• U.S. News
  • Lawyers »
  • Legal Topics
  • Legal Advice
  • Find a Lawyer
  • For Lawyers
  • FAQ
  • Lawyers
  • Legal Topics
  • Find a Lawyer
  • Find Legal Advice
  • For Lawyers
  • FAQ
  • Login

  • More from U.S. News
  • News & Opinion
    • BACK
    • News & Opinion
    • News
    • Opinion
    • Photos
    • Best Countries
    • Best States
    • The Report
  • Education
    • BACK
    • Education
    • Higher Education
      • Rankings
      • Colleges
      • Grad Schools
      • Online Programs
      • Global
      • Advice
    • High Schools
      • Rankings
      • Advice
  • Health
    • BACK
    • Health
    • Wellness
      • Best Diets
      • Food
      • Fitness
      • Family
      • Mind
      • Aging
      • Health Living
    • Healthcare
      • Doctors
      • Hospitals
    • Senior Care
  • Money
    • BACK
    • Money
    • Careers
      • Best Jobs
      • Applying
      • Interviewing
      • Salaries & Benefits
      • Work Culture
    • Investing
      • Rankings
      • Stocks
      • Mutual Funds
      • ETFs
      • Financial Advisors
      • 529s
      • Advice
    • Personal Finance
    • Real Estate
      • Places
      • Agents
      • Advice
    • Retirement
  • Travel
    • BACK
    • Travel
      • Vacations
      • Hotels
      • Cruises
      • Rewards
      • Advice
  • Cars
    • BACK
    • Cars
      • Rankings
      • New
      • Used
      • Financing
      • Advice
  • Real Estate
  • Contact
  • Employment
  • Advertising
  • Terms & Conditions / Privacy Policy
  • Home
  • Lawyers

David A. Merline, Jr.

Recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2011.
812 East North Street Greenville, South Carolina 29601
(864) 242-4080
 | 
dmerlinejr@merlineandmeacham.com
Firm: Merline & Meacham, PA
 |  Website
 
Edit Profile
  • Overview
  • Services
  • Awards
  • Affiliations
  • Languages
  • Education
  • Contact
  • Client Reviews & Commendations
  • More ▾
  • Overview
  • Services
  • Awards
  • Affiliations
  • Languages
  • Education
  • Contact
  • Client Reviews & Commendations
Edit Your Profile
To edit your Lawyer Directory information, please login to your
Best Lawyers® Admin Account.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact us at info@bestlawyers.com or 803.648.0300.
Overview
Firm

Merline & Meacham, PA


Years In Practice


Phone Number (864) 242-4080
Mr. Merline is a shareholder in the firm.  Mr. Merline has been with the firm since 1983.  He is a certified specialist in the fields of both Taxation Law, and Estate Plan­ning and Probate Law by The Supreme Court of South Caroli­na.  He is listed in the book The Best Lawyers in America in the following fields:   Business Organizations, Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Law, Employee Benefits Law, Litigation - ERISA, Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Mergers & Acquisitions Law, non-Profit/Charities Law, Tax Law, and Trusts and Estates Law.  Mr. Merline received his Bachelor of Arts Degree, magna cum laude, from Furman Univer­sity, his Juris Doctor Degree from the Univer­sity of South Carolina School of Law, and his Master of Laws in Taxation Degree from the Universi­ty of Miami School of Law.  He is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel.  He is a past Chairman of the South Carolina Estate Planning and Probate Law Specialization Advisory Board.  He is a past member of the Board of Directors of the University of South Carolina Law School Association.  He is a past President of the Greenville County Taxation, Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Law Section, and the Greenville Young Lawyers Association.  Mr. Merline is co-author of the books:  South Carolina Corporate Practice Manual, South Carolina Bar CLE Division (2d Ed. 2005) and South Carolina Limited Liability Companies & Limited Liability Partnerships, South Carolina Bar CLE Division (4th Ed. 2012). 

