About Monica

Monica Rolquin, an experienced Broker and licensed NC attorney, provides the highest level of professional services to her clients. A combination of 14 years in law practice and 12 years in the real estate business brings a unique perspective and an unparalleled combination of knowledge and expertise to the services she offers.

Monica’s Legal and International Credentials

Born and raised in London, England, Monica grew up in a family that included Irish parents and three siblings, including her identical twin. A graduate of the London School of Economics and Political Science with a Bachelor of Laws degree, she was admitted to the Bar of England and Wales as a “barrister.” Believing that the grass was greener on this side of the Atlantic, Monica moved to New York City, earned a Masters of Laws degree from Columbia Law School, became a member of the New York Bar and practiced commercial litigation with the well-known firm of Lord, Day & Lord. She later became a litigation partner in the New York city office of two international law firms; Lord Day & Lord, Barrett Smith and subsequently, Morgan Lewis & Bockius.

Monica’s Interests

After marrying a Long Island native in 1995, Monica and her husband Jim decided to leave the “rat race” in the big city and move south for a new lifestyle. When they relocated to Wilmington, NC, they knew they had found the best place to call home and raise a family. They have two young children and enjoy many activities as a family, including the beach, kayaking, boating, traveling and music. Occasionally, Monica will perform an Irish jig or reel! Monica’s passion for helping others, especially children, has led her to make a personal donation after every closing to several charities supporting the education of school children here and abroad. In recent years, Monica and her husband have made humanitarian trips to El Salvador on behalf of The Least Among Us, a charity that raises funds for building schools and providing scholarships to under-privileged children in El Salvador. In 2008 she and her husband endowed a new school, Our Lady of the Poor, in the village of Zacatecoluca, that now provides a grade-school education for 90 impoverished children.

Monica also has a deep interest in the Arts and the rich cultural activities that Wilmington NC has to offer. She and her husband have been the lead sponsors of several theatre productions by The Thalian Association at historical Thalian Hall, most notably “Cats” and “Jekyll and Hyde” in addition to “Collected Stories” starring Wilmington’s own Linda Lavin at The Red Barn Studio Theatre.

Monica’s Accent on a First Class Real Estate Experience

Monica began her real estate career in 1997 and today she applies her expertise for the benefit of her national and international clientele. To quote Monica: “My former career as a litigation attorney taught me to provide the highest level of service to my clients, to always act ethically and to pay attention to the details. I employ those same skills in representing my buyer and seller clients as their Broker. I pride myself in being a consummate professional and it is true to say: "My Accent Is On Service."”

If you are looking for a real estate broker who has the expertise to make your buying or selling process a smooth one, look no further. You’ve found her!