Joshua Nielsen was raised in Henderson County, North Carolina, and attended the University of North Carolina Wilmington for his undergraduate degree where he majored in history and English. He graduated at the top of his class and department and received both the departmental and university's highest honors. Josh attended law school at Elon University where he graduated in the top 15 percent of his class and competed nationally in a mock trial.

After law school Josh returned to Asheville where he met the most important person in his life, his beautiful wife. They live with their wonderful daughter in Asheville. Josh has focused his practice in Western North Carolina and is firmly committed to helping his local communities through zealous legal representation.

In his free time, Josh enjoys riding motorcycles, dirt biking, skiing and snowboarding, golf and anything that keeps him outdoors and active.