Robert E. August

Bob August is a highly esteemed Shareholder with more than three decades of dedicated service to the firm. He is widely recognized for his profound mastery of complex mergers and acquisitions, intricate estate planning and administration, and specialized taxation matters involving LLCs, partnerships, family limited partnerships, and corporations. A Certified Specialist in both Taxation Law and Estate Planning and Probate Law as recognized by the South Carolina Supreme Court, Bob adeptly guides clients through sophisticated business transactions, strategic entity formation, comprehensive succession planning, and innovative tax strategies. He combines deep technical knowledge with practical insight to develop proactive planning solutions designed to minimize tax liabilities and optimize financial outcomes while ensuring full compliance within the legal framework.

Bob’s distinguished academic journey began at the University of Dayton, where he earned his B.A. in Economics, magna cum laude. He then obtained his J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law, serving as Symposium Editor of the South Carolina Law Review, receiving the Editor’s Award, and earning membership in the Order of the Wig and Robe. Further solidifying his expertise, Bob pursued and completed his Master of Laws in Taxation from the prestigious New York University, equipping him with advanced knowledge of complex federal and state tax regulations.

His legal prowess is widely acknowledged. Bob holds an AV Preeminent® rating by Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ and is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, reflecting peer recognition of his exceptional skill and professional standing. He is an active member of the American Bar Association and the South Carolina Bar, where he previously served as Chair of the Tax Law Section. He also maintains involvement with the Greenville County Bar Association, the Greenville Estate Planning Council, and the Greenville County Estate Planning Study Group, demonstrating his continued engagement with the profession at both state and local levels.

Bob’s commitment to excellence is reflected in numerous accolades. He has been consistently listed in The Best Lawyers in America and has earned the distinction of Greenville Lawyer of the Year nine times. He is also recognized in South Carolina Super Lawyers and has been a recipient of the Greenville Business Magazine Legal Elite Award since 2017.

Beyond his distinguished legal practice, Bob is deeply committed to his community and faith. He and his wife, Doane, are active members of First Presbyterian Church of Greenville, where Bob serves as a Deacon. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time in nature. He also expresses his creativity through music, particularly playing the electric guitar. Above all, Bob is a devoted husband and proud father of four children, cherishing his role within his family.

American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) (Fellow)

American Bar Association

South Carolina Bar

Probate, Estate Planning and Trust Section

Tax Law Section (Past Chairperson)

Greenville County Bar Association

Greenville Estate Planning Council

Greenville County Estate Planning Study Group

Beyond his distinguished legal practice, Bob is deeply committed to his community and faith. He and his wife, Doane, are active members of First Presbyterian Church of Greenville, where Bob serves as a Deacon. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time in nature. He also expresses his creativity through music, particularly playing the electric guitar. Above all, Bob is a devoted husband and proud father of four children, cherishing his role within his family.

New York University

Master of Laws - Taxation

Listed in The Best Lawyers in America©

Best Lawyers

2026

Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (Lawyer of the Year 2014 & 2021 in Greenville, South Carolina)

Best Lawyers

2021

Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (Lawyer of the Year 2015, 2023, and 2026 in Greenville, South Carolina)

Best Lawyers

2026

Corporate Law (Lawyer of the Year 2016 & 2024 in Greenville, South Carolina)

Best Lawyers

2024

Litigation and Controversy -Tax (Lawyer of the Year 2022 in Greenville, South Carolina)

Best Lawyers

2022

Tax Law (Lawyer of the Year 2019 in Greenville, South Carolina)

Best Lawyers

2019

Named to South Carolina Super Lawyers (2009-2021 and 2023-present)

Super Lawyers

2026

Greenville Business Magazine Legal Elite Award Recipient (2017-Present)

Greenville Business Magazine

2026