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Kramer Rayson LLP

United States 2025

Overview

Kramer Rayson LLP has been offering lasting solutions and providing sound legal advice since 1948. Our Tennessee law firm engages in the general practice of law, with the majority of our work consisting of representing businesses and government entities in employment law, tax law and contractual law matters. We also represent clients in immigration, estate planning, health care law and taxation, as well as the defense or prosecution of civil claims.

Kramer Rayson LLP has 27 lawyers who are graduates of various law schools, including The University of Tennessee, the University of Memphis, Vanderbilt University, the University of Arkansas, Seattle University, Southern Methodist University, The College of William & Mary, and Washington and Lee University.

We encourage our attorneys to become involved in activities outside the practice of law. Our attorneys have served on many local boards, including the Knoxville Museum of Art and The University of Tennessee. In addition, members of our firm are actively involved in state and local bar associations, and participate in numerous charitable and educational entities and activities.

Our firm has offices in Knoxville and Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The Knoxville office is located on the 25th and 26th floors of the First Horizon Plaza. Our Oak Ridge office is located at 105 Donner Drive, Suite A.


Founded:
1948
Size:
28
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Practice Areas:
20
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
17

Rankings

Regional

Knoxville

Tier
1
Knoxville
Administrative / Regulatory Law
Tier
1
Knoxville
Bet-the-Company Litigation
Tier
1
Knoxville
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Knoxville
Corporate Law
Tier
1
Knoxville
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Tier
1
Knoxville
Employment Law - Management

Firm Leadership

Betsy J. Beck
Management Committee
John E. Winters
Partner
Robert L. Bowman
Managing Partner
Thomas M. Hale
Management Committee

About Our Clients

Alcoa Inc.;Auto Owners Ins.; BWXT Y-12, LLC; Blalock Companies; Bluegreen Corporation; Borden Dairy Company; Centerra Group, LLC; Chubb Group of Insurance Companies;Citigroup Inc.;City of Lenoir City;City of Townsend; Collier Development Co.,Inc.; Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC; Dow Chemical Company; CROET; Functional Pathways,; General Motors Corporation;Grange Mutual Casusalty Co.;Helen Ross McNabb Center;Knoxville Utilities Board;Lenoir City Utilities Board;Lockheed Martin Corporation;Loudon County Government; Maryville College; National Healthcare of Oak Ridge;Oak Ridge Associated Universities; Pro-2-Serve; Spanish Fork Properties,Inc.; South College;St. Thomas Health Services;State Auto Insurance Co.;State Farm Insurance Co.;Stowers Machinery Coporation;Sunrise Community;Superior Steel,Inc.;Tennessee Farmers Mutual Insurance Co.;Tennova Healthcare;Town of Farragut;United States Cellular Corporation;UT Battelle,LLC;Vestal Manufacturing;Vulcan Construction Materials,LP;WESKEM,LLC

Select Clients

AGC Glass Co., North America Alcoa, Inc. Auto-Owners Insurance Borden Dairy Company BWXT Y-12, LLC Centerra Group, LLC Citigroup Inc. Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC Dow Chemical Company East Tennessee Children's Hospital Functional Pathways of Tennessee, LLC General Motors Corporation Grange Mutual Casualty Co. Knoxville Utilities Board Oak Ridge Associated Universities Roman Catholic Diocese of Knoxville St. Thomas Health Services Tennessee Farmers Mutual Insurance Company Tennova Healthcare Town of Farragut U.S. Cellular Corporation UT-Battelle, LLC

Rankings

Regional

Knoxville

Tier
1
Knoxville
Administrative / Regulatory Law
Tier
1
Knoxville
Bet-the-Company Litigation
Tier
1
Knoxville
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Knoxville
Corporate Law
Tier
1
Knoxville
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Tier
1
Knoxville
Employment Law - Management
Tier
1
Knoxville
Insurance Law
Tier
1
Knoxville
Labor Law - Management
Tier
1
Knoxville
Litigation - Insurance
Tier
1
Knoxville
Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier
1
Knoxville
Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
Tier
1
Knoxville
Litigation - Municipal
Tier
1
Knoxville
Litigation - Real Estate
Tier
1
Knoxville
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Tier
1
Knoxville
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Tier
1
Knoxville
Trusts and Estates
Tier
2
Knoxville
Land Use and Zoning Law
Tier
2
Knoxville
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Tier
2
Knoxville
Real Estate Law
Tier
3
Knoxville
Health Care Law

Practice Areas

Kramer Rayson LLP has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 20 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Administrative / Regulatory Law
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Corporate Law
  • Employment Law - Individuals
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Government Relations Practice
  • Health Care Law
  • Insurance Law
  • Labor Law - Management
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
  • Litigation - Municipal
  • Litigation - Real Estate
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Real Estate Law
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Workers' Compensation Law - Employers

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Kramer Rayson LLP proudly has 17 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Client Comments

A strong relationship between a client and their law firm is key to achieving the best possible outcomes. Open communication, trust, and collaboration ensure that attorneys understand each client’s unique goals and needs. Choosing the right firm means finding a team with the experience, knowledge, and dedication to guide you through every stage of the legal process.
Client comments reflect personal opinions and individual experiences. Every case is different, and outcomes depend on specific facts and circumstances. Past results and testimonials do not guarantee similar outcomes in future matters. For personalized legal advice, consult directly with an experienced attorney who can evaluate your specific situation and provide tailored guidance.
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Awards

Kramer Rayson LLP is honored to be recognized for excellence by Best Law Firms and other leading legal industry organizations. Our rankings and awards reflect the dedication, skill, and results our attorneys deliver across a wide range of practice areas. In addition to our Best Law Firms awards, Kramer Rayson LLP has earned accolades from respected national and regional publications for outstanding legal service and professional achievement. Explore our awards below to learn more about how Kramer Rayson LLP continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.
Best Law Firm 2018
Chambers USA 2017

Offices & Contacts

Knoxville, TN
800 South Gay Street, Suite 2500
P.O. Box 629
Knoxville, TN 37929
United States
Oak Ridge, TN
105 Donner Drive, Suite A
P.O. Box 629
Oak Ridge, TN 37901
United States
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