
Private Wealth Law
High Net Worth Guide 2026 : South Carolina
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The practice has deep knowledge and experience with business owner succession and exit planning, real estate transactions, and sophisticated estate planning strategies.
Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net WorthAlong with their ability to explain complex trust issues, their approachability with all clients and stakeholders is the best I have had the opportunity to work with.
Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net WorthMerline & Meacham is able to implement complex strategies.
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Band 1 
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David A Merline
David Merline's areas of focus include estate administration, estate planning and tax. Merline is also well placed to advise on the business and transactional needs of his high net worth clients. David is at the top of his game.
Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net WorthDavid does great job.
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Band 2 
Band 2 
Douglas O'Neal
Douglas O’Neal advises individuals and families on estate planning, trust administration, and related fiduciary matters.
Band 2 
Band 2 
Keith G. Meacham
Keith Meacham advises high net worth clients on the full range of trust, estate, probate and tax matters. Band 2 
Band 2 
Robert E. August
Robert August is highly regarded for his expertise in private wealth law, advising high net worth individuals and families on complex estate planning, trust administration, and wealth preservation strategies.
Robert is among the most knowledgeable, conscientious, and approachable lawyers I have had the privilege to work with, and his service to clients is second-to-none.
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David A Merline
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Robert E. August
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Keith G. Meacham
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Douglas O'Neal
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