Merline & Meacham, P.A.

Merline & Meacham, P.A. is a Law Firm in Greenville, SC. The firm specializes in tax law, estate planning, probate, and business law, serving clients throughout SC from offices in Greenville and Columbia. It holds a rating of 3.00 based on 2 reviews. Founded in Greenville in 1970 by Dave Merline, the firm has grown to more than a dozen attorneys. All attorneys in the Upstate and Midlands offices hold Master of Laws degrees in Taxation. Many are certified by the Supreme Court of SC as specialists in Taxation Law, Estate Planning, and Probate Law. Many attorneys are recognized as Fellows of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. The firm is recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms by U.S. News, Best Lawyers®. The practice covers business formation, mergers and acquisitions, charitable planning, and wealth preservation. In business formation, the firm advises on entities such as LLCs, corporations, partnerships, and statutory close corporations under SC law. Mergers and acquisitions counsel includes transaction planning, due diligence, and post-closing integration. Tax services address income tax planning, IRS audits, and compliance with Internal Revenue Code provisions. Estate planning involves wills, trusts, and asset protection strategies. Charitable planning structures gifts through trusts or foundations. Estate and trust administration includes coordinating valuations, overseeing distributions, and preparing federal estate and gift tax returns. The firm has earned AV Preeminent ratings and multiple Lawyer of the Year honors. Robert E. August was named to the 2025 SC Super Lawyers list for Mergers and Acquisitions. The firm’s Mergers and Acquisitions practice is ranked Tier 1 in Greenville by Best Law Firms. Merline & Meacham, P.A. combines decades of experience in tax and estate law to serve business owners and families in Greenville and Columbia.

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