Jaan Rannik
About Jaan Rannik
Jaan Rannik is a lawyer based in Charleston, SC and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2024. Jaan Rannik is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Appellate Practice
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Construction
Current Firm: Epting & Rannik
Education: University of Maryland, J.D., graduated 2014
Location: Charleston, SC
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