Douglas B. ONeal

Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)

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Greenville, South Carolina

7+ years experience

Merline & Meacham PA

Updated: Dec 25, 2025

Contact Information

864-242-4080

https://www.bestlawyers.com/lawyers/douglas-b-o-neal/220381

812 East North Street, Greenville, SC 29601

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Bio

Mr. O ‘Neal is a shareholder in the firm. Mr. O’Neal has been with the firm since 2008. 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 Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law and Trusts and Estates Law. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from the Furman University, his Juris Doctor Degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law, and his Master of Laws in Taxation Degree from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. He is also a member of the Greenville Estate Planning Council, the Greenville Estate Planning Study Group, and The Rotary Club of Greenville. He was a Senior Articles Editor of the ABA Real Property, Probate and Trust Journal and was a member of the Moot Court Bar at the University of South Carolina School of Law. While at the University of South Carolina School of Law, Mr. O’Neal was the recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award in the Areas of Corporate Taxation and Limited Liability Company Planning. He was also the recipient of the Richard B. Stephens Scholarship in Graduate Tax at the University of Florida Levin College of Law. Mr. O ‘Neal is a shareholder in the firm. Mr. O’Neal has been with the firm since 2008. 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 Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law and Trusts and Estates Law. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from the Furman University, his Juris Doctor Degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law, and his Master of Laws in Taxation Degree from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. He is also a member of the Greenville Estate Planning Council, the Greenville Estate Planning Study Group, and The Rotary Club of Greenville. He was a Senior Articles Editor of the ABA Real Property, Probate and Trust Journal and was a member of the Moot Court Bar at the University of South Carolina School of Law. While at the University of South Carolina School of Law, Mr. O’Neal was the recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award in the Areas of Corporate Taxation and Limited Liability Company Planning. He was also the recipient of the Richard B. Stephens Scholarship in Graduate Tax at the University of Florida Levin College of Law.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

South Carolina

State Capital

Columbia

Highest Court

South Carolina Supreme Court

Bar Association

South Carolina Bar

Typical Consultation

$200-$450

Typical Hourly Range

$300-$650/hr

Fee Model Notes

Business and employment matters often involve hourly billing with optional project-based retainers.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Greenville (2026)
Lawyer of the Year: Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Greenville (2023)
Lawyer of the Year: Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Greenville (2022)
Recognized: Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Recognized: Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
Recognized: Corporate Law
Recognized: Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Recognized: Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Recognized: Tax Law
Recognized: Trusts and Estates
Certified Specialist Estate Planning and Probate Law
Certified Specialist Tax Law