Atty. Warren L. Gooch

Atty. Warren L. Gooch

Warren Gooch received his undergraduate degree firm The University of Tennessee with high honors and has practiced law with the firm of Kramer Rayson LLP since completing his legal education at the University of Tennessee College of Law in 1977. He established the firm's health law practice in 1987 and has extensive experience in health care law, including regulatory, administrative, litigation and transactional matters.

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Profile Summary

About Warren L. Gooch at a glance

Warren L. Gooch is a government and health care attorney based in Knoxville, Tennessee, practicing at Kramer Rayson LLP. Admitted to practice in Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association. Educated at The University of Tennessee (J.D., 1977) and The University of Tennessee (BA, 1974). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Government Relations Practice (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026). Serands clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Warren Gooch received his undergraduate degree firm The University of Tennessee with high honors and has practiced law with the firm of Kramer Rayson LLP since completing his legal education at the University of Tennessee College of Law in 1977
  • He established the firm's health law practice in 1987 and has extensive experience in health care law, including regulatory, administrative, litigation and transactional matters
  • He is a member of the American Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, American Health Lawyers Association and the Tennessee Hospital Association
  • He was a Charter Member of the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization and he is listed in the administrative laws section in The Best Lawyers in America
  • Best Lawyers named him Lawyer of the Year in 2012 for Healthcare Law and City View named him Top Attorney in the categories of Administrative Law and Health Care Law for 2011 and 2012

Practice Areas Explained

Warren L. Gooch's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Warren L. Gooch handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Warren L. Gooch is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Tennessee →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Knoxville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Warren L. Gooch

Where is Warren L. Gooch's law office located?
Warren L. Gooch's law practice is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The firm is Kramer Rayson LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Warren L. Gooch handle?
Warren L. Gooch focuses on government, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
Where did Warren L. Gooch go to law school?
Warren L. Gooch earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (BA, 1974).
How can I contact Warren L. Gooch for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Warren L. Gooch received?
Warren L. Gooch's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law; Best Lawyers in America — Government Relations Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:; Best Lawyers in America — Government Affairs.

Education

J.D.
The University of Tennessee
- 1977
BA
The University of Tennessee
- 1974

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Government Relations Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Government Affairs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Health Care
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Public Policy
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Regulatory
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Recipient of Tennessee Hospital Association Meritorious Service Award, 1993
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fellow of Tennessee Bar Association
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — City View Top Attorney
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Administrative / Regulatory Law (Knoxville)
- 2020
Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (Knoxville)
- 2012

Bar Admissions

Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association

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