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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$0 first 30 minutes


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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 1 - 5 of 31 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by Patrick | December 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney

5-Star Exceptional Federal Government Disability Attorney

I researched Mr. Robert McGill for over 2 years before I hired him. This gentleman saved my life, thank you again for all your hard work to ensure my success. If I had do this all over again I would NOT change a thing! Very down to earth and answers ALL his phone calls and emails either the same day... or the next day. Brilliant, extremely intelligent, he has over 30 years of providing his clients with the great customer service/care and professionalism. He explains everything detail, either on the phone or in correspondence. BOTTOM LINE: I highly recommend this awesome lawyer. Mr McGill is FLAWLESS, almost perfect in every way. Please folks don't look any further for your lawyer needs he will 100% fulfill them and I sincerely promise you my friends with all my heart and soul. God's Speed & Grace, Very Respectfully, Patrick Bredeck Sergeant First Class United States Active Army (Retired)

Posted by Alexander | October 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Mr. McGill is the top expert in the field of Federal Disability Retirement Law under FERS.

Mr. McGill, by all accounts, is the top expert in the field of Federal Disability Retirement Law under FERS. His fee covers all 3 Stages of the process, from start to finish, wherever it goes. From the outset, he explains that OPM doesn’t automatically approve a case, no matter how strong the medic...al evidence, and therefore, he charges a fee which will cover all of the stages, as he says, because he “never abandons his clients, but sees the process all the way through.” That is what happened in my case, and we had to go all the way to the MSPB, where he was able to persuade the OPM representative at the 3rd Stage that they did not have a chance before the Administrative Judge at the MSPB, and had them reverse the Reconsideration denial and grant me the Disability Retirement. He is true to his word – he never abandoned me, and fought at every stage of the process. That is why he is considered the top expert in the field of Federal Disability Retirement Law under FERS.

Posted by Jason | September 29, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Phenomenal!!!

Mr. McGill is an outstanding lawyer and was an absolute pleasure to work with. From the outset, he put me at ease. I am in federal law enforcement and was unable to continue working just shy of the required 20 years required to lock in my law enforcement pension for various mental health conditions.... I thought I was screwed, but he reassured me I had a winnable case. I was considering applying on my own, and I now know that would have been a mistake. He advised me to list a condition that I didn't even think would qualify me for disability, and that was the condition for which I was ultimately approved! When I mentioned I was in financial straits after racking up legal and medical bills due to divorce and my health condition, he took the initiative to contact OPM and attempt to expedite my application. I was approved within less than 3 months of my application hitting OPM. He is worth every cent.

Posted by Nancy | August 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Highly recommend!

I researched attorneys for my federal disability retirement application thoroughly and interviewed several. It was difficult for me to entrust a virtual stranger with the task of representing me when the outcome would have life long ramifications. Even more so because these were not in person intervi...ews as there were no attorneys specializing in this area who were local to me. Bottomline, you can trust that Attorney Robert Mcgill will do everything that he says he will do and more. As the application came together and was submitted, I realized that this truly is someone who understands the FERS disability process and knows exactly what information is needed and how to present that information to receive an approval. He is who he says he is; he is an expert in this area. He quickly responds to emails and calls and hones in on the issues wasting no time. I am so thankful that I came across Robert Mcgill on the internet. I’m grateful for his patience and perhaps most importantly the pride he takes in his work and in getting the job done and winning the case. Believe him. You can trust him. He understands FERS disability retirement and this aspect of OPM and federal agencies inside and out. I truly believe if Robert Mcgill cannot get an approval done and, possibly in record time, then perhaps no one can because he’s mastered this process. Thank you Robert. I will be referring anyone I encounter who needs help with FERS disability retirement to you (and already have)!

Posted by Richard | April 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

OUTSTANDING Service and Invaluable Peace of Mind

When I became seriously injured while working for the United States Post Office, I was told by my Orthopedic Surgeon that I was 100% disabled. I was already in the process of applying for Workers Compensation (without an attorney). That was a never-ending nightmare of filling out forms, gathering med...ical records, asking doctors to write letters, making phone calls, uploading documents, being denied, requesting appeals, being denied… It was very time-consuming and beyond stressful. My injury occurred before my official retirement date and I learned that Federal employees who become disabled have an option to retire early; Federal Employee Disability Retirement. This was something I was uneducated about, so I went online to learn what it consisted of and what steps I needed to take. I discovered a treasure-trove of well-written and extremely informative articles on the subject written by Mr. Robert R. McGill. https://federaldisabilitylawyer.com/federal-disability-retirement-articles/ After reading them, I felt confident that Mr. McGill should handle my case. Though I do not live in the same state he practices in, because he is a Federal Attorney, this was not an issue. Thank goodness. Our phone consultation cemented my decision to hire Mr. McGill specifically. He is personable, attentive, and an extremely knowledgeable professional who asked good questions, answered all of my questions, and left me feeling certain that he would work hard for me. And that’s exactly what he did. He took on all the responsibilities I would have had to, such as filling out and submitting forms, obtaining medical information and statements from doctors, and attended to numerous other details that would have had me confused and overwhelmed -- and he kept me apprised throughout the entire process. There were times I received requests for information from an agency and asked Mr. McGill what I was to do, only to learn that he’d already handled it! There is no way to describe the peace-of-mind hiring him gave me. I’ve dealt with attorneys in other matters who were robotic, had assistants doing most of their work, communications, and the answering of questions. They handled cases in a cookie-cutter manner; going through the motions and rarely speaking directly to the client. Mr. McGill treated me like a person, not a “case”, answering all of my questions personally and patiently. He answers all email and phone messages personally and promptly, and is always courteous, never dismissive. I was continually amazed at how much attention to detail he gave, at his thoroughness, his excellent communication, and how freeing it’s been not to have to do all the paperwork, and make all the phone calls, and attend to all the other aspects of filing for Federal Employee Disability Retirement. I have never regretted hiring Mr. McGill. His friendly, easy-going manner helped me to relax. His experience and vast knowledge made me feel assured that I had the right man for the job. He never promised I would receive an acceptance to my application for Federal Employee Disability Retirement and even prepared me for the likelihood that it would be denied, at least once, as a matter of course. However, it was approved first time out, I am now officially on Federal Employee Disability Retirement, and Mr. McGill is still making himself available to me for any questions or concerns. My confidence in him is unmeasurable. If you are considering Federal Employee Disability Retirement, don’t stress yourself out any further. Give Mr. McGill a call. 1-800-990-7932 He won’t charge you for his time and he will explain what to expect and will answer all of your questions. His manner, and his outstanding service, will put you at ease, enabling you to attend to your medical condition while he helps you retire smoothly. I'm sure, like me, you will find him to provide outstanding service and invaluable peace of mind.

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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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