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About The Firm

Merline & Meacham, P.A. was founded in 1970 in Greenville, South Carolina. The firm’s practice concentrates on tax, estate planning, trusts and estates, corporate and business transactional law.  

Best Lawyers® has selected the firm for inclusion in the 2024 “Best Law Firms” rankings.

Trusted Legal Guidance Since 1970

Our Foundation

Trusted Legal Guidance Since 1970

At Merline & Meacham, P.A., our foundation is rooted in deep legal expertise, academic excellence, and a longstanding reputation for delivering trusted legal counsel. For over 50 years, our firm has been a leader in tax, estate planning, and corporate law, serving individuals, families, and businesses with diligence and distinction across South Carolina.

Our Midlands office in Cayce, South Carolina was also honored with a Metropolitan Tier 1 ranking for Tax Law, reinforcing our statewide reputation for excellence and reliability.

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Experience

All of the attorneys at Merline & Meacham have earned a Master of Laws degree in Taxation, and our team has over a century of combined experience.

Knowledge

The firm’s attorneys have authored numerous articles and other works in their areas of expertise. They frequently speak at conferences and seminars for the general public and for other professionals, including attorneys, certified public accountants and investment advisors.

Reputation

In Upstate Greenville, South Carolina the firm earned a Tier 1 ranking in Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” for 2024 for Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Law, Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Litigation – Tax, Litigation – Trusts & Estates, Mergers & Acquisitions Law, Nonprofit and Charities Law, Tax Law, and lastly Trusts & Estates Law. The firm’s Midlands office in Cayce, South Carolina was also awarded at the Metropolitan Tier 1 level for Tax Law.

Practice Areas

Our team of experienced attorneys is recognized as a leader in the areas of practice that will help solidify your business strategy or protect your personal assets now and in the future. Our areas of practice are as follows:

Business Entities

Charitable Planning

Estate and Gift Taxes

Employee Benefits/ERISA

Estate Planning

Income Tax Law

Mergers and Acquisitions

Non-Profit/Tax Exempt

Probate/Estate Administration

Tax Controversies

Wills and Trusts

Wealth Transfer