I am Denise L. Bessellieu and started my law practice so I could (1) spend more time with my family and (2) to provide personalized legal solutions to clients.

I began my legal career as an insurance defense attorney at a prominent law firm in Greenville, South Carolina. In that capacity I defended lawsuits on behalf of companies and insured persons in cases ranging from insurance dispute issues, personal injury cases, residential and commercial construction disputes and governmental liability actions. As a solo attorney in South Carolina I handled a variety of matters, including accident and injury cases, wrongful termination, unemployment denial appeal, simple wills, Hyatt Legal Plan clients, and challenges to non-compete agreements. As a litigation attorney for a prominent personal injury firm here in Charlotte, I represented persons who were injured in accidents.

As a military attorney in the United States Air Force Reserves, I have drafted wills, given legal advice to service members and their families on issues ranging from family/domestic, probate/estate planning, consumer protection issues, landlord tenant disputes, and personal injury. I provided detailed legal opinions to military commanders on contract issues, employment issues, and compliance issues.

I am licensed to practice law in South Carolina and North Carolina. I am also a licensed attorney in the United States District Court, District of South Carolina, and the United States District Court, Western District of North Carolina. My bar memberships include the South Carolina Bar Association, The North Carolina State Bar, The Mecklenburg County Bar Association. I currently serve on the Mecklenburg County Bar Assoication Community Services Committee.  I am a past member of the Mecklenburg County Bar Association Volunteer Recruitment Committee.

I have been married to my wonderful husband since 2003 years and we have been blessed with a  son and daughter.