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Atty. Joy B. Day

Atty. Joy B. Day

Joy Day is one of only fourteen female lawyers in the State of Tennessee who is certified as a civil trial specialist by the National Board of Legal Specialty Certification. With more than 150 days of trial to her credit, Joy has significant trial experience in high-exposure, complex cases and is more than comfortable in the courtroom.

Brentwood Brentwood 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Joy B. Day at a glance

Joy B. Day is an Of Counsel based in Brentwood, Tennessee, practicing at Law Offices of John Day, P.C.. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, business, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1996), Michigan (1997), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (1997), and Tennessee (1998). Educated at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law (J.D., 1996) and University of Tennessee (B.A., 1992). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Brentwood, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Joy Day is one of only fourteen female lawyers in the State of Tennessee who is certified as a civil trial specialist by the National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
  • With more than 150 days of trial to her credit, Joy has significant trial experience in high-exposure, complex cases and is more than comfortable in the courtroom
  • Joy has enjoyed a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating, the highest rating possible, since 2004
  • And she has been named a Mid-South Super Lawyer every year since 2009 -- only five percent of Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi lawyers are chosen each year
  • Joy is licensed in state and federal courts in Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio and Michigan, and she has actively handled cases in each of those jurisdictions
  • Joy is also a Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 Listed General Civil Mediator
  • Joy is a past-President of the Tennessee Supreme Court Historical Society, an organization she served on since 2007
  • Joy served for six years on the Tennessee Commission for Continuing Legal Education and Specialization, where she was elected to both the positions of Treasurer and Chair of the Commission
  • Joy is also a member of the Content Review Board for the Tennessee Judiciary Museum
  • Joy is a graduate of the Tennessee Bar Association's Leadership Law Program, and she has also served on the Tennessee Bar Association's Youth Court Advisory Board
  • She was a founding member of Belmont University's American Inn of Courts and is a member of the John Marshall American Inn of Court
  • She is a member of the Tennessee Bar Association, Michigan Bar Association, Ohio Bar Association, Kentucky Bar Association, Nashville Bar Association and Williamson County Bar Association
  • Joy is married to her best friend, John Day
  • People often ask Joy how it is to work together as husband and wife, and her response is that it works for them
  • She had a great example as her Mom and Dad owned their own business and worked together for many years
  • Since Joy and John are both lawyers, they understand the stresses of the job and they enjoy working together

Practice Areas Explained

Joy B. Day's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joy B. Day handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Joy B. Day is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Tennessee →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Joy B. Day is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Joy B. Day is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →

Product Liability

Joy B. Day is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Tennessee →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Joy B. Day is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Brentwood 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.

Looking for additional Tennessee attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Brentwood or all attorneys in Tennessee.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Joy B. Day

Where is Joy B. Day's law office located?
Joy B. Day's law practice is located in Brentwood, Tennessee. The firm is Law Offices of John Day, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joy B. Day handle?
Joy B. Day focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, business, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Joy B. Day practiced law?
Joy B. Day has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Joy B. Day go to law school?
Joy B. Day earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact Joy B. Day for a consultation?
You can contact Joy B. Day directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Joy B. Day received?
Joy B. Day's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
- 1996
B.A.
University of Tennessee
- 1992

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1996
Michigan
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Admitted: 1997
Tennessee
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee
Admitted: 2001
Kentucky
Admitted: 2002

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