Meyer, Njus, Tanick, Linder & Robbins, PA | Full-Service Law Firm

Carrie Swiggum is an associate attorney at Meyer, Njus, Tanick, Linder & Robbins, P.A., where she represents clients in a range of civil matters, including employment, civil rights, defamation, and trusts and estates. She also advises businesses as outside counsel, helping clients navigate legal risk with practical, forward-looking guidance.

Carrie brings a people-centered approach to her practice, grounded in the understanding that legal disputes are rarely just legal—they are personal, professional, and often high-stakes for the individuals involved. She prioritizes clear communication and steady guidance, helping clients make sense of complex situations while keeping their broader goals in focus. Her experience spans all phases of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, and mediation.

Before becoming an attorney, Carrie worked in journalism, an experience that continues to shape her legal practice. Her background sharpened her ability to listen closely, ask the right questions, and identify the story at the heart of a dispute—skills that are especially valuable in matters involving workplace dynamics, reputational harm, and individual rights. She brings that perspective to both her advocacy and her client relationships.

Carrie is also a qualified neutral under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. This dual role allows her to approach disputes with both an advocate’s discipline and a neutral’s perspective, helping clients pursue resolution strategies that are not only effective, but practical.

Carrie earned her J.D. from Mitchell Hamline School of Law, where she served as a Legal Writing Assistant for first-year students and continues to volunteer as a judge for the school’s annual Summit Cup Oral Argument Competition. She holds a Master of Journalism from University of British Columbia, where she also served as a student researcher with the UBC Law Innocence Project. In that role, she identified a significant discrepancy in physical evidence used to convict an individual serving a life sentence. Carrie earned her undergraduate degree, summa cum laude, from University of Minnesota.

She grew up on a family farm in southeastern Minnesota, where she developed a strong appreciation for hard work, collaboration, and community; values that continue to guide her practice today.

Outside of her work, Carrie remains engaged in volunteer efforts and initiatives that expand access to justice.