Overview
Merline & Meacham, P.A. was founded in 1970. The firm specializes in the practice areas specified below. David A. Merline, Jr., Keith G. Meacham, Robert E. August, Douglas B. O'Neal, and W. Verne McGough, Jr. are each Certified Specialists both in Taxation Law, and Estate Planning and Probate Law by The Supreme Court of South Carolina. In addition, David A. Merline, Jr., Keith G. Meacham, Robert E. August, and Douglas B. O'Neal are also Fellows in The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. All attorneys in the firm actively participate in a variety of professional, community and civic activities.
Rankings
Regional
Columbia-SC
Tier
1
Columbia-SC
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses LawTier
1
Columbia-SC
Litigation - Trusts and EstatesTier
1
Columbia-SC
Tax LawTier
2
Columbia-SC
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)Tier
2
Columbia-SC
Trusts and EstatesGreenville
Tier
1
Greenville
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)Rankings
Regional
Columbia-SC
Tier
1
Columbia-SC
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses LawTier
1
Columbia-SC
Litigation - Trusts and EstatesTier
1
Columbia-SC
Tax LawTier
2
Columbia-SC
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)Tier
2
Columbia-SC
Trusts and EstatesGreenville
Tier
1
Greenville
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)Tier
1
Greenville
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses LawTier
1
Greenville
Corporate LawTier
1
Greenville
Employee Benefits (ERISA) LawTier
1
Greenville
Litigation - ERISATier
1
Greenville
Litigation - Trusts and EstatesTier
1
Greenville
Litigation and Controversy - TaxTier
1
Greenville
Mergers and Acquisitions LawTier
1
Greenville
Nonprofit / Charities LawTier
1
Greenville
Tax LawTier
1
Greenville
Trusts and EstatesPractice Areas
Merline & Meacham PA has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 11 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
- Corporate Law
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- Litigation - ERISA
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- Litigation and Controversy - Tax
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Tax Law
- Trusts and Estates
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
Merline & Meacham PA proudly has 8 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
Offices & Contacts
Greenville, SC
812 East North Street
Greenville, SC 29601
United States
Cayce, SC
190 Knoxx Abbott Drive, Suite 3B
Cayce, SC 29033
United States