Atty. Jonathan R. Colao

Atty. Jonathan R. Colao

Jonathan R. Colao is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Litigation and Controversy - Tax and Tax Law.

Greenville Greenville 11 yrs experience 11 year
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Profile Summary

About Jonathan R. Colao at a glance

Jonathan R. Colao is a business, tax, and tax litigation attorney based in Greenville, South Carolina, practicing at Merline & Meacham PA. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Admitted to practice in South Carolina, South Carolina Bar (2015). Educated at The University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 2015). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026). Serands clients in Greenville, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Jonathan R. Colao is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Litigation and Controversy - Tax and Tax Law
  • Jonathan R., who practices law in Greenville, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2026
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jonathan R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Jonathan R. Colao's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan R. Colao handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Jonathan R. Colao is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in South Carolina →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Jonathan R. Colao is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in South Carolina →

Tax Litigation

Jonathan R. Colao is one of 3,110 tax litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax litigation attorneys in South Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in South Carolina

Practicing law in South Carolina. Legal matters in South Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Greenville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate South Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in South Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in South Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jonathan R. Colao

Where is Jonathan R. Colao's law office located?
Jonathan R. Colao's law practice is located in Greenville, South Carolina. The firm is Merline & Meacham PA. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jonathan R. Colao handle?
Jonathan R. Colao focuses on business, tax, tax litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has Jonathan R. Colao practiced law?
Jonathan R. Colao has 11+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2015.
Where did Jonathan R. Colao go to law school?
Jonathan R. Colao earned their education at (J.D., 2015).
How can I contact Jonathan R. Colao for a consultation?
You can contact Jonathan R. Colao directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Jonathan R. Colao received?
Jonathan R. Colao's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships); Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax; Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law.

Education

J.D.
The University of South Carolina School of Law
- 2015

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

South Carolina, South Carolina Bar
Admitted: 2015

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