ROBERT N. MAITLAND II

**** **. ****’s Street

Raleigh, NC 27608

• Tel: 919-***-**** • Email: ad25kv@r.postjobfree.com • Profile: Linkedin.com/in/RobMaitland/ SUMMARY

Dynamic lawyer with a strong legal background, proven record of success providing comprehensive legal counsel, and over thirty years of Legal and Banking Management, Public Relations, and Community Leadership skills. Adept at research, negotiation, mediation, and courtroom advocacy. Skilled in managing complex cases and delivering favorable outcomes. Committed to upholding the highest standards of ethics and professionalism. EDUCATION

Juris Doctor (JD)

University of North Carolina Law School, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, JD 1997

- Honors: Member, The North Carolina Journal of International Law Recipient, Robert Dearborn Memorial Law Scholarship Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, California, BA 1984

- Honors: Recipient, UCLA Alumni Scholar 4-year Academic Scholarship LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

- Licensed Attorney in North Carolina 2002

- Licensed Attorney in Florida 1997

- Admitted to the United States Supreme Court 2007

- Admitted and Argued before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit 2011

- Admitted to the United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina 2002

- Admitted to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina 2011 HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

- Prevailing Counsel for Plaintiffs-Appellees in SunTrust Bank, N.A. v. Macky (In re McCormick), 669 F.3d 177 (4th Cir. 2012)- Named “One of the top ten most important real estate cases in North Carolina for 2011” by Investors Title Insurance Company

- Elected twice as President of the Orange County Bar Association PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Founder & Managing Attorney Maitland & Stiffler Law Firm, PLLC, Chapel Hill, North Carolina November 2002 to Present

- Leads a team of attorneys, paralegals, and support staff in the effective management of real estate transactions, estate planning, family law, civil litigation, and probate matters.

- Over 6,000 real estate transactions successfully closed.

- Represented clients in over 5,000 court proceedings, negotiations, and mediations, consistently achieving outstanding results.

- Strategically allocates resources, sets performance goals, and conducts regular performance evaluations to ensure team success.

- Provides expert legal counsel to clients, crafting tailored strategies to navigate complex legal challenges.

- Negotiates settlements, drafts contracts, and represents clients in court proceedings.

- Spearheads business development initiatives, sales, fostering client relationships and expanding the firm's client base in creative and innovative ways including public speaking, radio, and television.

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General Counsel & Placement Director Visiting International Faculty Program, Chapel Hill, North Carolina January 2001 to November 2002

- Provided strategic legal advice to the board of directors, executive leadership, and other departments on a wide range of legal matters.

- Additionally served as Placement Director for a team of twelve Sales Directors responsible for the contracts, placement, and sales of over 1,800 foreign international teachers in U.S. public schools located in five states. Set records for the company by doubling sales.

- Advised on regulatory compliance matters, employment law, immigration, and visa issues, working closely with cross-functional teams to implement effective risk management strategies. Associate Attorney McCarthy, Summers, Woods et. al., Stuart, Florida August 1997 to January 2001

- Advised clients on a wide range of legal matters, specializing in probate litigation, contract law, real estate matters, and civil litigation.

- Conducted legal research, drafted pleadings, motions, and legal documents, ensuring accuracy and adherence to legal standards.

- Represented clients in court proceedings, negotiations, and mediations, consistently achieving favorable settlements and verdicts.

- Collaborated with senior attorneys on complex cases, contributing legal insights and strategies.

- Maintained strong client relationships by providing clear communication, updates, and responsive legal guidance.

Vice President Director of Sales and Customer Service Citibank, N.A, Boca Raton, Florida March 1993 to July 1994

- Managed the sales and customer service culture for Citibank’s 52 Florida branches. Served as Chief of Staff to Director of Retail Banking.

- Innovated and spearheaded the first ever commission-based direct sales team for commercial lending products comprised of a team of eleven outside sales and customer service professionals.

- Formulated and executed sales strategies that consistently exceeded revenue targets, achieving record expansion of branch deposits, consumer and commercial lending products, and customer service satisfaction scores.

- Developed and maintained relationships with key clients, identifying opportunities for upselling and cross-selling.

- Implemented data-driven sales analytics to optimize processes.

- Led the development of customer service protocols and training programs..

- Collaborated with marketing and product teams to align strategies and enhance customer engagement.

Regional Vice President for Retail Banking Great Western Bank, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, March 1986 to March 1993

- Provided strategic leadership to over 30 retail banking branches, overseeing all aspects of operations, sales, customer service, and compliance.

- Developed and executed regional sales plans, driving revenue growth through effective product cross-selling and customer acquisition.

- Collaborated with branch managers to set performance targets, monitor KPIs, and implement strategies for achieving sales and service objectives.

- Fostered a customer-centric culture by ensuring high-quality customer service and resolving escalated issues promptly.

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- Analyzed market trends and customer data to identify growth opportunities and develop targeted marketing initiatives.

- Ensured compliance with banking regulations and internal policies, leading to consistently high audit and compliance ratings.

- Branch Manager for Encino and Westlake Village March 1986 to April 1988 SKILLS

- Legal Research & Writing - Public Relations

- Litigation & Advocacy - Public Speaking

- Case Management - Organization Skills

- Negotiation & Mediation - Time Management

- Client Communication - Multi Tasking

- Legal Analysis - Problem Solving

- Attention to Detail - Sales & Marketing

MEDIA & PERFORMANCE WORK

- Host of “Off the Top Sports-Live from Top of the Hill!” the lead-in sports program for WCHL’s University of North Carolina Football broadcasts (7 seasons).

- Creator of “Legal Tip of the Week” – weekly radio broadcasts of legal topics.

- Cast member of “A Christmas Carol” – performed annually for two weeks at Raleigh’s Memorial Auditorium and Durham’s Performance Arts Center PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

- East Chapel Hill Rotary Club, Former President, Current Member for over 20 years

- Chapel Hill Public Library Foundation, Former President

- American Immigration Lawyers, Member

- North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers, Member

- American Association for Justice, Member

- Orange County Rape Crisis Center, Past Board of Directors

- Volunteers for Youth, Past Board of Directors

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