Dane Bruun, a Corpus Christi native, joined Welder Leshin, LLP in September of 2007 to practice maritime law.

As a lifelong resident, Dane brings a familiarity with the area and its people to bear on the cases he handles. His goals as an attorney are to be responsive to his clients' needs and resolve issues in a manner that most closely meets his clients' circumstances, whether through negotiation, trial or an alternative form of dispute resolution.

He is married to Barbara Jane "Janie" Bruun. Dane enjoys golf, a good duck hunt, and sight casting to redfish with his fly rod.

Education: University of Texas (B.A., 2000); University of Houston Law Center (J.D., 2007); Environmental & Energy Law & Policy Journal (Senior Editor); Publication: "A Violation of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act by National Marine Fisheries Service," 1 Envt'l & Energy L. & Pol'y J. 397 (Spring 2007)

Admitted to Bar: Texas, 2007

Admitted to Practice: U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas

Practice Areas: Civil Litigation; Admiralty and Maritime Law

Professional Activities: State Bar of Texas; Texas Young Lawyer's Association; Corpus Christi Young Lawyer's Association; Propeller Club of the Port of Corpus Christi; Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute

No designation has been made by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization for a Certificate of Special Competence in this area.