MAITLAND & ENGLISH LAW FIRM - Key Persons
Michele English's practice is focused in the areas of real estate law; wills, trusts, and estates; taxation; elder law; and family law. She is licensed and admitted to the North Carolina State Bar. She is also admitted to practice in the United States Tax Court. Michele is a member of the Orange County Bar Association and the 18th Judicial District Bar.
Michele received a Master of Laws In Taxation (LL.M.) degree from The University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law in Gainesville, FL; her J.D., cum laude, from Florida A&M University College of Law in Orlando, FL; and a B.A. in English, cum laude, from Coastal Carolina University in Conway, SC.
During her time at the Maitland & English Law Firm, Michele has focused on providing personalized solutions to each and every client for a wide range of legal issues. Michele has served as the head of the firm's real estate department since 2017. Additionally, Michele has advised numerous clients on current tax and estate planning laws and strategies and has managed to incorporate and apply these concepts into her other areas of practice as well.
Outside of work, Michele enjoys spending time with her family and enjoying anything and everything sports related, especially when the North Carolina Tar Heels are involved.
Education
University of Florida Levin College of Law, Gainesville, Florida
LL.M. - 2012
Rob Maitland is the former President of the Orange County Bar Association and the Founding Partner of the Maitland Law Firm, PLLC. Rob is proud to be a Tar Heel, having received his law degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, after conducting his undergraduate studies at the University of California, Los Angeles, as a UCLA Alumni Scholar.
Rob is that rare attorney who not only has legal knowledge, but also previous experience in business, banking and entrepreneurial roles. Although known as a tough negotiator and litigator for his clients, Rob's special quality is his ability to see the big picture and then draw from his background to be a Deal Maker rather than a Deal Breaker. Rob routinely fashions innovative solutions for his clients after consulting on personal, business and litigation matters. You can hear some of Rob's weekly radio tips at http://www.legaltipoftheweek.com/
Rob Maitland has successfully closed thousands of real estate transactions and welcomed countless new people to Chapel Hill and the Triangle area. He has helped them start new businesses, negotiate contracts and leases, buy or sell homes, and fight for their rights in court. Rob has a reputation in the Triangle as a leader in the legal community and an exceptional attorney and businessman. UNC Tar Heel football fans also recognize Rob from his pre-game broadcasts as a radio sports personality.
Rob practices in the areas of Residential and Commercial Real Estate, Immigration Law, Business and Entrepreneurial law, Civil and Commercial Litigation, and Elder Law. Rob was recently honored by admission into the United States Supreme Court Bar. He has two children, Katie born in 1999 and Robby born in 2003. Rob hopes you will grant him the privilege and opportunity to serve as your attorney.
Education
University of North Carolina School of Law, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
J.D. - 1997
University of California, Los Angeles, California
B.A. - 1984
Ryan also serves as an Officer in the United States Army Reserve and recently completed a year-long active-duty mobilization to Fort Bragg, NC. In his free time, Ryan enjoys giving back to his hometown community, golfing, traveling, and cheering on the North Carolina Tar Heels and Georgia Bulldogs.