Marie Monroe

Marie Monroe

Marie provides the firm with expertise in Estate Planning, Estate Administration, and Non Profit Law.

In addition to her service to Merline & Meacham, Marie is active in the Greenville community, serving on the Board of Directors of the Greenville Humane Society.

Marie and her husband, Jeff Dunlaevy, have two children. When not busy with the firm or her civic activities, Marie enjoys gardening and reading.

New York University, (LL.M) Taxation (2001)

University of South Carolina School of Law, (J.D.) Cum Laude (2000)

Member of the Order of Wig & Robe
Research Editor of the ABA Real Property, Probate and Trust Journal

Bowdoin College, (B.A.) English, Cum Laude (1996)

AV Preeminent® rated by Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™

American Bar Association

South Carolina Bar

Probate, Estate Planning and Trust Section
Tax Law Section (Past Chairperson)

Greenville County Bar Association

Greenville Estate Planning Council

Greenville County Estate Planning Study Group

Board of Directors, Greenville Humane Society, (2020-Present)

Board of Directors, Meals on Wheels Endowment, (2014-2021)

Board of Directors, Community Foundation of Greenville, (2014-2019)

Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© for 2024 in the fields of

Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (Lawyer of the Year 2019 in Greenville, South Carolina).
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (Lawyer of the Year 2018 in Greenville, South Carolina).
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (Lawyer of the Year 2015 and 2024 in Greenville, South Carolina).
Non-Profit/Charities Law (Lawyer of the Year 2023 in Greenville, South Carolina).
Tax Law.
Trusts and Estates.

Greenville Business Magazine Legal Elite Award Recipient (2020-Present)

Named a Rising Star in South Carolina Super Lawyers (2012 – 2013)