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John Ray Clemmons, a native of Lebanon, Tennessee, earned admission to the Tennessee Bar in May, 2007. John Ray received his Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Columbia University in 1999 and his Juris Doctor from theUniversity of Memphis School of Law in December, 2006.. John Ray was elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives on November 4, 2014.  As a member of the Tennessee General Assembly, he representsDistrict 55 which is located entirely within Metropolitan Nashville & Davidson County.. Super Lawyers named John Ray a "Rising Star" in business litigation in the Mid-South in 2014 and 2015.. John Ray is a Rule 31 Listed General Civil Mediator.  As a trained mediator, he brings the unique perspective of having represented plaintiffs and defendants in a wide range of cases in mediation.. As a civil litigator, John Ray represents businesses and individuals, as plaintiffs and defendants. He has represented clients on issues including, but not limited to: acquisitions; administrative law; banking; business formation; civil rights; construction; contracts; employment; negotiations; personal injury; product liability; real estate transactions and disputes; Title IX; and, copyright and trademark registration.. With an interest in supporting the arts and entrepreneurial spirit of Nashville, John Ray provides pro bono legal services to deserving local artists and entrepreneurs as an active member of the Volunteer Lawyers & Professionals for the Arts through the Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville.. Prior to practicing law, John Ray spent time in public service and politics, during which he served as a legislative aide for a U.S. congressman in Washington, DC, Political Director of the Tennessee Democratic Party, and consultant and advisor to multiple local and statewide political campaigns.. While attending Columbia University, John Ray rowed on the Columbia lightweight crew and performed research for visiting professor George Stephanopoulos.. John Ray and his wife, Tamara, are the proud parents of John, Finn, Henry, and Wrigley, their dog. Outside the office and between civic activities, John Ray spends his free time with his family, supporting local sports teams and playing ice hockey as the captain of an adult hockey league team.

I wanted to be a lawyer so that I could solve problems and help people. I see the legal profession as a service and my clients are at the center of everything I do. My goal for every legal matter is to build relationships and work together to find a way to achieve a client's goals.. As the daughter of an entrepreneur, I grew up working in a family-owned business and, as a result, I have a passion for helping businesses and the people that run them. I also know that starting and owning a business is a gutsy move made by people who have identified their goals and are willing to forge a path to achieve them. I see my role as building strong client relationships and sorting out the legal nuts and bolts of a situation so that clients are free to actually run their business.. Much of my work since becoming an attorney has been with companies in the new and constantly changing hemp industry. I love the challenge of keeping up with the constant changes that are taking place. I understand that in new businesses, particularly those in new industries, things move quickly and issues often arise without warning, making my devotion to clients and ability to think on my feet two of my best tools.. My approach to legal services offers flexible options for business formation, contracts, regulatory compliance in hemp and other industries, and advice. With a variety of fee structures and comprehensive packages for the different parts of a business’s life cycle, I'm happy to work with you to find the best solution for your specific needs.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Nashville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Nashville and surrounding areas.