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Ms. McMillen’s law office emphasizes counseling and zealous representation of clients in difficult situations.
In appellate and post-judgment litigation, she has represented clients in criminal and civil appeals in both state of federal courts, including the Hawai'i state appellate courts and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, for more than 35 years.
In family law matter, she focuses on out-of-court settlement if there is a reasonable chance to achieve the right result through negotiations. If out-of-court settlement is impossible, however, due to a difficult spouse, ex-spouse or other parent, then will represent my client in litigation including the trial and appeal.
In alternative dispute resolution, she is a mediator specializing in the resolution of disputes throughout the State of Hawai’i. Legal counsel, their clients and other mediators consistently hold her in high regard for her knowledge of the law and subject matter of a case, as well as her ability to listen, keep everyone focused, and assist in building lasting agreements. As a mediator she is known for her skill in helping floundering parties articulate the problem and find solutions, her stamina during negotiations, her ability to provide reality-checks in difficult situations and her pursuit of settlement.
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Pauahi Tower, 1003 Bishop Street, Suite 2700, Honolulu, HI, 96813
P.O. Box 1512, Wailuku Maui, HI, 96793
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Posted by anonymous | March 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Divorce
A few years ago, I called Georgia, to represent me in a divorce. I have never been through a divorce or had an experience with a lawyer, and so I was very apprehensive. Yet, after talking with Georgia for the first time I felt at ease. She had many admirable skills, still it was her responsiveness ...
Posted by anonymous | November 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Very thorough and knowledgeable Lawyer
I had a very difficult legal issue and went to Ms. McMillen. I really appreciated how thorough she was and her depth of knowledge on solutions to my problem. She was kind and generous, willing to listen to me yet, She didn't give me false hope but was directly to the point which I appreciated very mu...
Posted by anonymous | July 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Effective Legal and Cost Effective Guidance
My case was unusual because I needed an attorney to help evaluate a family trust related case to bring to the prosecutor --not defend against prosecution. I selected Ms McMillen for her extensive background in both State and Federal cases where presenting a complaint before the appropriate jurisdict...
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2014
Mediation Apprentice of the Year, Mediation Center of the Pacific
1987
Human Rights Annual, Outstanding Editorial Contribution, New York Law School
1999 - Present
Managing Attorney, Law Office of Georgia K. McMillen, Honolulu & Wailuku
2014 - 2015
Per Diem Judge, Judiciary State Of Hawai`i
2010 - 2010
Adjunct Professor, University of Hawai`i, Maui College
2010 - 2012
Adjunct Professor, Hawai`i Pacific University
1998 - 1998
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Prosecuting Attorney's Office, Maui County
1993 - 1998
Managing Attorney, Law Office of Georgia K. McMillen, New York, NY
1991 - 1992
Litigation Associate, Ross & Hardies, New York, NY
1988 - 1991
Litigation Associate, Lowenstein Sandler, Roseland, NJ
1987 - 1988
Clerk, Appellate Division, Superior Court Of New Jersey
1986 - 1986
Intern, United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York
2023 - Present
United States District Court for the District of Hawai`i, Judicial ConferenceLawyer Delegate
2016 - Present
Dispute Prevention & Resolution, Honolulu, Hawai'iMediator, Arbitrator, Neutral
2015 - Present
Hawai`i State Supreme Court Appellate Mediation ProgramMediator
2015 - Present
Mediation Center of the Pacific ACCESS DPR, Honolulu, Hawai'iMediator
2014 - Present
Hawai`i State Bar FoundationFounding Fellow
2014 - Present
Hawai`i Pono`i FoundationBoard of Directors
2013 - Present
Ninth Circuit Appellate Lawyers' Mentoring ProgramMentor
2006 - Present
American Bar FoundationLife Fellow
2005 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1995 - Present
Hawai`i State Bar AssociationMember
Member
Member
2015 - 2017
Hawai`i State Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
2010 - 2013
Ninth Circuit Judicial ConferenceAppellate Lawyer Representative
2004 - 2014
Native Hawaiian Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
2004 - 2017
Native Hawaiian Bar AssociationMember
1987
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
MA - Masters
1978
B.A.
1975
Highschool graduate
N/A
2014
English
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