Mr. James L. Wilkes, II

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Mr. James L. Wilkes, II: Attorney with Wilkes & Associates
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Jim Wilkes founded Wilkes & McHugh with Tim McHugh in 1985.

Under Mr. Wilkes's and Mr. McHugh's leadership, the firm has earned more than $1.5 billion in courtroom verdicts and hundreds of millions in out-of-court settlements. Wilkes & McHugh was recognized by The National Law Journal as one of the top firms in the nation for our results in court.

Mr. Wilkes is a frequent lecturer on personal injury issues and has been recognized across the country for his vocal advocacy on behalf of victims of fraud and abuse. He has repeatedly gained national and local media attention for the firm's effective representation of our clients.

Mr. Wilkes has a five-star AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell for high ethical standing. He has been named one of The Best Lawyers in America by Best Lawyers since 2001, and a Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers Magazine since 2006. He was inducted into the Litigation Counsel of America and the International Academy of Trial Lawyers.

His other awards and nominations include:

The 2006 Resident’s Rights Award from the National Citizens Coalition for Nursing Home Reform for his exceptional commitment to improving the lives of nursing home residents. The Florida Justice Association’s John E. Krupnick Award for Perseverance in 2005. The Florida Justice Association's President’s Award in 1997. Nomination for the prestigious National Aging and Law Award by the AARP.
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Areas of Practice (8)

  • Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Assisted Living Facility Abuse and Neglect
  • Catastrophic Injury
  • Wrongful Death
  • Truck Accidents
  • Aviation Accidents
  • Trial Practice

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of South Florida, B.A., Political Science, 1981
Law School Attended:
Stetson University College of Law, J.D., 1983
Year of First Admission:
1984
Admission:
United States Supreme Court; United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama; United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama; United States District Court for the Southern District of Alabama; United States District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas; United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas; United States District Court for the Eastern District of California; United States District Court for the Northern District of California; United States District Court for the Central District of California; United States District Court for the Southern District of California; United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida; United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida; United States District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi; United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi; United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas; 1984, Florida; 2014, Georgia; 2011, Kentucky; 1998, Alabama; 2000, Mississippi; 2001, Tennessee; 2002, California; Pennsylvania; 1998, Arkansas; 1998, Texas
Memberships:
He is a member of the State Bar of Alabama, the Arkansas Bar Association, the State Bar of California, the Florida Bar, the Florida Justice Association, the Hillsborough County Bar Association, the Kentucky Bar Association, the Mississippi Bar Association, the Tennessee Bar Association, the State Bar of Texas, the American Bar Association, and the American Association for Justice.
ISLN:
911994337

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