Atty. C. Bretton Crane

Atty. C. Bretton Crane

Brett Crane has served as the Firm’s Managing Partner since 2008. His practice concentrates in the areas of corporate law with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financing, securities, private equity and emerging businesses, venture capital transactions, family-owned businesses and succession planning, and counseling with respect to business issues, compliance and contract negotiation.

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Profile Summary

About C. Bretton Crane at a glance

C. Bretton Crane is a business, m&a, and securities attorney based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, practicing at Pray Walker PC. Educated at University of Tulsa (M.B.A., 1985) and University of Tulsa (J.D., 1984). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (Tulsa) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026). Serands clients in Tulsa, OK and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Brett Crane has served as the Firm’s Managing Partner since 2008
  • His practice concentrates in the areas of corporate law with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financing, securities, private equity and emerging businesses, venture capital transactions, family-owned businesses and succession planning, and counseling with respect to business issues, compliance and contract negotiation
  • He has extensive experience representing clients in various industries and service sectors throughout the United States, including manufacturing, technology, communications, energy, and healthcare

Practice Areas

Banking and Commercial Finance, Business Entities, Capital Markets and Securities, Corporate Governance and Compliance, Mergers and Acquisitions, Private Equity and Venture Financing, Securities Regulation and Technology Development and Licensing Industries: Banking and Finance, Communications, Energy, Healthcare, Manufacturing and Technology Community Involvement: Past-Chair, Tulsa Area Chapter of the American Red Cross President, The Summit Club of Tulsa (2018) Advisor, Oklahoma Innovation Institute Past Chair, University of Tulsa Alumni Association Past Chair, Oklahoma Sinfonia Past Chair, Oklahoma Investment Forum Past Board Member, Citizens Crime Commission Past Board Member, American Theater Company Past Board Member, University of Tulsa Hurricane Club

Practice Areas Explained

C. Bretton Crane's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases C. Bretton Crane 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.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

C. Bretton Crane is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Oklahoma →

Securities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oklahoma

Practicing law in Oklahoma. Legal matters in Oklahoma are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Tulsa are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Oklahoma state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about C. Bretton Crane

Where is C. Bretton Crane's law office located?
C. Bretton Crane's law practice is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The firm is Pray Walker PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does C. Bretton Crane handle?
C. Bretton Crane focuses on business, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oklahoma.
Where did C. Bretton Crane go to law school?
C. Bretton Crane earned their education at (M.B.A., 1985); (J.D., 1984); (J.D., 1984).
How can I contact C. Bretton Crane for a consultation?
You can contact C. Bretton Crane 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 C. Bretton Crane received?
C. Bretton Crane's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (Tulsa); Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships); Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law.

Education

M.B.A.
University of Tulsa
- 1985
J.D.
University of Tulsa
- 1984
J.D.
University of Tulsa
- 1984
B.B.A.
University of Tulsa
- 1980

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (Tulsa)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (Tulsa)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Tulsa)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Tulsa)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — Securities / Capital Markets Law (Tulsa)
- 2014

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