Joseph Johnsen

About Joseph

For 15 years, Joseph (“Joey”) Johnsen represented doctors and hospitals in defense litigation. After becoming a partner at his firm, he decided to change course and focus on representing individuals in claims against insurance companies.

Since 2022, Joey has resolved six cases for $1.2 million or more on behalf of Tennessee residents. He has tried cases as first-chair counsel in both state and federal courts in Tennessee. His experience includes personal injury, premises liability, class actions, medical malpractice, first-party insurance claims, workers’ compensation, and healthcare regulation.

Joey has worked in small firms, regional firms, and a large national firm. Now in his third decade of practice, he is proud to be part of Minner Vines Injury Lawyers, PLLC.

Education

Joey was born in Lexington, Kentucky, and graduated from high school in North Carolina. He earned his undergraduate degree from Furman University, where he later worked as an Admissions Counselor.

He received his law degree from Drake University Law School, where he published an article in the Law Review and was selected to participate in a constitutional law course taught by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.

Personal

Away from work, Joey coaches his 4 children in football, basketball, and baseball leagues around Nashville and middle Tennessee. He and his wife, Erin, enjoy Zanies for stand-up comedy shows and Ryman Auditorium for concerts.