W. Verne McGough, Jr.

Litigation - Trusts and Estates Litigation and Controversy - Tax Tax Law Trusts and Estates

3.0 (1 reviews)

Dallas, South Carolina

4+ years experience

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

864-242-4080

https://www.merlineandmeacham.com/team-members/w-verne-mcgough-jr

190 Knoxx Abbott Drive, Suite 3B Cayce SC US

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Bio

W. Verne McGough, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Law, Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. W. Verne, who practices law in Cayce, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which W. Verne is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

South Carolina

State Capital

Columbia

Highest Court

South Carolina Supreme Court

Bar Association

South Carolina Bar

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$225-$425/hr

Fee Model Notes

Estate planning often uses flat-fee packages, while probate disputes tend to be hourly.

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

Practice Areas

Litigation - Trusts and Estates Litigation and Controversy - Tax Tax Law Trusts and Estates

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Recognized: Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
Recognized: Corporate Law
Recognized: Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Recognized: Litigation and Controversy - Tax
Recognized: Tax Law
Recognized: Trusts and Estates
Practice Area: Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021

Education

The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., graduated 2006

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Reviews

Kenneth Cox

3 months ago

Competent on corporate structure, but communication could improve

Mr. McGough assisted my family with restructuring our small manufacturing business, which had been operating as a sole proprietorship for decades, into a formal LLC. His knowledge in Business Organizations and Closely Held Companies, as noted in his Best Lawyers recognition, was evident. He clearly understood the nuances of protecting our assets while maintaining the family-oriented nature of our operations in Dallas. The legal documents he prepared were thorough and tailored to our specific situation. However, the process felt somewhat transactional. There were periods of several days where we received no updates unless we initiated contact, which created some anxiety during a significant transition. While his advice on corporate law was sound, setting clearer expectations on timelines and being more proactive with communication would have made a significant difference. For straightforward business formation or corporate matters, his expertise is reliable, but be prepared to manage the client-attorney communication flow yourself. He completed the work competently, which is why we achieved our goal, but the overall experience was merely adequate.