LEGAL AREAS OF CONCENTRATION

Business & Corporate Law
Securities Regulation
Venture Capital & Business Finance
Technology Development & Licensing

LEGAL EXPERIENCE

Mr. Crane has been affiliated with Pray Walker since 1984 and has concentrated his legal services in Business, Securities Law and related fields since joining the Firm. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Firm’s Business and Corporate Law Section. He has been involved in numerous business transactions including mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financing, venture capital transactions, new business formations, and the sale of businesses in a variety of industries and service sectors throughout the United States.

As counsel to many businesses in diverse areas, Mr. Crane provides services in additional areas such as technology and product development, employment and incentive compensation, securities offerings, capitalization of companies and corporate governance. He also actively participates in contract negotiations for clients relating to their business operations in such areas as sales, marketing and distribution agreements, franchise agreements, real estate purchases, sales and leases, and joint ventures. Mr. Crane has organized numerous corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies and been active in the growth of small and mid-size businesses and family owned business succession.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

University of Tulsa
Bachelor of Science (1980)

University of Tulsa
Juris Doctorate (1984)

University of Tulsa
Masters in Business Administration (1985)

LEGAL ASSOCIATIONS

American Bar Association:
• Member, Business Law Section
• Member, Business Law Venture Capital Committee

Oklahoma Bar Association:
• Member, Business Associations Section
• Chairman, Business Associations Section (2000)

Tulsa County Bar Association:
• Member, Corporate Counsel Section
• Chairman, Corporate Counsel Section (1992-93)

LEGAL PUBLICATIONS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Market Value and Long Term Purchase Contracts: Tara Petroleum Corporation v. Hughey, 17 Tulsa Law Journal, 566

Mr. Crane is a frequent speaker on topics relating to buying and selling a business, starting and financing a business and securities laws topics.

Joint sponsor and speaker with Geneva Companies and the University of Oklahoma College of Business Administration at a conference entitled “Selling Your Business for the Most Profit: How, When and Why.”

REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS

Mr. Crane has represented a wide variety of commercial and service-oriented businesses including:

• Hydraulics manufacturing
• Plastics manufacturing
• Software development
• Restaurant developer
• Filter manufacturer
• Information technology solutions providers
• Independent oil and gas companies
• Medical services and professions and medical equipment
• Architectural and other professional entities
• Roofing system supplier
• International heat exchanger manufacturer
• Banking service provider
• Biotechnology research and development company
• Supplier of temporary personnel for technology
• Various computer software developers
• Advertising and promotions company
• Venture capital funds
• Retail stores
• International bearings and seals manufacturer and distributor
• Investors and investment entities in commercial, industrial and real estate transctions.

CIVIC ASSOCIATIONS

Past Chairman, Oklahoma Investment Forum
Board Member, Thomas Gilcrease Museum Association
Board Member, Junior Achievement of Tulsa
Board Member, Citizens Crime Commission
Past President, University of Tulsa Alumni Association
Past Chairman, The Oklahoma Sinfonia
Past Board Member, American Theater Company