Sarah W. Hickman

The founding partner of Wagar Hickman, LLC, in Mandeville, Louisiana, Sarah W. Hickman serves clients in and around the Mandeville area. Her practice mainly focuses on defending plaintiffs in personal injury cases, especially medical malpractice.

• Family trusts
• Medical powers of attorney
• Last wills and testaments

Passionate about law from a young age, Ms. Hickman interned as a high school student at several law firms. A graduate of Louisiana State University, she obtained her Bachelor of Arts with a double major in history and French in 2008 and graduated with her Juris Doctor at the top of her class in 2014. Gaining her license to practice in Louisiana the same year, she is also admitted before the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana.

As a young lawyer with tenacity and a distinguished career, Ms. Hickman has worked on several jury trials and handled complex cases in appellate courts. She gives it her all right from the beginning while preparing the case till it goes to trial in the courtroom, paying attention to every little detail, which might eventually make a big difference in the outcome. She guides her clients with compassion and keeps them intimated of the case proceedings, so they are well-aware of the law and their rights.

Named as a Rising Star in the personal injury category by the American Institute of Legal Advocates, Ms. Hickman holds a “Very Good” rating on Avvo, with plenty of positive client reviews, and she is lauded by her peers for her work ethic and mentorship capabilities. Moreover, The National Trial Lawyers have named her among their Top 40 Under 40 attorneys list. Ms. Hickman is an active member of the Louisiana Association for Justice and the Federal Bar Association.