Giles M. Schanen
About Giles M. Schanen
Giles M. Schanen is a lawyer based in Greenville, SC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2020. Giles M. Schanen is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Greenville, South Carolina
- Employment Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Maynard Nexsen PC
Education: University of Georgia, JD, graduated 2002 and Furman University, BA, graduated 1999
Location: Greenville, SC
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