Kramer Rayson LLP is proud to announce that 20 of our attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, the nation’s most respected peer-review guide to legal excellence.
Since 1983, Best Lawyers has set the standard for recognizing outstanding attorneys, with honorees chosen entirely through peer nominations and a rigorous review process. Lawyers recognized must be in active practice and in good standing, ensuring clients receive credible recommendations for top legal representation.
Kramer Rayson LLP 2026 Best Lawyers Honorees
- George R. Arrants, Jr. – Corporate Law; Employment Law – Management
- Beecher A. Bartlett, Jr. – Insurance Law; Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants & Plaintiffs
- Betsy J. Beck – Employment Law – Management
- Robert L. Bowman – Employment Law – Management; Labor Law – Management; Land Use & Zoning Law
- John C. Burgin, Jr. – Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law; Employment Law – Management; Labor Law – Management
- William J. Carver – Litigation – Insurance; Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
- Shannon Coleman Egle – Health Care Law
- Robert A. Crawford – Insurance Law
- Bryce E. Fitzgerald – Employment Law – Management
- Warren L. Gooch – Administrative / Regulatory Law; Government Relations Practice; Health Care Law
- Thomas M. Hale – Bet-the-Company Litigation; Commercial Litigation; Corporate Law; Litigation – Land Use & Zoning, Municipal, and Real Estate
- John T. Johnson, Jr. – Commercial Litigation; Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
- Steven E. Kramer – Employment Law – Management; Labor Law – Management; Litigation – Labor & Employment
- Jackson G. Kramer – Litigation – Trusts & Estates; Real Estate Law; Trusts & Estates
- Wayne R. Kramer – Trusts & Estates
- Nathaniel D. Moore – Insurance Law; Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
- Brandon L. Morrow – Employment Law – Management; Litigation – Labor & Employment
- Edward G. Phillips – Employment Law – Management; Labor Law – Management; Litigation – Labor & Employment
- Kate E. Tucker – Employment Law – Management; Immigration Law
- John E. Winters – Employment Law – Management; Health Care Law; Insurance Law; Labor Law – Management; Litigation – Labor & Employment
About Kramer Rayson LLP
Founded in 1948, Kramer Rayson LLP provides full-service legal counsel to businesses, individuals, and organizations across Tennessee. Our practice spans employment law, health care, corporate and tax matters, estate planning, litigation, and more. With offices in Knoxville and Oak Ridge, our 26 attorneys are committed to delivering trusted legal representation while serving as active leaders in professional, civic, and charitable organizations throughout our community.
About Best Lawyers
Founded in 1983, Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected peer-review ranking service in the legal profession. Recognition is based entirely on confidential peer feedback and a thorough verification process. Today, Best Lawyers publishes lists in more than 75 countries, serving as a trusted resource for individuals and businesses seeking top legal counsel.
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