Nicholas Mermiges
Top rated Family Law attorney in Columbia, South Carolina
Law Office of Nick Mermiges, LLC
Practice areas: Family Law, Personal Injury; view more
Licensed in South Carolina since: 2014
Education: University of Miami School of Law
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Law Office of Nick Mermiges, LLC
1720 Main StreetSuite 202
Columbia, SC 29201 Visit website
At the Law Office of Nick Mermiges, LLC, attorney Nicholas Mermiges passionately champions the causes of his clients, striving to fulfill their aspirations and safeguard their interests. He brings a wealth of experience to the table, adeptly navigating complex divorce situations, military separations, adultery-related cases and a wide array of family matters such as child custody, grandparent rights and interstate custody battles. His repertoire also includes handling contempt actions, emergency custody issues, alimony adjustments, parental alienation disputes and appeals.
Additionally, Mr. Mermiges handles civil litigation matters. With years of hands-on involvement in South Carolina's family courts and a distinguished academic foundation, he approaches every case with dedication. He firmly believes that the primary aim of any family court attorney is to guide clients through the legal maze efficiently, ensuring the most favorable outcomes.
Whether it involves negotiating a swift, equitable settlement or tenaciously contesting matters in court, Mr. Mermiges is committed to helping clients achieve their objectives. Even in negotiation scenarios, he underscores the necessity of having a seasoned attorney to ensure agreements are fair, enforceable and protective of clients against unforeseen future challenges.
Hailing from the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan, Mr. Mermiges embarked on his academic journey at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where he was an active officer of the Sigma Phi fraternity. His pursuit of law took him to the University of Miami School of Law in Florida, where he thrived academically, graduating in the top 5% of his class and contributing to the University of Miami Law Review. His exceptional performance earned him the esteemed "Order of the Coif" honor upon graduation.
Since stepping into the legal arena in 2010, Mr. Mermiges has been practicing in both South Carolina and Florida. In February 2015, he established the Law Office of Nick Mermiges, LLC, in Columbia, South Carolina. He feels profoundly grateful for the trust his clients have placed in him and takes pride in the rapid growth of his practice.
Practice areas
Family Law, Personal Injury - General: PlaintiffFocus areas
Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Animal Bites, Assault, Brain Injury, Child Support, Construction Accident, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Dram Shop Laws, Father's Rights, Juvenile Law, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Name Change, Paternity, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Toxic Mold, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 90% Family Law
- 10% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 2010, Florida
Professional Webpage: https://ndmlaw.com/page/nick_mermiges/
Bar / Professional Activity
- South Carolina
- Florida
Videos
- Columbia, SC Divorce Attorney Nick Mermiges explains how the Court divides marital assets and debts in divorce, and what specific property and debts are marital vs. non-marital, Equitable Division of Marital Assets and Debts in Divorce, Divorce, Family Law, 2019
- Nick Mermiges explains both the no-fault and fault based grounds for divorce in South Carolina, as well as the specific evidence that must be presented in order to prove each ground., Grounds for Divorce in South Carolina, Divorce, Custody, Family Law, 2019
- Attorney Nick Mermiges explains the process of appearing at a Motion for Temporary Relief in South Carolina Family Court, where issues such as child custody, alimony, and related matters are addressed. , What Happens During a Motion For Temporary Relief in South Carolina Family Court?, Divorce, Custody, Family Law, 2019
- Columbia SC Divorce Attorney Nick Mermiges explains what it really means to "file for separation" before a divorce in South Carolina, what relief the Court can order, and when it makes sense to bring an action for separate support and maintenance, Filing for Separation in South Carolina - Separate Support and Maintenance, Divorce, Family Law, 2019
Honors
- Top 5% of all lawyers in class, University of Miami School of Law
- Dean's Merit Scholarship
Educational Background
- BA from The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI. Majoring in Political Science and Creative Writing, 2006
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- University of Miami Law Review, Member
- Order of the Coif, University of Miami School of Law
Office location for Nicholas Mermiges
1720 Main Street
Suite 202
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: 803-956-1087
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2021 - 2023