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Nicholas Mermiges

Columbia, SC

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Child custody

Language

English

About

Thorough, sophisticated, ethical. Attorney Nick Mermiges combines years of family court experience in South Carolina with elite academic credentials and an unwavering dedication to his clients' interests.Nick takes cases state wide, with a focus on the midlands (Columbia and Lexington). Nick has handled hundreds of divorce, custody and family cases in South Carolina, and has taken multiple divorce and custody cases to trial in Richland and Lexington Counties. He knows what needs to be done before a case begins, after a case is filed, and throughout litigation to help his clients achieve their goals. Nick has substantial experience handling high conflict/high value divorce cases, divorces involving marital businesses, prenuptial agreements, military divorce cases, de-facto custodian & grandparent custody cases, interstate and international custody cases, jurisdictional disputes, contempt actions, emergency custody cases & modifications, alimony & alimony modification cases, parental alienation cases, appeals, and more.Nick has been practicing law since 2010. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2006, and attend Law School at the University of Miami on an academic scholarship. He graduated in the Top 5% of his law school class, served as a member of the University of Miami Law Review, and was selected to the prestigious Order of the Coif. Nick is licensed to practice in South Carolina and Florida. He founded his lawfirm in February 2015, and has been humbled by how quickly his practice has grown.Nick believes that the goal of every family court attorney should be to get their client through the family court system as expeditiously as possible, with the best outcome possible. Whether that means negotiating a prompt and fair settlement, or aggressively pursuing contested litigation, Nick is dedicated to assisting his clients in acheiving their goals.Nick believes that even in cases involving negotiation and approval of an agreement, it's critically important to have an experienced attorney to ensure that the agreement is truly fair, to ensure that the client's rights in the agreement are enforceable, and to ensure that the client is protected from future risks they might not have anticipated.Nick's experience with complex and contested matters means that even in these uncontested cases and agreements, he is able to give clients the advice and representation they need to get through the system as quickly as possible, with the confidence that they are making the right decision.Divorce and Custody cases involve the most imporant issues in our lives, and the consequences of these cases can last for many years. Whether you have a simple, uncontested case, or a high stakes or high conflict case, it's imporant to have an attorney who knows the South Carolina family court system and can give you the advice you need, so that you can make the right decision.If you are looking to hire a divorce, custody or family attorney in Columbia, Lexington or anywhere in South Carolina, contact the Law Office of Nick Mermiges to schedule a free telephone consultation. Many potential clients are able to speak to an attorney immediatly, or within 24 hours.

Practices Areas

Child custody

Divorce and separation

Family

Language

English

Contact

Law Offices of Nick Mermiges, LLC1720 Main StreetSuite 202Columbia, SC, 292011720 Main StreetSuite 202Suite 202Columbia, SC, 29201

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Reviews

Colin
September 8, 2021

Nicholas and team worked tirelessly for me during my divorce, turning a frightening situation into a bearable moment. My ex, at first was willing to simply leave, then after consulting her attorney saw monetary compensation. Nick and his team worked hard for me dealing with her attorney, and at the end of the day made it simple and fair. She ended up leaving as initially desired since she cheated. He even led me down a path to not be bitter but rather have a simple and effective and divorce uncontested. Yes I had to wait a year, but it was worth it. My ex and myself both got what we wanted with minimal issues on my end. Nick even helped with a tax issue I had due to the divorce and it turned out in my favor. He's amazing, responsive, helpful and honest, and will fight hard to help his clients. His reputation is top notch in the area and most other attorneys worry when he is representing you. Pricing is great, but most importantly you get amazing representation. My ex's attorney asked for more money from her to finalize the divorce.....Nick didn't do that as he is an honest attorney and fair. I don't want anyone to go through a divorce, but if you have to......hire Nick Mermiges, you won't regret it. He does what he says, works hard for his clients, and is honest. He puts in the extra effort to protect his clients. I personally couldn't have been happier with the outcome Nick provided.

J
May 12, 2021

Nick took on an extremely difficult case for me that lasted over 3 years. In the courtroom and in negotiations his actions were nothing less than brilliant. Nick is an incredibly driven attorney who focused on the end game versus being caught up in the emotional back and forth that is usually associated with family court. If you are looking for someone to coddle you and beat around the bush on possible outcomes - this may not be the attorney for you. If you are looking for a winner, someone who will champion your personal cause, and an attorney that knows the Family Court system in South Carolina - this is your guy. 10/10, would hire again.

