Paquita Gunter

Paquita L. Gunter serves as the Office Manager for Denmark Ashby Matricardi LLC, where she provides executive leadership over the Firm’s day-to-day operations, finance, human resources, accounting, billing, payroll, technology, and administrative functions. Working closely with the Firm’s Managing Partner, she oversees the operational infrastructure that supports the delivery of legal services while advancing the Firm’s strategic goals and long-term growth.

With more than 15 years of experience in legal administration, business operations, financial management, and client service, Ms. Gunter has built a career centered on operational excellence, organizational leadership, and continuous improvement. Her leadership extends across every aspect of the Firm’s administration, including budgeting, financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, payroll administration, employee benefits, insurance administration, vendor management, technology implementation, policy development, compliance, and strategic planning. Her ability to integrate business operations with the practice of law enables the Firm to operate efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of client service.

Before joining Denmark Ashby Matricardi LLC, Ms. Gunter held leadership positions in banking, business development, and legal administration. Her professional background includes branch banking management, developing business relationships with Fortune 500 companies, directing business development initiatives, and supporting complex litigation for nationally recognized law firms. This diverse experience has provided her with a strong foundation in financial management, operational strategy, organizational leadership, and client relations, all of which continue to strengthen the Firm’s operational excellence.

Ms. Gunter works closely with the Firm’s partners, attorneys, and support staff to oversee budgeting, financial reporting, billing and collections, human resources, payroll, employee benefits, compliance, vendor management, technology initiatives, and operational planning. She also leads proposal development, client onboarding, procurement responses, and strategic business initiatives that support the Firm’s continued growth and commitment to exceptional client service. Through her collaborative leadership style and focus on operational excellence, Ms. Gunter helps ensure that every aspect of the Firm’s operations supports the delivery of high-quality legal services to municipalities, public entities, school districts, authorities, and organizations throughout Georgia.

Ms. Gunter believes exceptional legal service begins with exceptional operations. Her commitment to efficiency, accountability, and continuous improvement ensures the Firm’s attorneys and professional staff have the support necessary to deliver outstanding client service.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Board Member and Treasurer, Rebecca Denmark Foundation

EDUCATION
Texas Southern University
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)

Kaplan University
Bachelor of Arts, Paralegal Studies (Corporate Law Concentration)