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.
Founded:
1970
Size:
12
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Practice Areas:
10
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
8

Rankings

Regional

Columbia-SC

Tier
1
Columbia-SC
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
Tier
1
Columbia-SC
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Tier
1
Columbia-SC
Tax Law
Tier
2
Columbia-SC
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Tier
2
Columbia-SC
Trusts and Estates

Greenville

Tier
1
Greenville
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)

Rankings

Regional

Columbia-SC

Tier
1
Columbia-SC
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
Tier
1
Columbia-SC
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Tier
1
Columbia-SC
Tax Law
Tier
2
Columbia-SC
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Tier
2
Columbia-SC
Trusts and Estates

Greenville

Tier
1
Greenville
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Tier
1
Greenville
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
Tier
1
Greenville
Corporate Law
Tier
1
Greenville
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Tier
1
Greenville
Litigation - ERISA
Tier
1
Greenville
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Tier
1
Greenville
Litigation and Controversy - Tax
Tier
1
Greenville
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Tier
1
Greenville
Nonprofit / Charities Law
Tier
1
Greenville
Tax Law
Tier
1
Greenville
Trusts and Estates

Practice 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.
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Offices & Contacts

Greenville, SC
Cayce, SC
190 Knoxx Abbott Drive, Suite 3B
Cayce, SC 29033
United States
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