Jenn
November 19, 2020

Nick truly was my life saver. I was going through a horrible divorce and my previous lawyer abandoned me. I called Nick late on a Friday night and he in two days had me prepared for an emergency hearing which concluded better than I imagined. From that point on he guided me, supported me, and ultimately won me my divorce. There will never be enough words to describe my admiration and respect for what Nick represents. His passion for helping others is beyond measure. He knows the system and laws inside and out, yet is keen to what his clients need and is able to explain the process in laymen’s terms. I must have asked a million questions and he always took the time to explain in detail so I completely understood. Nick is the best there is in not only Columbia but I would say the entire state. I can see why he is well respected by other lawyers and judges as well. If you need someone who can turn what you think is the impossible into the possible, Nick is that person hands down. I truly owe my new life and freedom to him.

anonymous
May 21, 2020

Nick is very knowledgeable. He is very straightforward with his answers and he makes everything crystal clear. Only had a consultation but 100% guarantee we will be hiring him in two weeks for our custody battle! Looking forward to working with Nick! He seems like a great guy, very honest! That's exactly what we need!

anonymous
March 10, 2020

Professional, effective, responsive to questions. Focused on my needs, encouraging.

Nola
November 21, 2019

Nick was my second lawyer and within a month my ex had signed the custody agreement and we avoided an unnecessary trial!

Kerry M
May 20, 2019

Nick was fantastic, he was on top of everything and kept me focused. This was a very difficult time for me and Nick made this process easy. Highly recommend him.

Regina
March 27, 2019

Anyone can write a review or something positive that can be considered an opinion. But I wanted to share some facts of my ongoing divorce/custody battle. It initially started in 2006. 3 Previously hired attorneys, 2 Gaurdians, Over $60,000 dollars spent that only lead to 11 years of no result. I still believe and am grateful for everyone and their efforts. I was referred to Nick and was scared, questionable and had no faith in the family court laws. He was hired in 2017 and turned many painful trials into a beautiful testimony for my children and I. A 12 year nightmare was finally over. There is no specific number of reviews or dollar amount that I could ever give that would equal what he gave me back.

Larissa
March 21, 2019

If you are looking for an experienced, knowledgeable, professional, and fair lawyer, Mr. Mermiges is the one for you! Nick was absolutely great during our case! He was always professional and knowledgeable. Nick helped my husband and I to continue to have custody of our nephew, that had been living with us for 4 years, under the de facto custodian law. The de facto custodian law was not something we were familiar with until contacting Nick. He explained it to us and let us know it was possible to continue providing our nephew with a safe and stable environment legally, even though neither of us were a biological parent to the child. Those words were such a relief to my husband and I! Nick was always up-front with us about the different possible outcomes/scenarios and what he expected the outcome would be. He always kept us well informed of things happening with our case and always steered us in the right direction. He never wanted us to be surprised with any outcomes, requests, or fees associated with our case. We knew from our very first conversation with Nick he would do what was right for the child involved and help us to keep our nephew safe. He was always there when we had any questions or concerns. If he wasn't available immediately, he always got back to us in a timely manner and also made himself available for contact over the weekend for any emergent situations. I couldn't have asked for a better lawyer to represent us! If it weren't for Nick and his knowledgeable expertise, our outcome would have been very different! We can't thank him enough for everything he did for our case!

Melanie
February 10, 2019

Hiring Mr. Mermiges was the best thing I could have done. Child custody battles are horrible and stressful, but through Nicholas’ calming demeanor and knowledge of family law, he helped me get though the most difficult situation of my life. He paid attention to all the details and held the other parties accountable throughout the process. My happy outcome would not have been possible without Nicholas’ expertise and human compassion.

Colin
September 8, 2021

Nicholas and team worked tirelessly for me during my divorce, turning a frightening situation into a bearable moment. My ex, at first was willing to simply leave, then after consulting her attorney saw monetary compensation. Nick and his team worked hard for me dealing with her attorney, and at the end of the day made it simple and fair. She ended up leaving as initially desired since she cheated. He even led me down a path to not be bitter but rather have a simple and effective and divorce uncontested. Yes I had to wait a year, but it was worth it. My ex and myself both got what we wanted with minimal issues on my end. Nick even helped with a tax issue I had due to the divorce and it turned out in my favor. He's amazing, responsive, helpful and honest, and will fight hard to help his clients. His reputation is top notch in the area and most other attorneys worry when he is representing you. Pricing is great, but most importantly you get amazing representation. My ex's attorney asked for more money from her to finalize the divorce.....Nick didn't do that as he is an honest attorney and fair. I don't want anyone to go through a divorce, but if you have to......hire Nick Mermiges, you won't regret it. He does what he says, works hard for his clients, and is honest. He puts in the extra effort to protect his clients. I personally couldn't have been happier with the outcome Nick provided.

