Who We Are
The Law Office of Deni C. Pifer, PC is a boutique law firm located near the pulse of uptown Charlotte off East Boulevard. We practice in the areas of estate planning and administration to help clients plan, preserve, and pass on their hard-earned assets to their loved ones. We accomplish this through thorough estate planning, estate administration, asset protection, business succession, business formation and more. Our focus is on achieving the results that our clients want and in minimizing attorney, court and tax fees.
We service both North Carolina cities such as Charlotte, Ballantyne, South Park, Gastonia, Monroe, Denver, Hickory, Statesville, Huntersville, Concord, Pineville, Matthews, Mooresville, Shelby and others throughout Mecklenburg County, Gaston County, Cabarrus County and Cleveland County. In addition, we serve clients in South Carolina, such as Clover, Fort Mill, Gastonia, Indian Land, Lake Wylie, Newport, Rock Hill, and Tega Cay. The firm offers a congenial and comfortable atmosphere for clients who wish to consult with us regarding estate matters.
Deni C. Pifer
Attorney
Deni Pifer was finishing her M.B.A. at Winthrop University at the time of her mother’s death from cancer at her young age of 51. During this time, she took an elective course in Estate Planning and was instantly intrigued with the idea of helping people going through life’s biggest tragedy – the death of a loved one. She graduated from the University of South Carolina and became a member of the SC State Bar in 1997 and a member of the NC State Bar in 1999. She opened the Law Office of Deni C. Pifer, P.C. in 2003, married her husband Bobby in 2004, and had a son and daughter who both are in college and are playing sports in their schools of choice. In addition to NC and SC State Bar Associations, Deni’s professional memberships include The American Bar Association (Member, Trust and Estate Law Section), Charlotte Estate Planning Council, Mecklenburg County Bar Association (Member, Estates, Trusts and Probate Law Section), National Association of Estate Planners & Councils, Queens University of Charlotte Instructor, CFP Estate Planning Course, 2004 & 2005; and Member of Planned Giving Advisory Committee at Wingate University.
Ashley Harrison
Paralegal
Ashley Harrison is a native Charlottean. She graduated from Furman University with a BA in Political Science. After graduation, she moved to Atlanta and began working for Alston & Bird LLP as a Paralegal in the Products Liability group. She moved back to Charlotte and joined Alston & Bird’s Charlotte office as a paralegal in the Intellectual Property Group. She has two teenaged daughters that keep her busy. She enjoys exercising, being with friends and family, exploring all of the new restaurants in Charlotte and traveling.
Lisa Dunning
Paralegal
Lisa Dunning has lived in North Carolina since 1987. She graduated from UNC Charlotte with a BA in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. After graduation, she married her husband, John, moved to Winston-Salem and began working as a Legal Assistant for the Forsyth County District Attorney’s Office. In 2003, she and her husband moved back to Charlotte and she left work to stay at home with her son Matt and daughter Kate. She re-entered the workforce when her children went to college. When Lisa is not at work, she enjoys playing tennis and travelling with her family.
Lou Anne Masterson
Legal Assistant
Lou Anne Masterson recently moved to Charlotte from Houston, Texas. She graduated from Trinity College with a degree in International Studies and is married with three grown sons. She loves running and being outdoors.
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Planning for the future can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. We’d love to meet you, learn about your needs, and help you create a plan that brings you peace of mind.