About Us

Disability Insurance Law Firm Serving Clients in Tennessee and Throughout the U.S.

Let our experienced team of attorneys protect your rights! We are a team of dedicated, experienced attorneys who provide representation in long-term and short-term disability cases throughout the United States.

At Cody Allison & Associates it is our mission to obtain ERISA disability insurance benefits for our clients. In addition to providing representation for individuals who have been denied long-term disability benefits, or those who have been “cut-off” from benefits they were receiving, Cody Allison & Associates, PLLC also provides monthly monitoring services for clients who are currently receiving monthly long-term disability benefits but do not want to deal with the headaches involved with constantly updating medical information and forms for the insurance company.

We understand that the disabled face not only financial ruin when they become unable to work but face physical and emotional challenges that affect every aspect of their lives and the lives of their families. We also understand that pursuing a claim for disability can be very stressful and intimidating. The lawyers at Cody Allison & Associates, PLLC would love to speak with you. You can call our Nashville, Tennessee National Headquarters at (615) 234-6000, or TOLL-FREE NATIONWIDE: (844) LTD-CODY to speak with an attorney about your case at no charge.

Disability Insurance Law Firm Serving Clients in Tennessee and Throughout the U.S.
ERISA Counsel

ERISA Counsel

ERISA is an extremely specialized area of the law that requires specific knowledge of the claims procedures and requires litigation in federal court if a final denial is issued. Cody Allison & Associates, PLLC is well-versed in the federal law which governs ERISA claims.   If you are planning to pursue a claim for long-term disability benefits, it’s important you feel comfortable with the attorneys, paralegals and staff of a law firm before making a selection.  Cody Allison & Associates, PLLC won’t rush you off the phone but rather take the necessary time to get to know you and the details of your ERISA, or non-ERISA, disability benefit claim.

Meet our experienced team of Long-Term Disability Insurance Lawyers

Meet Our Team
Cody Allison
Cody Allison
MEMBER / MANAGING ATTORNEY
Sam Payne
Sam Payne
SENIOR ATTORNEY
J. Todd Faulkner
J. Todd Faulkner
SENIOR ATTORNEY
Richard House
Richard House
SENIOR ATTORNEY
Drew Hickman
Drew Hickman
ATTORNEY
Tawna Grey
Tawna Grey
ATTORNEY – OF COUNSEL
Cody Allison
Cody Allison
MEMBER / MANAGING ATTORNEY
Attorney Cody Allison is proud to be a Tennessee native.  Cody is a 1994 graduate of University of Tennessee at Knoxville and 1999 graduate of Mississippi College Law School.  Cody leads in administering the Tennessee Bar Exam to prospective Tennessee attorneys.  Cody is honored to serve as the Chief Proctor for the State of Tennessee’s Bar Exam, through the Tennessee Board of Law Examiners.  Additionally, Cody is certified by the Tennessee Supreme Court (Rule 21) as an Attorney Mentor for…
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Sam Payne
Sam Payne
SENIOR ATTORNEY
Attorney Samuel (Sam) Payne is a Nashville native. Sam is a graduate (Valedictorian) of FRA; an honors graduate of Vanderbilt University and top graduate (Order of the Coif) of Vanderbilt University Law School. While in law school, Sam was a member of one of the law reviews, serving on the Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law. Sam is licensed to practice law in Tennessee and Alabama. Sam is also admitted to Federal Court in Tennessee. Sam Payne is rated “AV Preeminent”…
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J. Todd Faulkner
J. Todd Faulkner
SENIOR ATTORNEY
Todd Faulkner is an attorney with the firm.  He was born and raised in Murfreesboro, TN, but has lived in Nashville for over 20 years.  Todd received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Middle Tennessee State University.  He is also a 1999 graduate of the Nashville School of Law where he graduated in the top 10% of his class.  While in law school, Todd was president of the Honor Council and a member of the Honorable Society of Cooper’s Inn…
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Richard House
Richard House
SENIOR ATTORNEY
Born and raised in Tennessee, Richard brings 26 years of experience to Cody Allison & Associates, PLLC. He bases his law practice on the time-honored values of integrity, hard work, and serving people. He is consistently lauded by current and former clients for being meticulous, responsive, and above all a person who cares about his clients and how the legal system impacts their lives. An experienced litigator with deep knowledge of the Court system and its rules, Richard previously served…
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Drew Hickman
Drew Hickman
ATTORNEY
Drew Hickman comes to us from Birmingham, Alabama. He earned his undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Dallas and his Master’s Degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the Florida Institute of Technology. He then moved back to Birmingham and graduated from Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law. While in law school Drew participated in trial and client counseling competitions. He also received an award for his study in Pretrial Practice. Upon graduating law school, Drew worked as an attorney…
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Tawna Grey
Tawna Grey
ATTORNEY – OF COUNSEL
Attorney Tawna Grey is Of Counsel at Cody Allison and Associates, PLLC. She graduated in the top 20% of her class from Nashville School of Law. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from Middle Tennessee State University. Prior to attending law school, Tawna worked as an adjuster and special investigator in the auto insurance industry for a decade. Tawna enjoys spending time with her husband – two children, as well as tree shaping and soap sculpting.
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