J
May 12, 2021

Nick took on an extremely difficult case for me that lasted over 3 years. In the courtroom and in negotiations his actions were nothing less than brilliant. Nick is an incredibly driven attorney who focused on the end game versus being caught up in the emotional back and forth that is usually associated with family court. If you are looking for someone to coddle you and beat around the bush on possible outcomes - this may not be the attorney for you. If you are looking for a winner, someone who will champion your personal cause, and an attorney that knows the Family Court system in South Carolina - this is your guy. 10/10, would hire again.

Jenn
November 19, 2020

Nick truly was my life saver. I was going through a horrible divorce and my previous lawyer abandoned me. I called Nick late on a Friday night and he in two days had me prepared for an emergency hearing which concluded better than I imagined. From that point on he guided me, supported me, and ultimately won me my divorce. There will never be enough words to describe my admiration and respect for what Nick represents. His passion for helping others is beyond measure. He knows the system and laws inside and out, yet is keen to what his clients need and is able to explain the process in laymen’s terms. I must have asked a million questions and he always took the time to explain in detail so I completely understood. Nick is the best there is in not only Columbia but I would say the entire state. I can see why he is well respected by other lawyers and judges as well. If you need someone who can turn what you think is the impossible into the possible, Nick is that person hands down. I truly owe my new life and freedom to him.

anonymous
May 21, 2020

Nick is very knowledgeable. He is very straightforward with his answers and he makes everything crystal clear. Only had a consultation but 100% guarantee we will be hiring him in two weeks for our custody battle! Looking forward to working with Nick! He seems like a great guy, very honest! That's exactly what we need!

anonymous
March 10, 2020

Professional, effective, responsive to questions. Focused on my needs, encouraging.

Nola
November 21, 2019

Nick was my second lawyer and within a month my ex had signed the custody agreement and we avoided an unnecessary trial!

Kerry M
May 20, 2019

Nick was fantastic, he was on top of everything and kept me focused. This was a very difficult time for me and Nick made this process easy. Highly recommend him.

Regina
March 27, 2019

Anyone can write a review or something positive that can be considered an opinion. But I wanted to share some facts of my ongoing divorce/custody battle. It initially started in 2006. 3 Previously hired attorneys, 2 Gaurdians, Over $60,000 dollars spent that only lead to 11 years of no result. I still believe and am grateful for everyone and their efforts. I was referred to Nick and was scared, questionable and had no faith in the family court laws. He was hired in 2017 and turned many painful trials into a beautiful testimony for my children and I. A 12 year nightmare was finally over. There is no specific number of reviews or dollar amount that I could ever give that would equal what he gave me back.

Larissa
March 21, 2019

If you are looking for an experienced, knowledgeable, professional, and fair lawyer, Mr. Mermiges is the one for you! Nick was absolutely great during our case! He was always professional and knowledgeable. Nick helped my husband and I to continue to have custody of our nephew, that had been living with us for 4 years, under the de facto custodian law. The de facto custodian law was not something we were familiar with until contacting Nick. He explained it to us and let us know it was possible to continue providing our nephew with a safe and stable environment legally, even though neither of us were a biological parent to the child. Those words were such a relief to my husband and I! Nick was always up-front with us about the different possible outcomes/scenarios and what he expected the outcome would be. He always kept us well informed of things happening with our case and always steered us in the right direction. He never wanted us to be surprised with any outcomes, requests, or fees associated with our case. We knew from our very first conversation with Nick he would do what was right for the child involved and help us to keep our nephew safe. He was always there when we had any questions or concerns. If he wasn't available immediately, he always got back to us in a timely manner and also made himself available for contact over the weekend for any emergent situations. I couldn't have asked for a better lawyer to represent us! If it weren't for Nick and his knowledgeable expertise, our outcome would have been very different! We can't thank him enough for everything he did for our case!

Melanie
February 10, 2019

Hiring Mr. Mermiges was the best thing I could have done. Child custody battles are horrible and stressful, but through Nicholas’ calming demeanor and knowledge of family law, he helped me get though the most difficult situation of my life. He paid attention to all the details and held the other parties accountable throughout the process. My happy outcome would not have been possible without Nicholas’ expertise and human compassion.

Colin
September 8, 2021

Nicholas and team worked tirelessly for me during my divorce, turning a frightening situation into a bearable moment. My ex, at first was willing to simply leave, then after consulting her attorney saw monetary compensation. Nick and his team worked hard for me dealing with her attorney, and at the end of the day made it simple and fair. She ended up leaving as initially desired since she cheated. He even led me down a path to not be bitter but rather have a simple and effective and divorce uncontested. Yes I had to wait a year, but it was worth it. My ex and myself both got what we wanted with minimal issues on my end. Nick even helped with a tax issue I had due to the divorce and it turned out in my favor. He's amazing, responsive, helpful and honest, and will fight hard to help his clients. His reputation is top notch in the area and most other attorneys worry when he is representing you. Pricing is great, but most importantly you get amazing representation. My ex's attorney asked for more money from her to finalize the divorce.....Nick didn't do that as he is an honest attorney and fair. I don't want anyone to go through a divorce, but if you have to......hire Nick Mermiges, you won't regret it. He does what he says, works hard for his clients, and is honest. He puts in the extra effort to protect his clients. I personally couldn't have been happier with the outcome Nick provided.

