$ 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 25 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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Posted by Elaina | July 23, 2015 | Landlord & Tenant
Honest and down to earth
We had the pleasure of having Ms. McGill represent our family. We were new to Georgia and had found a home to rent thinking that we made the right choice for our family in choosing and going with this particular rental company. What a major mistake that was, but thankfully Ms. McGill with her honest,...
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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