9 Merline & Meacham attorneys honored by Super Lawyers
May 1, 2026
Merline & Meacham, P.A. announced 9 of its attorneys have been honored as South Carolina Super Lawyers for 2026. The full list is available at superlawyers.com.
The honorees were recognized in the following areas:
Greenville
• Robert E. August, Mergers & Acquisitions
• Keith G. Meacham, Estate Planning & Probate
• David A. Merline, Jr., Business/Corporate
• Marie Monroe, Estate Planning & Probate
• Douglas B. O’Neal, Estate Planning & Probate
Columbia
• W. Verne McGough, Estate Planning & Probate
Rising Stars
• Jonathan R. Colao, Tax
• Michelle H. King, Estate Planning & Probate
• Phillip J. Martin, Estate Planning & Probate
Each year, Super Lawyers® selects attorneys from firms of all sizes and more than 70 practice areas throughout the United States. Candidates undergo a multiphase selection process and are evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Only five percent of South Carolina attorneys are named Super Lawyers, and no more than 2.5 percent are selected as Rising Stars.
Merline & Meacham, P.A. is a boutique law firm founded in 1970 in Greenville, South Carolina. The firm specializes in tax law, estate planning, probate, and business law. Over the years, it has grown to more than a dozen attorneys across offices in Greenville and Columbia, serving clients throughout the Upstate and Midlands.
The attorneys collectively hold 40 academic degrees, 16 certifications, and LL.M. degrees in Taxation, with many recognized as certified specialists and Fellows of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC). The firm has earned AV Preeminent® ratings, multiple Lawyer of the Year honors, and consistent inclusion in Best Lawyers®, Super Lawyers® and Legal Elite rankings.
Known for their expertise, the attorneys remain practical, solution-oriented, and committed to delivering clear, sophisticated legal counsel.
Learn more at www.merlineandmeacham.com
