Jim Wilkes | |
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| Born | James Lewis Wilkes, II [1] |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of South Florida, Stetson University College of Law |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Known for | Advocacy of nursing care residents |
| Website | www.yourcasematters.com |
James Lewis Wilkes, II is an American lawyer. Born in Tampa, Florida, he is known for his advocacy on behalf of nursing home residents who have been victims of abuse. [2]
Wilkes and his firm Wilkes & McHugh, P.A. gained national recognition for handling nursing home abuse and neglect lawsuits. [3] He has been featured in People magazine, [4] as well as on television shows such as Dateline, [5] 48 Hours [6] and CBS Evening News . [7] Long-Term Living magazine wrote that Wilkes could be "described as a 'holy terror' for nursing home administrators everywhere" in an article that named him one of the top 10 most influential people in the industry. [8]
In 2017, Wilkes represented comedian Cedric The Entertainer in a lawsuit stemming from the Aliso Canyon gas leak. [9]
He is licensed to practice law in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Texas. [10]
In December 2006, Jim Wilkes, along with his partner Timothy McHugh, and their law firm Wilkes & McHugh, P.A. were sued by former clients in a class action suit filed in a U.S. district court in Memphis, Tennessee. The suit alleged that Wilkes, his partner and their law firm had knowingly collected millions of dollars in unlawful and excessive contingency fees in violation of Tennessee's medical malpractice act, which limits an attorney's contingency fee to one third of all damages paid and which requires court approval. These clients alleged that Wilkes & McHugh never obtained court approval of its fees and intentionally charged clients in excess of one third. The district court certified the case as a class action against Wilkes & McHugh. While Jim Wilkes and Timothy McHugh denied these claims, the case was ultimately settled for $4 million, without any finding of liability. "While there has been no finding of liability on the part of the Wilkes & McHugh defendants, attorneys considering charging fees in excess of statutorily prescribed limits will take note of the resolution of this matter," U.S. District Judge Jon McCalla wrote in his order approving the settlement." [11] [12] [13]
In October 2015, Jim Wilkes represented Harry Reid in a product liability lawsuit against Thera-Band maker Hygenic Intangible Property Holding Co. and related companies. The lawsuit sought $50,000 as compensation for alleged face, eye, and rib injuries that Reid claimed to suffer while using the Thera-Band product. [14] [15] [16] While still in office, Wilkes provided the use of his corporate jet to Harry Reid. [17]
Wilkes is also involved in the music industry as a performer and business manager. He launched Streamsound Records, along with long-time producer Byron Gallimore. [18] [19]
Red Vinyl Music was established in late 2010 when long-time producer Byron Gallimore partnered with Jim Wilkes and Tim McHugh. In January 2017, Red Vinyl Music sold the rights to 3,000 songs to Ole.[ to whom? ] [20] [21]
During a 2012 Florida election, Wilkes used his music industry corporations to max out[ clarification needed ] political donations. [22]
Wilkes donated $100,000 to the relief efforts in Southeast Asia after the 2004 tsunami. [23] [24]
Jim Wilkes also serves as a personal mentor and legal advisor to two nationally-recognized sports champions. Wilkes has been an advisor and friend to former boxing super middleweight champion Jeff Lacy and junior middleweight champion Ronald Winky Wright. [25] [26] [23] Wilkes was nominated for the Al Buck Manager of the Year for 2004–2005 by the Boxing Writers Association of America. [27]
He created an advocacy group, The Coalition to Protect America's Elders, now known as Families for Better Care. [28] The group serves as a voice for nursing home residents. The former Executive Director of Families for Better Care was elected to serve as the president of the nation's largest and oldest nursing home resident advocacy group, The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care. [29]
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