Carrigan Hicks

Carrigan Hicks is a Nashville attorney whose documented practice includes workers’ compensation defense. She has represented employers in disputes concerning workplace injuries, including proceedings before Tennessee workers’ compensation tribunals. Her litigation work involves analyzing employee claims, medical and employment evidence, and the legal standards governing benefits. She works on matters where insurers and employers need to evaluate contested injuries and potential exposure under Tennessee law.

Carrigan received her J.D. from Mississippi College School of Law, where she participated in moot court and the Women’s Student Bar Association. She also earned a B.A. from Jacksonville State University. Her legal studies included the research, legal writing, and advocacy skills needed to assess disputed claims. Her background is relevant to representing clients in hearings and appeals involving statutory workplace injury rules.

Carrigan has appeared as counsel for employers in Tennessee workers’ compensation proceedings. In a 2025 appeals-board matter involving a logistics company, she was identified as counsel for the employer in a dispute arising from a truck driver’s reported injuries. Her earlier professional background includes legal assistant and externship work. These experiences contribute to the case organization, preparation, and evidentiary review required in contested workplace injury claims.

Carrigan Hicks approaches workers’ compensation litigation through the careful review of case records and applicable Tennessee law. Her court appearances demonstrate experience working on employer-side disputes over medical treatment and job-related injuries. Her practice involves helping clients understand procedural requirements, assess their defenses, and prepare for litigation. The focus of her legal work remains on the facts and obligations relevant to each individual claim.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Manier & Herod, P.C.
• Member, Tennessee Bar Association
• Member, Tennessee Defense Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Tennessee

Education

• Mississippi College School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD) (Magna Cum Laude)
• Jacksonville State University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science (Cum Laude)

Awards & Badges