About
Ashley M. Pinner is a business lawyer serving clients in Clayton and surrounding North Carolina communities. Her practice focuses on estate planning and real estate matters, helping individuals, families, and property owners address important legal and financial concerns. She assists clients with practical planning, document preparation, property transactions, and related legal issues while providing clear guidance throughout each stage of the process.
Pinner earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from North Carolina State University in 2008. She graduated summa cum laude and served as valedictorian of her class. After working for two years as a legal assistant in private practice, she attended Campbell University’s Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law. She earned her Juris Doctor in 2013 and graduated cum laude.
Pinner began practicing law after her admission to the North Carolina Bar. Her earlier experience as a legal assistant gave her firsthand exposure to client service, case organization, and the daily responsibilities of a legal practice. Since entering the profession, she has developed experience assisting clients with estate planning documents, real estate transactions, and legal concerns that may affect property ownership or long-term family planning.
Pinner works with clients across several communities, including Clayton, Garner, Raleigh, and Fuquay-Varina. Her availability across these locations allows her to serve individuals with different planning and property needs. She approaches each matter by identifying the client’s objectives, explaining available options, and helping prepare the legal documents needed to move forward.
Ashley M. Pinner is a member of the North Carolina Bar Association and the Tenth Judicial District Bar in Wake County. Her professional background combines strong academic achievement, practical legal experience, and a focused understanding of estate planning and real estate law. She remains committed to providing organized, accessible, and attentive legal support to clients throughout North Carolina.
Law Office Affiliations
- Attorney, Whitaker & Hamer, PLLC
- Member, North Carolina Bar Association
- Member, Tenth Judicial District Bar in Wake County
Licensed State
- North Carolina
Education
- Campbell University
Juris Doctor (JD) - North Carolina State University
BA in Political Science
Awards & Badges


- Business Litigation
- Contracts & Agreements
- Franchise, Dealership & Partnership
- Limited Liability Company (LLC)
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Probate
- Wills & Living Wills
- Title & Boundary Issues




