Atty. Wayne B. Whitham

Atty. Wayne B. Whitham

Wayne B. Whitham has over 30 years of experience in counseling public and closely-held companies and individuals in general corporate, securities, and partnership matters, mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, leveraged acquisitions and recapitalizations, venture capital transactions, securities offerings, financings and joint ventures and similar matters.

Fort Worth Fort Worth 44 J. Erfahrung 44 year
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Profile Summary

About Wayne B. Whitham at a glance

Wayne B. Whitham is a business and m&a attorney based in Fort Worth, Texas, practicing at Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in Texas (1982). Educated at Texas Tech University (J.D., 1982) and Vanderbilt University (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serands clients in Fort Worth, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Wayne B. Whitham has over 30 years of experience in counseling public and closely-held companies and individuals in general corporate, securities, and partnership matters, mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, leveraged acquisitions and recapitalizations, venture capital transactions, securities offerings, financings and joint ventures and similar matters
  • Mr. Whitham has worked on behalf of clients from a broad range of industries, including manufacturing companies, real estate firms, technology firms, retailers, communications companies, and oil and natural gas producers

Practice Areas Explained

Wayne B. Whitham's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Wayne B. Whitham handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Wayne B. Whitham is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Wayne B. Whitham is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fort Worth are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Wayne B. Whitham

Where is Wayne B. Whitham's law office located?
Wayne B. Whitham's law practice is located in Fort Worth, Texas. The firm is Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Wayne B. Whitham handle?
Wayne B. Whitham focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Wayne B. Whitham practiced law?
Wayne B. Whitham has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Wayne B. Whitham go to law school?
Wayne B. Whitham earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact Wayne B. Whitham for a consultation?
You can contact Wayne B. Whitham directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Wayne B. Whitham received?
Wayne B. Whitham's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — Top Attorney, 360 West magazine, 2017-2025; Best Lawyers in America — Securities Law.

Education

J.D.
Texas Tech University
- 1982
B.A.
Vanderbilt University
- 1979

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top Attorney, 360 West magazine, 2017-2025
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Finance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers & Acquisitions
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Business Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top Attorney, Fort Worth Magazine, 2012, 2014, 2018
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Finance | Mergers & Acquisitions
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1982

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