Hornthal, Riley, Ellis & Maland, L.L.P. of Elizabeth City, Nags Head, and Columbia, is one of the oldest law firms in continuous practice in northeastern North Carolina. Since 1906, the firm has provided sound legal counsel and diligent representation to individuals, businesses, and government agencies. Our high-caliber attorneys are distinguished in their communities and in their respective fields. Our firm includes two State Superior Court Judges; a sitting Federal Judge as well as presidents of the North Carolina State Bar, the North Carolina Bar Association and the North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys. With ethical standards and a wide breadth of legal knowledge, we’re proud to represent clients in a variety of practice areas, including: Educational and Environmental Law Bankruptcy and Taxation Criminal Defense DWI and Traffic Offenses Civil Litigation and Civil Rights Personal Injury and Workers Compensation Commercial and Governmental Law Real Estate, Wills, and Estates Medical Litigation and Insurance Law We are a federally designated debt relief agency providing complete bankruptcy services. We're also experienced in both State and Federal courts with a large scope of criminal cases, from misdemeanor traffic violations to serious felonies. Our experienced real estate division works with zoning and land use, closings, foreclosures and more. Call Hornthal, Riley, Ellis & Maland today to learn more about the firm or to receive your confidential consultation.