Friday, July 18, 2014

THE MCGILL LAW FIRM'S NEW GEORGIA RATES FOR LANDLORD TENANT MATTERS

Starting August 1, 2014, new rates for landlord-tenant matters go into effect as follows:
AS OF JANUARY 1, 2015, THESE RATES ARE NO LONGER APPLICABLE. CONTACT THE FIRM FOR UPDATED RATES.

Magistrate Court

  • Initial Consultations - $75 - $150/hr. (first meeting only)
  • Follow Up Consultations (pre-retainer) - $250/hr. 
  • Draft Dispossessory Complaint or Answer in Magistrate Court - Residential Lease - $100 (flat fee + filing fee)
  • Draft Dispossessory Complaint or Answer in Magistrate Court - Commercial Lease - $500 (flat fee + filing fee) 
  • Prepare Client for Hearing - Magistrate Court - $150/30 minutes
  • Appear in Court Each Time (hearing and/or mediation) for Residential on behalf of Tenant or Landlord - $330 flat fee 
  • Appear in Court Each Time (hearing and/or mediation) for Commercial - $600 flat fee
  • File Post Judgment Paperwork for Eviction - $330 flat fee
  • All other activities not specifically mentioned in this section $200/hr.
State or Superior Court
  • Draft appeal from Magistrate Court - $300/hr. 
  • Conduct discovery (if allowed) - $250/hr + expenses
  • Prepare Client for Hearing - $150/30 minutes
  • Appear in Court Each Time for Hearing - $250/hr. + expenses
  • File post judgment paperwork for eviction - $100/hr. + expenses
  • All other activities not specifically mentioned in this section - $200/hr.

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