Atty. Robert E. August
Mr. August is a shareholder in the firm.
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) & More Attorney · Serving Greenville, SC
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About Robert E. August at a Glance
Robert E. August is a trusts, family law, business, tax, and tax litigation attorney based in Greenville, South Carolina, practicing at Merline & Meacham PA. Educated at New York University (LL.M. Taxation, 1993) and The University of South Carolina (J.D., 1992). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (Greenville) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (2026). Serves clients in Greenville, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert E. August
- Mr. August is a shareholder in the firm
- Mr. August has been with the firm since 1994
- He is a certified specialist in the fields of both Taxation Law, and Estate Planning and Probate by The Supreme Court of South Carolina
- He is listed in the book The Best Lawyers in America in the fields of Bursiness Organizations, Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Tax Law, and Trusts and Estates Law
- He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Dayton, his Juris Doctor Degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law, and his Master of Laws in Taxation Degree from the New York University School of Law
- He is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
- Mr. August is the current Chairman of the South Carolina Bar Tax Section Council, and a member of the Probate Estate Planning and Trust Section
- He is also a member of the Greenville Estate Planning Council
- He was a Symposium Editor of the South Carolina Law Review and received the Editor's Award
- He was a member of the Order of Wig and Robe at the University of South Carolina School of Law
- His publications include Taxation of Family Limited Partnerships: Breaking the Fall, South Carolina Lawyer (Mar. 2004), Use of Family Limited Partnerships in Estate Planning, South Carolina Lawyer (Nov./Dec. 1995) and Environmental Claims in Bankruptcy, South Carolina Environmental Law Journal (1992). www.merlineandmeacham.com
Practice Areas Explained
Robert E. August's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert E. August handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Greenville.
Trusts in Greenville
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Family Law in Greenville
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Business & Corporate Law in Greenville
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Tax Law in Greenville
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Tax Litigation in Greenville
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Greenville
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 venue, 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.
Greenville Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Greenville-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Greenville Choose Robert E. August
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Robert E. August's practice in the field of trusts, family law, business, tax, and tax litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, family law, and business, Robert E. August can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Greenville
A Greenville-based practice means Robert E. August attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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