$ 200-500 per hour
also known as Paula J. McGill
I have 30 years in a variety of legal matters and The McGill Law Firm celebrated its 20 year anniversary October 1, 2022. I am still taking new clients, but on a limited basis. Right now, the cities and counties where I am accepting new cases include, Gwinnett, Cobb, Dekalb, Cherokee, Douglas, Savannah, and Augusta.
For the last 22 years, I have taken the experience obtained from my corporate law firm life and have used it to represent small business owners and individuals in a variety of matters from corporate formation, landlord tenant matters, HOA and Condo Association disputes, contract formation and disputes, shareholder disputes, business litigation, education, estate planning, family law matters, civil rights claims, general litigation, and employment cases.
I used to give 5-10 minute free phone consultations. However, I will no longer do that effective January 1, 2025. Also, because of caseload, I will no longer take flat fee or contingency tenant cases. I am proud of the services I provide my clients. However, just like in everyday life, I can't please all the people all the time. This is especially true when representing tenants. Therefore, I am limiting my tenant representation to those with monthly rent of $3,000/month or over.
My hourly rate as of January 1, 2025 is $350/hr to $500/hr. with retainers of at least $3,000 for Magistrate Court actions and $5,000 for State and Superior Court matters. For 2025, I will stop payment plans. Also, I have zero plans to practice in NY or DC anymore. So I resigned from those jurisdictions.
For more information about my background, please visit my blog .
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Acquired: 2001
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State: Maryland
Acquired: 1994
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State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2000
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State: New York
Acquired: 1998
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4901 Olde Towne Pkwy, Suite 100, Marietta, GA, 30068
30 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | March 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Credit Repair
Refund Requested- Poor Service
The overall result of Attorney McGill's services resulted in wrongful credit charges from landlord to be reflected on my credit history. For six months, this issue was left in limbo with little to no communication regarding updates or even legal counsel. I contacted McGill's offices too many times to...
A significant amount of what was posted is false. However, I try to explain the process as much as possible to clients and my policies. The Bars prevent attorneys from stating the specifics about their clients' cases and communications. As a result, attorneys are hamstrung when reviews like this are posted. However, below are the basics of my representation. Because 90% of my clients have never been through litigation, I have a blog that sets out the basics as much as possible. It lays out the policies of the Firm. mcgillaw.blogspot.com That blog link is also attached to my e-mails. Despite this information, this client, and apparently others, refused to read the postings. Also, when there are two clients (husband and wife), second hand information may not be relayed. That has happened before. Trying to ruin an attorney's reputation with a logically inconsistent review makes the client look bad. I didn't know that this was on the board because I still have received my normal volume of calls, emails and texts since it's been posted. I was updating my information when I saw it. So, obviously, many tenants, small landlords, and other potential clients have read this review and have chosen to ignore it. If you want a tenant attorney who has the experience to handle your matter, do the following: (1) go to my website - demandingjustice.com (2) talk to other attorneys; (3) ask attorneys outside of this specific practice area who they would want to represent them in a tenant action; (4) read my blog that highlights my policies and procedures; and (5) pick 3-4 firms to screen I am quite sure 9 times out of 10, I will be on your list of 3-4 to call. I give quality information and aggressively fight for my clients. I can send you public information of cases that worked out great for my clients. That is the type of information you look at when you look for an attorney, not a logically inconsistent review.
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"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Mcgill is an outstanding attorney, a strong and zealous advocate for her clients and a credit to the legal profession. I strongly endorse her."
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2002 - Present
Solo Practitioner, Paula J. McGill, Attorney at Law
2001 - 2002
Associate, Lord Bissell & Brook
1998 - 2001
Associate, Wallace King Marraro & Branson
1994 - 1998
Associate, Piper Marbury
The Court Dismissed Peamon's Appeal
1994
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
MBA
1988
BBA
English
Legal Answers
Do I have to have a reason to evict a tenant ?
16 Oct 2025
Will landlord be required to replace or repair existing leaking bathtub or can he just say too bad, use the shower?
04 Sep 2025
The AC unit need to replacement but, landlord disagree to pay for it.
30 Jun 2025