Atty. Justin Joy
Justin Joy is a shareholder in the Memphis office of Lewis Thomason. He leads Lewis Thomason’s Data Security, Artificial Intelligence, and Information Governance practice group and is the firm’s privacy officer.
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Justin Joy is a Shareholder based in Memphis, Tennessee, practicing at Lewis Thomason, P.C.. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on business, securities, product liability, civil rights, and health care. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2004), Arkansas (2005), United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee (2005), and United States District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas (2005). Educated at University of Memphis (J.D., 2004) and Wake Forest University (B.S. University, 2001). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Affiliations •American Bar Association •Arkansas Bar Association •Tennessee Bar Association •Memphis Bar Association. Serands clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Justin Joy is a shareholder in the Memphis office of Lewis Thomason
- He leads Lewis Thomason’s Data Security, Artificial Intelligence, and Information Governance practice group and is the firm’s privacy officer
- He provides counsel to clients in a variety of industries in the area of information privacy and cybersecurity including incident investigation and breach response management, regulatory compliance, privacy and security policy review and drafting, and cyber risk management
- Specifically in the area of healthcare, Mr. Joy counsels covered entities and business associates on a variety of matters pertaining to HIPAA Privacy Rule, Security Rule, and Breach Notification Rule compliance
- Mr. Joy speaks frequently to various groups and organizations on the topic of information privacy and cybersecurity
- In addition to HIPAA, he also advises healthcare organizations regarding a number of regulatory matters and represents healthcare professionals and entities in state and federal investigations
- Mr. Joy also regularly represents businesses and individuals in a variety of litigation matters including professional liability claims, insurance coverage disputes, business torts, and commercial disputes
- In addition, Mr. Joy frequently advises business clients regarding a range of governance, operational and strategic matters
- PROFESSIONAL HONORS AND ACTIVITIES •fellow, American Bar Foundation •Memphis Bar Association Board Member •Included in The Best Lawyers in America for Health Care Law •AIGP/Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional through the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) See Credential •CIPT/Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) through the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) •CIPP/US Certification
- Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US credential through the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) •Named on the list of “Mid-South Super Lawyers Rising Stars” •Graduate, International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) Trial Academy, 2010 •Articles editor, The University of Memphis Law Review •Recipient, Cecil C. Humphreys Fellowship •Phi Kappa Phi •Beta Gamma Sigma •National Business Institute 2025 Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Mr. Joy has worked on a pro bono bases counseling individuals in consumer transactions and related matters
- He has previously served on the board of directors of a multi-city ministry providing mentoring for new and expectant parents and on the board of a re-entry workforce development ministry
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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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 Memphis 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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