Robert R. McGill

Robert R. McGill

also known as OPM Disability Retirement Lawyer, OPM Disability Retirement Lawyer

5.0
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 37 years

Administrative law Lawyer at Walkersville, MD
Practice Areas: Administrative Law

P.O. Box 687, Walkersville, MD

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Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 37 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1988

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Robert R. McGill, Attorney at Law

P.O. Box 687, Walkersville, MD, 21793-0687

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Robert R. McGill's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

266 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 31 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by Steve | April 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Hire Attorney McGill

Mr. McGill changed my life for the better, forever. I hired him to represent me for the OPM disability retirement application and adjudication process right from the beginning, based on what other federal employees who used him had told me. I was awarded disability retirement, no appeal needed and no... questions asked, only 57 days after my application was submitted by my fed gov agency! ! I was expecting 12-18 months and maybe then an appeal. Mr. McGill offered guidance and review in my application derivation, resulting in a strong case and paperwork I felt comfortable submitting. I went from panic and form info guessing to knowing I submitted a strong case and that my forms were completed properly. He consistently returned my communications within 24 hours, often within an hour, and was always helpful and thorough. My case/medical condition was not particularly clear-cut, so I feel it was the strength of his input, legal cover letter, guidance on what medical records I needed, how to work with my doctors, explanations of process steps and timelines, and resulting quality application that made the entire difference. Now I can rest easy after not working and no income for 4 years in knowing I have secured OPM disability retirement income and health insurance for life. He offered a flat rate commensurate with my difficult financial situation, but I offered to pay him more, commensurate with my greater pay grade. I HIGHLY recommend using Mr. McGill from the very beginning, before you prepare your medical records and application, and for me the value of his service for the money is incalculable. He was honest in his assessment of the winnability of my case, no false pretenses. No-one can guarantee OPM will approve your disability in 57 days, but in using McGill, I believe you maximize your chances of success, and that is well worth the money. Don't mess around with the application game or seek cheaper lawyers like I did initially that led me astray, the system can best you - hire a good attorney (whoever it is) even if you have to borrow money, and I strongly endorse hiring Robert McGill! Btw his rates are comparable to other firms.

Posted by DeDe | January 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

FERS Disability Retirement

I hired Mr. McGill to represent my deaf brother. We did not use Mr. Mcgill for the initial filing and I wish we had! My brother was initially disapproved for FERS disability. After researching and phone interviews with four law firms, I chose Mr. McGill for two reasons. The reviews and the c...ost of his services. Mr. McGill appealed his case, it was denied. He took it a step further and filed a Merit Systems Protection Board appeal. He provided all the necessary documentation, worked diligently during the appeal and his case was approved before going to the formal appeal. I firmly believe had it not been for Mr. McGill acting as his agent, he would have been disapproved at the MSPB level. Hire Mr. McGill, he knows the laws and the wording OPM requires for approval. Mr. McGill is not like most lawyers, once they have your money, communication comes to a standstill. Mr. McGill responded to every phone call or email I sent on the same day, kept us informed at every step of the process, great customer service.

Posted by Louis | October 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Highly recommended

Mr. McGill is tenacious and thorough. He is well versed in disability retirement.

Posted by Joe | October 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Outstanding Service

After 30+ years of federal service I applied for Federal Disability Benefits on my own and unfortunately I was denied. I hired Mr. McGill to represent me during my appeal which was then approved within days. His knowledge and understanding of both the law and the Federal Disability Procedures will ea...se your stress when going through this unfamiliar process. He was strongly committed to helping me with my case and his accessibility is unbelievable. I could not more strongly recommend this attorney. I only wish I had started my federal disability application process with his representation from the beginning.

Posted by Tara | September 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

My Saving Grace

I filed for disability and was denied twice then I looked online and found Mr Mcgill based on his reviews. At first I was skeptical but I called and amazingly he answered my call personally. That was a shock in itself but I was glad. He worked tirelessly on my case as if it was personal and not tre...at me as just another client. He was always in contact with me keeping me abreast of the status of my case. It fault hard for me and got me a hearing. After over 2 years of him getting hired and 4 years of me applying for disability he won my case. I am very grateful as these years have been very difficult for me and my family. I will refer him to anyone who need an attorney in his field. Thank you Mr McGill for all you do to fight for us.

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Honors

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1988 - Present

Senior Attorney, Robert R. McGill, P.C.

Associations

Bar Association of Montgomery County

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Stephenson v. OPM

After oral arguments, the Court sided with the Appellant and his attorney, Robert R. McGill, Esquire. OPM is now required to recalculate and reinstate full FERS Disability Retirement benefits after an Offset is terminated.

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Education

1988

Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

Catholic University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

Information for Federal and Postal employees

Federal Disability Retirement under FERS

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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