$ 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
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State: New York
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4901 Olde Towne Pkwy, Suite 100, Marietta, GA, 30068
30 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | August 31, 2022 | Debt Collection
Consumer Collection / Fraud Debt Collection
I contacted Attorney McGill regarding a debt collection call I received. Attorney McGill took my call and provided me valuable information in order to protect myself as a consumer. If anyone I know need legal advise and/or representation in area of Consumer law, Landlord or tenant, Employment and l...
Posted by anonymous | July 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Very helpful throughout the process
Attorney McGill was very helpful throughout the process. I was new to Georgia's eviction process and Attorney McGill took the time to answer all of my questions and explained the process in detail.
Posted by Vivette | May 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Great service.
Paula McGill handled our case in a timely fashion. Upon consultation she was quite attentive and took her time to go through our documents. We had no idea our tenant would vacate within the time given by our Condo Association but Paula was confident that she could make it possible. Our tenant vacate...
Thank you for appreciating the client and legal services I provided. I'm glad the tenant vacated without further problems. Please call me if you or someone you know needs legal services in the future.
Posted by Christine | February 19, 2019 | Landlord & Tenant
Excellent service
I intended on utilizing Paula’s services for my dispossessery case but was unable to afford her service fee after being hit with an emergency expense. Paula still gave me more than enough information I needed to successfully get my case dismissed. Today I had my ordered court appearance and successfu...
Posted by Charlie | May 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
When in doubt, ask Paula McGill.
I am a small landlord. Recently I was involved in a security deposit case with a tenant. The Magistrate judge was not familiar with the state law on rental deposit. During the hearing, he was influenced and coached by the tenant lawyer and ruled in favor to the tenant. I was penalized to pay 3X depos...
"I gladly endorse this lawyer. Her clients like her, lawyers respect her, she has years of solid experience, and her several thousand answers to questions that have been published at Avvo should make it clear that she knows the law and likes to make sure her clients know and understand it too. I highly recommend her."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have reviewed Attorney Mcgill's profile, answers, experience, and work history and I am impressed with her dedication to her clients and her work. She has broad experience in various areas of law, and this is very good for her clients because she brings a breadth and wealth of knowledge to bear on her legal work for those she helps."
"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