J. Scott Scott Hickman

Employment Law - Management

5.0 (1 reviews)

Nashville, Tennessee

30+ years experience

Sherrard Roe Voigt & Harbison PLC

Updated: Jan 04, 2026

Contact Information

(615) 742-4561

https://www.srvhlaw.com/attorneys/scott-hickman

1600 West End Avenue, Suite 1750, Nashville, TN 37203

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Bio

Scott Hickman practices in the areas of employment law and business dispute resolution. His practice primarily involves assisting businesses involved in litigation or other dispute resolution, often representing employers in employment matters, as well as assisting and advising them on day-to-day employee relations.Mr. Hickman graduated from Vanderbilt University Law School, where he was the senior managing editor of the Vanderbilt Law Review and was a member of the Vanderbilt Moot Court Board. While at Vanderbilt, he authored, “Efficiency, Fairness, and Common Sense: The Case for One Action as to Percentage of Fault in Comparative Negligence Jurisdictions that Have Abolished or Modified Joint and Several Liability," 48 Vand. L. Rev. 739 (1995) which has been cited several times by the Tennessee Supreme Court and several other law reviews. He also received the Candidate’s Award, given annually to the editorial board member who has contributed most significantly to the development of the second-year members of the law review.Prior to attending law school, Mr. Hickman graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in history from Tennessee Technological University. Scott Hickman practices in the areas of employment law and business dispute resolution. His practice primarily involves assisting businesses involved in litigation or other dispute resolution, often representing employers in employment matters, as well as assisting and advising them on day-to-day employee relations. Mr. Hickman graduated from Vanderbilt University Law School, where he was the senior managing editor of the Vanderbilt Law Review and was a member of the Vanderbilt Moot Court Board. While at Vanderbilt, he authored, “Efficiency, Fairness, and Common Sense: The Case for One Action as to Percentage of Fault in Comparative Negligence Jurisdictions that Have Abolished or Modified Joint and Several Liability," 48 Vand. L. Rev. 739 (1995) which has been cited several times by the Tennessee Supreme Court and several other law reviews. He also received the Candidate’s Award, given annually to the editorial board member who has contributed most significantly to the development of the second-year members of the law review. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Hickman graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in history from Tennessee Technological University.

Practice Areas

Employment Law - Management

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Employment Law - Management, Nashville (2021)
Recognized: Employment Law - Management
Recognized: Labor Law - Management
Practice Area: Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Practice Area: Employment Law - Individuals
Practice Area: Labor Law - Union
Practice Area: Litigation - Labor and Employment
Special Focus: Litigation
ACLU Bill of Rights Award (2015)
Martindale-Hubbell®, AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell® “Top Rated Lawyer,” Labor & Employment (2013)
Mid-South Super Lawyers, Employment & Labor (2024
Tennessee Technological University, B.S. summa cum laudeEndowed the William J. Brinker Study Abroad Scholarship in the History Department
Endowed the William J. Brinker Study Abroad Scholarship in the History Department
Vanderbilt University Law School, J.D.Member, Moot Court BoardRecipient, Candidate’s AwardSenior Managing Editor, Vanderbilt Law Review
Member, Moot Court Board
Recipient, Candidate’s Award
Senior Managing Editor, Vanderbilt Law Review

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2014

Education

Vanderbilt University, J.D., graduated 1995
Tennessee Tech University, B.S., summa cum laude, graduated 1985

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Reviews

Justin Nguyen

2 weeks ago

Indispensable Counsel for Complex Employment Litigation

Our company faced a high-stakes, multi-plaintiff employment litigation that threatened significant financial and reputational damage. After consulting with several firms, we engaged Scott Hickman at SRVH, and it was the best decision we could have made. Scott’s three decades of experience, particularly his deep focus on employment law for management, were immediately evident. He didn't just react to the lawsuit; he conducted a thorough analysis of our policies and the specific allegations, crafting a defense strategy that was both aggressive and strategically nuanced. His guidance through the discovery process was meticulous, and his ability to explain complex legal concepts to our executive team in clear, business-oriented terms was invaluable. Scott’s recognition as a 'Lawyer of the Year' in his field is well-deserved, reflecting the caliber of his advocacy. He successfully negotiated a resolution that was far more favorable than we anticipated, protecting our business interests completely. Beyond the outstanding result, his professionalism, responsiveness, and calm demeanor under pressure provided immense reassurance throughout a stressful period. For any Tennessee business navigating employment disputes or litigation, Scott Hickman is the attorney you want in your corner.