What areas of law does David A. Merline, Jr. practice?

David A. Merline, Jr. focuses on Business, Employment, Family Law, General, and Litigation.

Where is David A. Merline, Jr. located?

David A. Merline, Jr. primarily serves clients in Greenville, South Carolina, with an office at 812 East North Street.

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David A. Merline, Jr. is an attorney based in Greenville, SOUTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and Family Law.

Based in: Greenville, SOUTH CAROLINA
Experience: attorney
Known for: Business · Employment · Family Law

Handles Business, Employment, and Family Law matters from Greenville, SOUTH CAROLINA.
Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (Greenville) (2025).

Areas of practice

Practice focus

David A. Merline, Jr. represents clients in Greenville, South Carolina across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.

Biography

About David A. Merline, Jr.

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

Credentials

Education

University of Miami School of Law
— · 1985
The University of South Carolina
J.D. · 1983
Furman University
— · 1980

Recognition

Awards & honors

Lawyer of the Year — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (Greenville)
2025
Lawyer of the Year — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (Greenville)
2024
Lawyer of the Year — Tax Law (Greenville)
2024
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (Greenville)
2023
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - ERISA (Greenville)
2022
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Greenville)
2021
Lawyer of the Year — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (Greenville)
2020
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - ERISA (Greenville)
2019
Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates (Greenville)
2018
Lawyer of the Year — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (Greenville)
2017
Lawyer of the Year — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (Greenville)
2016
Lawyer of the Year — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (Greenville)
2014
Lawyer of the Year — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (Greenville)
2013
Lawyer of the Year — Tax Law (Greenville)
2010
Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - ERISA
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Nonprofit / Charities Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Audits
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Business and Succession Planning
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Business Planning
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Closely-Held Businesses
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Partnership Transactions
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Finance
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Emerging Business
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits
2026
Best Lawyers in America — ERISA
2026
Best Lawyers in America — ESOPS
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Estate Planning
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Executive Compensation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Exempt Organizations
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Family Businesses
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fiduciary Responsibility
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Financial Institutions
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Gift Planning
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Planning
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Intra-Company Disputes
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Investment Management
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Joint Ventures
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Leveraged Buyouts
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Limited Liability Companies
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers & Acquisitions
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Partnerships
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Pension, Health and Welfare
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Private
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Probate
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Qualified Plans
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Strategic Alliances
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Succession Planning
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Disputes
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax-Exempt Organization
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Transactions
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Wealth Management
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Wills
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Co-Author SC Limited Liability Companies
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Co-Author SC Corporate Practice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Certified Specialist Taxation Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Certified Specialist Estate Planning & Probate Law
2026

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Main office

812 East North Street

Greenville, South Carolina 29601

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What areas of law does David A. Merline, Jr. practice?
David A. Merline, Jr. focuses on Business, Employment, Family Law, General, and Litigation.
Where is David A. Merline, Jr. located?
David A. Merline, Jr. primarily serves clients in Greenville, South Carolina, with an office at 812 East North Street.
Is David A. Merline, Jr. a verified attorney?
David A. Merline, Jr.'s profile is listed but has not yet been claimed by the attorney. Verification status is pending.
How can I schedule a consultation with David A. Merline, Jr.?
You can book a consultation through LawyersListed directly from this page. Initial outreach can also be made by phone at 864-242-4080.