Atty. Matthew Couvillion

Atty. Matthew Couvillion

Matthew Couvillion focuses his practice on transactional matters, with an emphasis on corporate law, tax, and non-profit organizations. He has experience advising clients on mergers and acquisitions, tax matters, and corporate governance.

Greenville Greenville 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Couvillion at a glance

Matthew Couvillion is a business, tax, and m&a attorney based in Greenville, South Carolina, practicing at Business Law Advisors PC. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (2010) and Georgia (2012). Educated at Georgetown University (LL.M. in Taxation, 2013) and The University of South Carolina (J.D., 2010). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (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

About

  • Matthew Couvillion focuses his practice on transactional matters, with an emphasis on corporate law, tax, and non-profit organizations
  • He has experience advising clients on mergers and acquisitions, tax matters, and corporate governance
  • Matthew received an LL.M. in Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center
  • He earned his law degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law where he was the Managing Editor of the South Carolina Journal of International Law and Business
  • He is a graduate of Auburn University with a B.A. in History

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Couvillion's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Couvillion 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.

Matthew Couvillion 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.

Matthew Couvillion is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in South Carolina →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Matthew Couvillion is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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 Matthew Couvillion

Where is Matthew Couvillion's law office located?
Matthew Couvillion's law practice is located in Greenville, South Carolina. The firm is Business Law Advisors PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Couvillion handle?
Matthew Couvillion focuses on business, tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has Matthew Couvillion practiced law?
Matthew Couvillion has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Matthew Couvillion go to law school?
Matthew Couvillion earned their education at (LL.M. in Taxation, 2013); (J.D., 2010); (B.A., 2006).
How can I contact Matthew Couvillion for a consultation?
You can contact Matthew Couvillion 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 Matthew Couvillion received?
Matthew Couvillion's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Nonprofit / Charities Law.

Education

LL.M. in Taxation
Georgetown University
- 2013
J.D.
The University of South Carolina
- 2010
B.A.
Auburn University
- 2006

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Nonprofit / Charities Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named as
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — "One to Watch"
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — by
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — , 2020
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Pro Bono
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Honor Roll by Supreme Court of South Carolina, 2019
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Greenville Business Magazine
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — , 2018-Present
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named as one of Greenville's "Best and Brightest 35 and Under" by
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — , 2018
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Pro Bono Super Hero, 2018
- 2026

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 2010
Georgia
Admitted: 2012

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