August 27, 2020
Merline & Meacham, P.A. Attorneys Recognized as 2020 Legal Elite
| Merline & Meacham, P.A. Attorneys Recognized as 2020 Legal Elite Greenville Business Magazine, Columbia Business Monthly and Charleston Business Magazine have honored attorneys from around the state by publishing their Legal Elite section. This section highlights the top vote-getters in the Upstate, Midlands and Lowcountry in 26 categories, solely voted on by area attorneys. We are pleased to announce that David Merline, Jr. was the top vote-getter in the Upstate for Tax & Estate Law. Other attorneys recognized by their peers in Tax & Estate Law from our firm were Douglas O’Neal, Marie Monroe, Andrew Merline, Keith Meacham, Phillip Martin, Robert August, Verne McGough in the Midlands area and J. Aaron Nelson in the Lowcountry. In addition, Robert August, Andrew Merline, David Merline, Jr., Marie Monroe and Douglas O’Neal were recognized in the Upstate in the areas of Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions and Verne McGough was recognized in the Midlands in Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions. Congratulations to all! |
August 20, 2020
Merline & Meacham, P.A. receives multiple awards by Best Lawyers® for 2021
Merline & Meacham, P.A. is pleased to announce our inclusion in the 2021 U.S. News – Best Lawyers ® rankings.
The following were selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© for 2021: Robert E. August in the fields of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Business Law, Corporate Law, Litigation and Controversy – Tax, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Tax Law, and Trusts and Estates; Verne McGough Jr. selected in the fields of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates; Keith G. Meacham in Business Organizations (including LLCs and partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Business Law, Litigation – Trusts and Estates, Litigation and Controversy – Tax, Nonprofit/Charities Law, Tax Law, and Trusts and Estates; David A. Merline Jr. in the fields of Corporate Law, Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Litigation – ERISA, Litigation – Trusts and Estates, Litigation and Controversy – Tax, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Nonprofit/Charities Law, Tax Law, and Trusts and Estates; Marie Monroe in the fields of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Business Law, Employee Benefit (ERISA) Law, Nonprofit/Charities Law, Trusts and Estates; and Douglas B. O’Neal in Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Business Law, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Tax Law, and Trusts and Estates.
In addition, David A. Merline Jr. was named the Best Lawyers ® 2021 Corporate Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Greenville, S.C while Keith Meacham received the Best Lawyers® 2021 Litigation and Controversy – Tax “Lawyer of the Year” award. Robert August was also recognized by Best Lawyers® as the 2021 Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) “Lawyer of the Year” award winner. Finally, Andrew Merline received a 2021 Best Lawyers®: One to Watch recognition for Trusts and Estates.
“We are thrilled to have members of our team recognized by Best Lawyers®. Receiving this honor is a special distinction that signals a unique combination of excellence and breadth of expertise,” says David A. Merline Jr. “We look forward to continuing to provide the highest quality legal work for the upstate for many years to come.”
August 17, 2020
David Merline, Jr. ranked in Chambers HNW 2020
Merline & Meacham is proud to announce that David A. Merline, Jr. is Ranked in Chambers HNW 2020. Every year Chambers & Partners conducts in-depth interviews with clients in order to assess the reputations and expertise of business lawyers worldwide who are rated as Top Professional Advisers to High Net Worth Individuals. https://chambers.com/
August 4, 2020
David A. Merline, Jr. co-authors Fifth Edition book
We are pleased to announce that David A. Merline Jr., along with fellow co-authors Scott Y. Barnes, Professor James R. Burkhard, and Suzanne H. Clawson, published the South Carolina Limited Liability Companies, Fifth Edition ©2020! The South Carolina Limited Liability Companies, Fifth Edition, takes a hands-on, how-to approach to forming and operating LLCs. The book provides practical insights on choosing, forming, and operating limited liability entities, valuable analysis of tax and securities issues, and most importantly, practical, easy-to-follow instructions and sample forms for preparing South Carolina LLC operating agreements.
July 13, 2020
Best Wishes for Future Success
Merline & Meacham would like to congratulate legal assistant Laura Bloodworth on her plans to attend the Georgia State University College of Law this fall. Laura intends to focus on Intellectual Property Law, working with patents, trademarks, and copyright law. She is leaving after nearly two years with the firm. We wish her the best in her future endeavors.
June 17, 2020
Merline & Meacham welcomes Abby Klass
Merline & Meacham would like to welcome Abby Klass as a legal assistant to our firm. Abby, a Greenville native, is a recent graduate of the Journalism and Mass Communication major from Bob Jones University. In her free time she loves to swim, lifeguard and teach swim lessons in the Greenville community. Abby also enjoys reading and staying involved in local Greenville politics.
March 31, 2020
We are here for you
As a third-generation, family-owned firm, the health and well being of our employees, clients, and the community has always remained our highest priority. During this unprecedented time surrounding COVID-19, we simply wanted to acknowledge that we are all in this together, and we look forward to brighter days ahead. Please let us know if there is anything you need – we are here for you.
February 19, 2020
Marie Monroe named to Greenville Human Society’s Board of Directors
Merline & Meacham, P.A. is pleased to announce that attorney Marie Monroe was recently named to the Greenville Humane Society’s board of directors.
Marie provides Merline & Meacham, PA. with expertise in estate planning and non-profit law, among other areas of practice. She has been involved with both The Community Foundation of Greenville and the Meals on Wheels Endowment. Marie and her family rescued their dog, Snerdley, in 2011.
February 17, 2020
Merline & Meacham, P.A. has been selected in Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” for 2020
Merline & Meacham, P.A. is pleased to announce that the firm has been selected in Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” for 2020 earning a Tier 1 ranking for Greenville, South Carolina in the following areas of practice: Business Organizations, Closely Held Companies and Family Business Law, Corporate Law, Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Litigation – Tax, Litigation – Trusts & Estates, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Non-Profit/Charities Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates Law. The U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on an extensive evaluation process that includes the collection of not only client and lawyer evaluations, but also peer reviews from leading attorneys in the field.