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James Cortney

James Cortney "Cort" Sikes

Partner -- The Law Firm of Wykoff & Sikes
  • Bankruptcy, Criminal Law, Family Law ...
  • Tennessee
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Biography

I am a trial attorney and Rule 31 Listed Family Mediator based in Knoxville, Tennessee. I represent clients in counties throughout East Tennessee and the Mid-State. I focus my practice on helping clients pursue their Social Security disability benefits, serious personal bodily injury cases (including car, motorcycle, truck, and premises liability), all areas of family law (child support cases, child custody, divorce cases, visitation cases, and family law mediation) bankruptcy, estate planning and probate, and criminal defense.

I began my practice in 2005 and since that time have fought for clients in jury trials, bench trials, and administrative hearings. I am also a certified and practicing Rule 31 Listed Family Mediator and work to negotiate agreements that benefit my clients everyday.

If you are in need of an attorney who can answer your questions, prepare a winning strategy for your case, and deliver results that will benefit you, call me anytime.

Practice Areas
Bankruptcy
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Social Security Disability
Traffic Tickets
Suspended License
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
DUI & DWI
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Juvenile Law
Landlord Tenant
Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    15-phone consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Tennessee
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6th Circuit
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Federal Circuit
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Partner
Wykoff & Sikes, PLLC
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Associate
Sexton & Wykoff
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CLE Committee
Knoxville Bar Association
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Education
University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
J.D. (2005)
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University of Tennessee - Knoxville
B.S. (2002)
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Awards
Top Attorney
CITY VIEW MAGAZINE
Golden Gavel Winner for most votes received in the area of Social Security Disability.
Client Champion
Martindale-Hubbell
Selected: 2018-2020
Top Attorney
CITY VIEW MAGAZINE
Top Attorney
CITY VIEW MAGAZINE
Golden Gavel Winner for most votes received in the area of Social Security Disability.
5.0 Rated
Lawyers.com
Top Attorney
CITY VIEW MAGAZINE
Top Attorney
CITY VIEW MAGAZINE
Client Choice Award
Avvo
Professional Associations
Knoxville Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Speaking Engagements
Mediation Training -- Bankruptcy and Social Security Disability
Tennessee Mediation School
Mediation Training -- Bankruptcy and Social Security Disability
Tennessee Mediation School
Mediation Training -- Bankruptcy and Social Security Disability
Tennessee Mediation School
In Chambers with Judge John Rosson, New Lawyer Series, Knoxville
Knoxville Bar Association
In Chambers with Judge Tim Irwin, New Lawyer Series, Knoxville
Knoxville Bar Association
In Chambers with Magistrate Michael Fortune, New Lawyer Series, Knoxville
Knoxville Bar Association
How to Get and Keep Clients, Small Law Firm Practice Toolkit CLE Series, Knoxville
Knoxville Bar Association
Certifications
Rule 31 Listed Family Mediator
Tennessee Supreme Court -- Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission
Websites & Blogs
Website
wykoffandsikes.com
Contact & Map
135 Fox Road, Suite A
Knoxville, TN 37922
Telephone: (865) 320-9444
Fax: (877) 288-7152