With 25 years of experience, trial lawyer Nikole Setzler Mergo represents some of the world’s largest manufacturers, health care providers, life sciences companies, and financial institutions, as well as locally-owned North and South Carolina businesses, in both jury and non-jury litigation.

Nikole regularly conducts investigations into alleged workplace harassment, discrimination, and other misconduct claims for employers across the country. Along with her team, she has the ability to provide rapid and thorough investigation support. In addition, a large part of Nikole’s practice is focused on complex, high-stakes litigation, including trade secret litigation for employers. She vigorously defends clients through some of their most tumultuous times.


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Nikole Setzler Mergo

Shareholder, Columbia Office Managing Shareholder
Maynard Nexsen
South Carolina

Practice Area: Litigation, Business & Commercial Disputes

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WHAT CLIENTS SAY

"Nikole balance a dynamic personality with a keen ability to adjust to the unique demands of our business."

MY CLIENT PHILOSOPHY

"I believe exceptional client service starts with building strong relationships and taking the time to truly understand my clients' businesses, goals, and challenges. I am committed to always being the first to respond, the most prepared in the room, fiercely loyal, and accessible, ensuring my clients have the practical legal guidance and support they need when they need it most. By working in the trenches alongside my clients, I strive to become an integral part of their team who is fully invested in their successes and celebrates their achievements alongside them as if they were my own."

– Nikole Setzler Mergo

ALL-STAR BIOGRAPHY

With 25 years of experience, trial lawyer Nikole Setzler Mergo represents some of the world’s largest manufacturers, health care providers, life sciences companies, and financial institutions, as well as locally-owned North and South Carolina businesses, in both jury and non-jury litigation.

Nikole regularly conducts investigations into alleged workplace harassment, discrimination, and other misconduct claims for employers across the country. Along with her team, she has the ability to provide rapid and thorough investigation support. In addition, a large part of Nikole’s practice is focused on complex, high-stakes litigation, including trade secret litigation for employers. She vigorously defends clients through some of their most tumultuous times.

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+1-803-540-2042

Nikole Setzler Mergo

Shareholder, Columbia Office Managing Shareholder
Maynard Nexsen
South Carolina

Practice Area: Litigation, Business & Commercial Disputes

M&A All-Star

ALL-STAR BIOGRAPHY

With 25 years of experience, trial lawyer Nikole Setzler Mergo represents some of the world’s largest manufacturers, health care providers, life sciences companies, and financial institutions, as well as locally-owned North and South Carolina businesses, in both jury and non-jury litigation.

Nikole regularly conducts investigations into alleged workplace harassment, discrimination, and other misconduct claims for employers across the country. Along with her team, she has the ability to provide rapid and thorough investigation support. In addition, a large part of Nikole’s practice is focused on complex, high-stakes litigation, including trade secret litigation for employers. She vigorously defends clients through some of their most tumultuous times.

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