$ 200-500 per hour
Paula Jeanette McGill
also known as Paula J. McGill
About Paula
Biography
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 .
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Landlord or Tenant
60%
32 years | 1,200 cases
Business
10%
31 years | 120 cases
Employment and Labor
10%
31 years | 100 cases
Contracts and Agreements
5%
31 years | 70 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Georgia for 24 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 31 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 26 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 27 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
The McGill Law Firm, LLC
4901 Olde Towne Pkwy, Suite 100, Marietta, GA, 30068
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Paula Jeanette McGill's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | September 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Unresponsive
We began the process of a lawsuit with Paula against our previous landlord, and she was attentive at first. But now that we've reached the time to actually pay a retainer and start the lawsuit in court, she has been completely MIA. We've been calling and emailing her for weeks trying to get the ball ...
Paula McGill
Replied last September 19, 2024You never hired me, but talked to me about doing so. So, your toggle about hiring me is false. I cannot send contracts to everyone who wants to employ me. I'm a small firm with one lawyer. I also understand that there are very few tenant lawyers in the Atlanta area, and it can be frustrating trying to seek help. That is function of the low pay tenant receive and the time it takes to prepare the case. Landlord lawyers make up the low pay by representing landlords with large eviction numbers. In any event, I don't send contracts to POTENTIAL CLIENTS, like yourself, unless I can start on their case in a reasonable time. That makes it fair to my current clients and the new ones coming in.
Posted by Clarence | May 10, 2024 | Landlord & Tenant
Renegger Paula McGill
Please read between the lines of the title and that's what this Attorney McGill is! When my wife and I spoke with her a few months ago about representing us in our case against RENU Property Management, Inc., Ms. McGill stated that she would once we received the court date. We received the court dat...
Paula McGill
Replied last December 26, 2024Yes, you were eager to hire me. However, I cannot take all people who want to retain me. If you do not produce the requested documents, receive a contract, sign the contract, and pay a retainer in full, you have not hired me to represent you. It is sad that there aren't more attorneys who want to represent tenants. However, I cannot take the burden of a large metropolitan area, especially when there are only about 7 lawyers who represent tenants as a significant part of their practice. Even with legal aid, often in a hearing of about 40 tenants, only one or two have lawyers. I wish I could represent those other 38, but it's only me at my Firm. Starting in 2025, my practice time representing tenants will further decline as my initial retainer for Magistrate Court will go up to $3,000 based on a $350-$500 hourly rate. The last three of four commenters have pushed me to stop even talking to potential clients like you under an initial consultation meeting or representation.
Posted by anonymous | October 22, 2022
Terrible! She is definitely a fraud and stole my money!!
What a waste! Her demeanor is as ugly as her work. She pretends to be interested however, her only interest is collecting fees.
Posted by Lewis | October 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
She's a fraud
how do you knowingly take me a my pregnant woman's money after being illegally evicted and you disappear? She is a fraud she took our money never filed any paper had avoided our calls and emails to hell with you scam artist!
Posted by anonymous | March 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
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...
Paula McGill
Replied last March 16, 2019A 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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Experience
Work Experience
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
Sample of Legal Cases
Peamon v. A and R Development Corporation
The Court Dismissed Peamon's Appeal
Education
1994
University of Pennsylvania
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
Kennesaw State University
MBA
1988
Emory University School of Business
BBA
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Do I have to have a reason to evict a tenant ?
16 Oct 2025
Q&A
Will landlord be required to replace or repair existing leaking bathtub or can he just say too bad, use the shower?
04 Sep 2025
Q&A
The AC unit need to replacement but, landlord disagree to pay for it.
30 Jun 2025