Atty. Wayne R. Kramer

Atty. Wayne R. Kramer

Wayne R. Kramer has over 38 years of experience in his practice areas of Tax, Real Estate, Estate Planning, Administration and Trusts, and Corporate and Transactional.

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About Wayne R. Kramer at a glance

Wayne R. Kramer is a trusts attorney based in Knoxville, Tennessee, practicing at Kramer Rayson LLP. Admitted to practice in Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association. Educated at Seattle University (J.D., 1978) and Southern Methodist University (—, 1975). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — City View Top Attorney for Corporate Law, Taxation and Estate Planning/Trusts (2026). Serands clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

Wayne R. Kramer has over 38 years of experience in his practice areas of Tax, Real Estate, Estate Planning, Administration and Trusts, and Corporate and Transactional. He represents individuals as well as a wide variety of small businesses and large companies. Mr. Kramer has a sound understanding of the law and is problem solver. He searches for "common ground" between parties in conflict and finds the counseling aspect of law to be the most rewarding. He has provided guidance to individuals, small businesses, and large companies through difficult times as well as in periods of growth and prosperity.

Mr. Kramer assists his clients in a myriad of business and tax issues and provides them with much predictability and guidance as they navigate through the complexities of the ever-changing tax and other laws and as they work with state and local authorities who regulate and implement those laws. Mr. Kramer has extensive experience in taxation and has represented clients with regard to many issues and before various administrative bodies, including the Tennessee Department of Revenue and Tennessee State Board of Equalization. Those areas of law include primarily the following:

  • Ad valorem real and tangible personal property tax
  • State and local sales and use tax
  • Real property and general corporate matters
  • Commercial and business transactions
  • Estate planning and administration

Practice Areas Explained

Wayne R. Kramer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Wayne R. Kramer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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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 Wayne R. Kramer

Where is Wayne R. Kramer's law office located?
Wayne R. Kramer'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 Wayne R. Kramer handle?
Wayne R. Kramer focuses on trusts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
Where did Wayne R. Kramer go to law school?
Wayne R. Kramer earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (—, 1975).
How can I contact Wayne R. Kramer for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Wayne R. Kramer received?
Wayne R. Kramer's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — City View Top Attorney for Corporate Law, Taxation and Estate Planning/Trusts; Best Lawyers in America — Mid-South Super Lawyers; Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates (Knoxville).

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Seattle University
- 1978
Southern Methodist University
- 1975

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — City View Top Attorney for Corporate Law, Taxation and Estate Planning/Trusts
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mid-South Super Lawyers
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates (Knoxville)
- 2013

Bar Admissions

Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association

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