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Robert E. August focuses on Business, Family Law, M&A, Tax, and Tax Litigation.

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Robert E. August primarily serves clients in Greenville, South Carolina, with an office at 812 East North Street.

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Robert E. August

Greenville, SC

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Business Family Law M&A Tax Tax Litigation

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Robert E. August represents clients in Greenville, South Carolina across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.

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About Robert E. August

Mr. August is a shareholder in the firm. Mr. August has been with the firm since 1994. He is a certified specialist in the fields of both Taxation Law, and Estate Planning and Probate by The Supreme Court of South Carolina. He is listed in the book The Best Lawyers in America in the fields of Bursiness Organizations, Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Tax Law, and Trusts and Estates Law. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Dayton, his Juris Doctor Degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law, and his Master of Laws in Taxation Degree from the New York University School of Law. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. Mr. August is the current Chairman of the South Carolina Bar Tax Section Council, and a member of the Probate Estate Planning and Trust Section. He is also a member of the Greenville Estate Planning Council. He was a Symposium Editor of the South Carolina Law Review and received the Editor's Award. He was a member of the Order of Wig and Robe at the University of South Carolina School of Law. His publications include Taxation of Family Limited Partnerships: Breaking the Fall, South Carolina Lawyer (Mar. 2004), Use of Family Limited Partnerships in Estate Planning, South Carolina Lawyer (Nov./Dec. 1995) and Environmental Claims in Bankruptcy, South Carolina Environmental Law Journal (1992).

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Credentials

Education

New York University
LL.M. Taxation · 1993
The University of South Carolina
J.D. · 1992
University of Dayton
B.A. · 1989

Recognition

Awards & honors

Lawyer of the Year — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (Greenville)
2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (Greenville)
2025
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Greenville)
2024
Lawyer of the Year — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (Greenville)
2023
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (Greenville)
2022
Lawyer of the Year — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (Greenville)
2021
Lawyer of the Year — Tax Law (Greenville)
2019
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Greenville)
2016
Lawyer of the Year — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (Greenville)
2015
Lawyer of the Year — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (Greenville)
2014
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 — Litigation and Controversy - Tax
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions 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 — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Antitrust
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Nonprofit / Charities Law
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Best Lawyers in America — Business and Succession Planning
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Estate Administration
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Estate Planning
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Family Businesses
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Federal
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Best Lawyers in America — Limited Liability Companies
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers & Acquisitions
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Partnership and Limited Liability
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Best Lawyers in America — Partnerships
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Probate
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Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
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Best Lawyers in America — Certified Specialist Taxation Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Certified Specialist Estate Planning and Probate Law
2026

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812 East North Street

Greenville, South Carolina 29601

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

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