Braden M. Wayne

Braden M. Wayne leads Steckler Wayne Cochran PLLC's corporate counsel section, where he serves as outside counsel to various private equity firms, their portfolio companies, and independent businesses. Having operated multiple healthcare and retail startups, Braden is an attorney who understands the nuances of business transactions and business litigation. This deep, operational experience forms the bedrock of Braden's practice today. His holistic approach leads client's to call on Braden for everything from bet-the-company litigation to debt and equity financing, real estate transactions, mergers & acquisitions, and strategic and operational advice. Braden has been consistently selected by D Magazine as one of Dallas' Best Attorneys Under 40, and by Thomson Reuters as a Rising Star.

Braden sits on the advisory board for various clients, and serves as Chief Legal Counsel for Jarvis Analytics, a leading dental analytics software provider. Prior to joining Steckler Wayne Cochran, PLLC, Braden served as co-chair of the corporate law section at a regional firm headquartered in Dallas, and as General Counsel for one of the largest diamond and jewelry retailers and wholesalers in the country.