to work, she became a Financial Advisor and subsequently attended law school. Heather holds a Bachelor of Science Degree and a Masters Certificate in Education from Arizona State University. Heather received her J.D. from Arizona Summit Law School in 2013 and was admitted to the State Bar of Minnesota in 2016. Her professional legal career began at Copeland Law in 2015 where she focuses on estate planning and probate and trust administration.
Heather is a native Phoenician who resides in the west valley. She enjoys spending time playing golf, tennis and hiking all over the valley with her dogs and girlfriends. She enjoys traveling and watching football and baseball.
Heather Weiler
Firm Administration
Heather is a new addition to the legal profession after a 22-year career with Intuit as a business/systems/data analyst and the all-around go-to person for advice, information and, “where-on-earth do I find this?”
Originally from Seattle, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in General Studies – Humanities at Washington State University which has turned out to be much more useful than she (or her parents) thought at the time. She has since pursued additional education in statistics and analysis. Heather and her husband Rex started making their way south in the mid 90’s, landing in Reno, Nevada for about 10 years where both their sons were born. When they had their fill of winter weather, the Weiler family continued on to Arizona. Because Heather has extensive experience and expertise herding cats, she manages the Tucson Office for Copeland Law Offices.
She also tackles those projects that require particular perseverance and troubleshooting capabilities. Heather makes her home in Tucson/Vail with her husband and (almost) adult sons. She does in fact serve two household cats on a demand basis (they are cats, it’s constant), and cooks fantastic food for her family and others when the mood strikes her.