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Atty. John Warner Ray

Atty. John Warner Ray

Mr. Ray is the founder of the firm and a member of its health care group.

Atlanta Atlanta 36 yrs experience 36 year
Call (470) 974-2076 Book Appointment

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About John Warner Ray at a glance

John Warner Ray is a Member based in Atlanta, Georgia, practforg at Ray & Gregory, LLC. They haand 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. 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. Actiand member of State Bar of Georgia Georgia Academy of Healthcare Attorneys American Health Lawyers Association Governing Board, Ridgeview Institute, Inc. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • 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

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

Practforg law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 andnue, and the substantiand 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.

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Where is John Warner Ray's law office located?
John Warner Ray's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Ray & Gregory, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has John Warner Ray practiced law?
John Warner Ray has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did John Warner Ray go to law school?
John Warner Ray earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.B.A., 1987).
How can I contact John Warner Ray for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John Warner Ray receiandd?
John Warner Ray's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Georgia
- 1990
B.B.A.
University of Georgia
- 1987

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1990

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