Atty. John Warner Ray
Mr. Ray is the founder of the firm and a member of its health care group.
Health Care Law Attorney · Serving Atlanta, GA · 36+ Years Experience
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About John Warner Ray at a Glance
John Warner Ray is a Member based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Ray & Gregory, LLC. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on health care. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1990). Educated at University of Georgia (J.D., 1990) and University of Georgia (B.B.A., 1987). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Georgia Georgia Academy of Healthcare Attorneys American Health Lawyers Association Governing Board, Ridgeview Institute, Inc. Serves clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John Warner Ray
- Mr. Ray is the founder of the firm and a member of its health care group
- Before founding the firm in 1994, Mr. Ray worked in the health care group at Long, Aldridge & Norman, LLP (n/k/a, Dentons)
- For the past 26 years, Mr. Ray has represented a broad array of health care providers
- These providers include acute care hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, long-term hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, large physician groups, imaging centers, radiation therapy centers, home health agencies and private duty nursing companies
- Mr. Ray has significant experience representing health care providers in proceedings before various state and federal agencies in matters that involve certificates of need, licensure and reimbursement
- Mr. Ray also has significant experience representing hospitals and physicians in disputes regarding medical staff membership and clinical privileges
- Mr. Ray has been involved in numerous cases involving managed care contracts and payor disputes
- Mr. Ray also assists our health care clients resolve day-to-day operational issues, including: governance
- medical staff
- EMTALA
- managed care agreements
- provider and employment agreements
- and structuring transactions to comply with federal and state laws, including those relating to fraud and abuse, self-referral and HIPAA
- Finally, Mr. Ray assists our health care clients with various corporate matters, including acquisitions and formation of joint ventures
Practice Areas Explained
John Warner Ray's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Warner Ray handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Atlanta.
Health Care Law in Atlanta
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Atlanta
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Atlanta Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Atlanta-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Atlanta Choose John Warner Ray
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish John Warner Ray's practice in the field of health care.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John Warner Ray brings 36+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Health Care Practice
Concentrating on health care means John Warner Ray's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Atlanta
A Atlanta-based practice means John Warner Ray attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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