A well-respected, knowledgeable, experienced trial lawyer, Joanie was born and raised in Pulaski, Tennessee. After completing her Bachelor's degree at the University of Mississippi, she attended the Nashville School of Law and graduated in 1985. Joanie received her license to practice law in October of 1985 and began her law practice in Nashville, Tennessee. A short time later, she moved her practice to Franklin, where she has remained since 1987. She is a member of the Williamson County Bar Association and the Tennessee John Marshall American Inns of Court. She practices all aspects of Family Law in Williamson and Davidson Counties.