Overview
Rudolf Widenhouse is a specialized litigation firm in Charlotte. The partners in the firm each limit their practice to specific areas of expertise, with the primary emphasis being on criminal defense in federal and state court, white collar investigations and pre-indictment practice, and motion and appellate practice in civil and criminal cases. The firm strives to provide the highest quality of representation and therefore limits the number of cases it handles.
Rankings
Regional
Charlotte
Tier
1
Charlotte
Bet-the-Company LitigationTier
1
Charlotte
Commercial LitigationTier
1
Charlotte
Criminal Defense: General PracticeTier
2
Charlotte
Criminal Defense: White-CollarTier
2
Charlotte
Litigation - SecuritiesRankings
Regional
Charlotte
Tier
1
Charlotte
Bet-the-Company LitigationTier
1
Charlotte
Commercial LitigationTier
1
Charlotte
Criminal Defense: General PracticeTier
2
Charlotte
Criminal Defense: White-CollarTier
2
Charlotte
Litigation - SecuritiesPractice Areas
Pfeiffer Rudolf has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 5 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
- Appellate Practice
- Commercial Litigation
- Criminal Defense: General Practice
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Litigation - Securities
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
Pfeiffer Rudolf proudly has 2 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
Awards
Pfeiffer Rudolf is honored to be recognized for excellence by Best Law Firms and other leading legal industry organizations. Our rankings and awards reflect the dedication, skill, and results our attorneys deliver across a wide range of practice areas. In addition to our Best Law Firms awards, Pfeiffer Rudolf has earned accolades from respected national and regional publications for outstanding legal service and professional achievement. Explore our awards below to learn more about how Pfeiffer Rudolf continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.
White Collar Criminal Lawyer of Year
Super Lawyers
US News Best Law Firms
Top Verdicts of 2012
Best Lawyers in America
Offices & Contacts
Charlotte, NC
2137 South Boulevard, Suite 300
Charlotte, NC 28203
United States