J
May 12, 2021

Nick took on an extremely difficult case for me that lasted over 3 years. In the courtroom and in negotiations his actions were nothing less than brilliant. Nick is an incredibly driven attorney who focused on the end game versus being caught up in the emotional back and forth that is usually associated with family court. If you are looking for someone to coddle you and beat around the bush on possible outcomes - this may not be the attorney for you. If you are looking for a winner, someone who will champion your personal cause, and an attorney that knows the Family Court system in South Carolina - this is your guy. 10/10, would hire again.

Jenn
November 19, 2020

Nick truly was my life saver. I was going through a horrible divorce and my previous lawyer abandoned me. I called Nick late on a Friday night and he in two days had me prepared for an emergency hearing which concluded better than I imagined. From that point on he guided me, supported me, and ultimately won me my divorce. There will never be enough words to describe my admiration and respect for what Nick represents. His passion for helping others is beyond measure. He knows the system and laws inside and out, yet is keen to what his clients need and is able to explain the process in laymen’s terms. I must have asked a million questions and he always took the time to explain in detail so I completely understood. Nick is the best there is in not only Columbia but I would say the entire state. I can see why he is well respected by other lawyers and judges as well. If you need someone who can turn what you think is the impossible into the possible, Nick is that person hands down. I truly owe my new life and freedom to him.

anonymous
May 21, 2020

Nick is very knowledgeable. He is very straightforward with his answers and he makes everything crystal clear. Only had a consultation but 100% guarantee we will be hiring him in two weeks for our custody battle! Looking forward to working with Nick! He seems like a great guy, very honest! That's exactly what we need!

anonymous
March 10, 2020

Professional, effective, responsive to questions. Focused on my needs, encouraging.

Nola
November 21, 2019

Nick was my second lawyer and within a month my ex had signed the custody agreement and we avoided an unnecessary trial!

Kerry M
May 20, 2019

Nick was fantastic, he was on top of everything and kept me focused. This was a very difficult time for me and Nick made this process easy. Highly recommend him.

Regina
March 27, 2019

Anyone can write a review or something positive that can be considered an opinion. But I wanted to share some facts of my ongoing divorce/custody battle. It initially started in 2006. 3 Previously hired attorneys, 2 Gaurdians, Over $60,000 dollars spent that only lead to 11 years of no result. I still believe and am grateful for everyone and their efforts. I was referred to Nick and was scared, questionable and had no faith in the family court laws. He was hired in 2017 and turned many painful trials into a beautiful testimony for my children and I. A 12 year nightmare was finally over. There is no specific number of reviews or dollar amount that I could ever give that would equal what he gave me back.

Larissa
March 21, 2019

If you are looking for an experienced, knowledgeable, professional, and fair lawyer, Mr. Mermiges is the one for you! Nick was absolutely great during our case! He was always professional and knowledgeable. Nick helped my husband and I to continue to have custody of our nephew, that had been living with us for 4 years, under the de facto custodian law. The de facto custodian law was not something we were familiar with until contacting Nick. He explained it to us and let us know it was possible to continue providing our nephew with a safe and stable environment legally, even though neither of us were a biological parent to the child. Those words were such a relief to my husband and I! Nick was always up-front with us about the different possible outcomes/scenarios and what he expected the outcome would be. He always kept us well informed of things happening with our case and always steered us in the right direction. He never wanted us to be surprised with any outcomes, requests, or fees associated with our case. We knew from our very first conversation with Nick he would do what was right for the child involved and help us to keep our nephew safe. He was always there when we had any questions or concerns. If he wasn't available immediately, he always got back to us in a timely manner and also made himself available for contact over the weekend for any emergent situations. I couldn't have asked for a better lawyer to represent us! If it weren't for Nick and his knowledgeable expertise, our outcome would have been very different! We can't thank him enough for everything he did for our case!

Melanie
February 10, 2019

Hiring Mr. Mermiges was the best thing I could have done. Child custody battles are horrible and stressful, but through Nicholas’ calming demeanor and knowledge of family law, he helped me get though the most difficult situation of my life. He paid attention to all the details and held the other parties accountable throughout the process. My happy outcome would not have been possible without Nicholas’ expertise and human compassion.