Our Team

Meet the dedicated team at the Law Office of Elizabeth T. Miller.

Elizabeth “Beth” T. Miller
Managing Attorney

Elizabeth T. Miller is the managing attorney of the Law Office of Elizabeth T. Miller. Beth is licensed to practice law in North Carolina, and represents individuals, families, businesses, and local government entities throughout Rutherford County and the surrounding area. 

Beth is a “double Tar Heel,” having attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for both her undergraduate studies and law school. After graduating from law school, Beth served as an assistant district attorney from 1988 to 1991. In 1992, she joined the practice of Hamrick, Bowen, Nanney, & Dalton in Rutherfordton.  In 2000, this practice transitioned to Nanney, Dalton, & Miller. Beth practiced with her law partner, Walter H. Dalton, until 2009, when he began serving as North Carolina Lieutenant Governor. In 2009, Beth established the Law Office of Elizabeth T. Miller, where she continues to practice today. 

Beth is currently on the McNair Foundation Board and serves as a mentor to students at R-S Central High School and R-S Middle School. She is a former chairperson and board member of RHI Legacy, Inc. Beth is passionate about raising awareness for ovarian cancer and providing encouragement to ovarian cancer survivors through her support of Teal Diva, Inc. 

Beth enjoys spending time with her husband, Dr. John Miller, and their two children. Recently, Beth’s new favorite role is “Bebe” to her four grandchildren. She and John are active members of First United Methodist Church of Rutherfordton.

Alayna P. English
Associate Attorney

Alayna P. English is an associate attorney with the Law Office of Elizabeth T. Miller. Alayna is licensed to practice law in North Carolina and South Carolina. She is passionate about serving individuals and families in Western North Carolina. Before joining the Law Office of Elizabeth T. Miller, Alayna practiced family law in Rutherford County, representing clients in matters involving divorce, child custody, and domestic violence protective orders. 

Alayna graduated with High Honors from the University of Tennessee College of Law, where she participated in the Domestic Violence and Expungement Clinics and interned with the Knox County District Attorney’s Office. Before attending law school, Alayna was a Morehead-Cain Scholar at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she graduated with highest distinction with dual Bachelor’s Degrees in Economics and Public Policy. She was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Honors Carolina.

Born and raised in North Carolina, Alayna has lived in Rutherford County for several years and is glad to call the area home. She and her family attend Pleasant View Community Church. Outside of her legal practice, Alayna enjoys spending time with her husband, their son, and two beloved dogs.

Pat Tuttle
Legal Assistant

Pat Tuttle is a legal assistant with the Law Office of Elizabeth T. Miller. She has more than 25 years of experience working in the legal field and provides support to the firm’s attorneys and clients throughout the legal process. Having spent many years working with clients in Rutherford County, Pat brings a familiarity with the community and a wealth of practical experience to her role.

Pat was born and raised in Rutherford County. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her three children and being a Nana to her six grandchildren. When she is not at the office, you will most likely find Pat at the beach or on a cruise.