www.merlineandmeacham.com
What legal services does this lawyer offer?
Audits
Business and Succession Planning
Business Organizations (Including LLCs and Partnerships)
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
Corporate Law
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs)
Exempt Organizations
Gift Planning
Insurance Coverage and Defense
Investments: Management and Disputes
Litigation - ERISA
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Litigation and Controversy - Tax
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Non-Profit / Charities Law
Pension, Health, and Welfare
Qualified Plans
Startups and Emerging Businesses
Succession Planning
Tax Disputes
Tax Law
Trusts and Estates
Wealth Management
Wills & Living Wills
Awards
Lawyer of the Year recognition for David A. Merline, Jr.
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Greenville (2024)
Tax Law, Greenville (2024)
Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Greenville (2023)
Litigation - ERISA, Greenville (2022)
Corporate Law, Greenville (2021)
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Greenville (2020)
Litigation - ERISA, Greenville (2019)
Trusts and Estates, Greenville (2018)
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Greenville (2017)
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Greenville (2016)
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Greenville (2014)
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Greenville (2013)
Tax Law, Greenville (2010)
  • Co-Author SC Limited Liability Companies
  • Co-Author SC Corporate Practice
  • Certified Specialist Taxation Law
  • Certified Specialist Estate Planning & Probate Law
Organizations & Affiliations
American Bar Association
Member
American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
Fellow
Greenville County Bar Association
Member
Greenville County Estate Planning Study Group
Member
Greenville Estate Planning Council
Member
Rotary Club of Greenville
Paul Harris Fellow
South Carolina Bar - Probate, Estate Planning & Trust Section
Member
South Carolina Bar - Tax Law Section
Member
Languages
English
Education
University of South Carolina, J.D.
Graduated 1983
Furman University, Economics and Business
Graduated 1980
University of Miami School of Law, LL. M Taxation
Graduated 1985
Contact Details and Office Locations
Other: (864) 242-4080
dmerlinejr@merlineandmeacham.com
812 East North Street
Greenville, South Carolina 29601
Greenville, South Carolina 29601
See Location
Address for David A. Merline, Jr.
Client Reviews & Commendations

Get Legal Advice

What To Do When Someone Dies at Home

Juvenile Court Proceedings: How It Differs from Adult Court

Legality and Usage of Asbestos in the U.S.

Obtaining a Patent: Everything You Need To Know

How To Write a Will

Can I Sue an Airline for Mistreatment?

Write a Client Review
{{ error.Text }}
Your client review was submitted successfully!
We've encountered an error while submitting your client review. Please try again later.
This comment will be sent to the attorney for review prior to publishing.
Disclaimer and a note about Find a Lawyer and Legal Advice »

SEARCH BY STATE

▼
  • Alabama
  • Alaska
  • Arizona
  • Arkansas
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Connecticut
  • Delaware
  • District of Columbia
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Hawaii
  • Idaho
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Iowa
  • Kansas
  • Kentucky
  • Louisiana
  • Maine
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Mississippi
  • Missouri
  • Montana
  • Nebraska
  • Nevada
  • New Hampshire
  • New Jersey
  • New Mexico
  • New York
  • North Carolina
  • North Dakota
  • Ohio
  • Oklahoma
  • Oregon
  • Pennsylvania
  • Rhode Island
  • South Carolina
  • South Dakota
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Utah
  • Vermont
  • Virginia
  • Washington
  • West Virginia
  • Wisconsin
  • Wyoming
U.S. News
  • About U.S. NewsAbout
  • Contact
  • Best Lawyers
  • Press
  • Advertise
  • Jobs
  • Copyright 2023 © U.S. News & World Report L.P.
  • Terms & Conditions / Privacy Policy
Login
Forgot your password?
*If you are having any difficulty accessing your account, please contact us at info@lawyerregister.com.
Premium Profiles
Expand Your Presence
Access Exclusive Tools
And Much More...
Learn More
*If you are having any difficulty accessing your account, please contact us at info@lawyerregister.com.
https://www.bestlawyers.com Best Lawyers Best Lawyers +1-803-648-0300
801 Broad Street, Suite 950 Augusta, GA 30901
  • https://twitter.com/bestlawyers
  • https://www.linkedin.com/company/137775
  • https://www.facebook.com/bestlawyersllc