By Sydney Melson
The Birmingham Times
Growing up the middle child of 10 brothers and sisters gave Birmingham attorney Dan Crane a unique perspective.
“I got to see how older children interacted; I knew what to expect in middle school and high school; and I always had someone to help me deal with problems,” he said.
Crane’s father, an entrepreneur whose work involved military components, instilled in all 10 children the value of having a strong work ethic. “He’s an inspirational person,” Crane said of his dad. “[He] treated us all the same. He demanded a lot from us and held us accountable. He always talked about making people better and helping the community.”