Margrett Ann Skinner

Margrett Ann Skinner

4.6
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 38 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Bowdon, GA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

P.O. Box 264., Bowdon, GA

About Margrett

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Divorce and Separation 100%

Semi-retired still accepting uncontested divorce cases, adoptions, legitimations, wills and deeds. Reasonable fees as no longer have overhead expenses.

40 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 38 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1987

Active Member in Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2014

Location

Margrett A. Skinner

P.O. Box 264., Bowdon, GA, 30108

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Margrett Ann Skinner's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Compassion

Posted by anonymous | March 19, 2015 | Child Support

Do you need a great attorney? She is one of the best!

Margrett has been my attorney since 1994. She has done work for me numerous times over the years. She is knowledgeable about the law and has a passion to help people. She did my husband's child-support amendment as well as my own divorce years later. She has also done other work for me and I have fo...und her to be fair and seeking of justice for her clients. She excels in trying to resolve cases with the best outcome for her clients.

Posted by Christiane | October 08, 2012 | Child Custody

Great Attorney! Would RECOMMEND!

I hired Ms. Skinner 6 months ago and was very impressed with both her professionalism and ability to understand her client's needs. I had a unique child custody situation and Ms. Skinner walked me through the whole process and helped me keep my kids. I always knew the status of my case and she was ...always available to answer any questions I may have had. She fought for my rights and cares about her clients. Its hard to find attorneys out there who still love what they do, and I can tell you Ms. Skinner still has her passion.

Posted by Beth | October 01, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

Great attorney who cares!!

I hired ms skinner about a year ago to help me with my divorce and to help me get custody of my two children. She worked with me on payments as I was not able to pay the full amount up front. She did great with my case. I was always able to get ahold of her and I could tell she really cared about me ...and my children. I'm so happy I hired ms skinner and I am so thankful to have my children.

Posted by anonymous | July 29, 2010 | Divorce & Separation

Great Lawyer

I needed help with my divorce case because my previous attorney was horrible. Margrett Skinner SAVED ME! She worked with my case diligenlty and she fixed EVERYTHING. She had a great personality. She is a no nonsense type of lawyer and was straight to the point, telling me exactly what i needed to do,... when i needed to do it, and how it needed to be done. She worked closely with me making sure everything was done correctly and in a way that I was satisfied with. She not only cared about what was best for me, but what was best for my children as well. She cared about the outcome of the case and how it would affect my kids. I thought she was a great attorney and would highly recommend her.

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Margrett Ann Skinner's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mary Hutcherson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She zealously represents her clients, is a veteran in the legal field and is greatly compassionate about what her clients go through. She is a straight shooter and it is an honor to practice in the same community."

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Laura Thompson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with her for 3-4 years. She is a wonderful person and attorney!"

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Veronica McClendon

Family lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Margrett is a veteran family law attorney and demonstrates true for her clients."

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Jennifer Moore

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Margrett Skinner was a professional and easy to work with. She is also very knowledgeable concerning this area of the law, and has been helpful to me when I have questions."

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Kevin Hicks

Family lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Margarett is an extremely knowledgeable attorney."

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Anthony Knowles

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Mary Hutcherson

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2014.

Public Reprimand issued in GA, 2014

updated on 03/03/2015

This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Margrett’s comment:

“Incident happened in 2010 when both of my parents had cancer and I had colon surgery - dispute with client that blackballed me on web and I retaliated and mentioned her full name. The client after”

Honors

2012

Outstanding Public Service Award, Georgia Legal Services

2011

Outstanding Public Service Award, Georgia Legal Services

2010

Outstanding Public Service Award, Georgia Legal Services

2009

Outstanding Public Service Award, Georgia Legal Services

2008

Outstanding Public Service Award, Georgia Legal Services

Work Experience

1987 - Present

Attorney, Margrett A. Skinner

1986 - 1987

Clerk, Stokes Lazarus & Carmichael, LLP

1969 - 1983

Clerk, Jenner & Block

Associations

1987 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Admitted to Practice

Sample of Legal Cases

Bell vs.City of Forsyth, 258 Ga. App. 331 (2002)

This case changed statute of limitations on when a person can sue.

Sheppard vs. McCraney, et al., 730 S.E. 2nd 721 (2012)

The trial judge had said that the paternal grandparent did not have rights to visit the grandchild when the maternal grandparents had guardianship. The Appellate Court said he did have rights.

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Education

1986

Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

DePaul University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

Activity

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