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Attorneys from Wilkes & McHugh, P.A. have been recognized across the nation as “pioneers” in nursing home abuse litigation. In fact, the National Law Journal featured Wilkes & McHugh P.A.’s nursing home abuse litigation practice in its “Plaintiffs’ Hot List” publication.
Click here to read more about Wilkes & McHugh, P.A.'s nursing home abuse attorneys being named to the "Plaintiffs' Hot List."
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WILKES & McHUGH, P.A. ATTORNEY:
James L. Wilkes, II
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Jim Wilkes founded Wilkes & McHugh, P.A. with Tim McHugh in 1985. Mr. Wilkes received his undergraduate degree from the University of South Florida and his Juris Doctorate degree from Stetson University College of Law in 1983.
Under Mr. Wilkes' and Mr. McHugh's leadership, Wilkes & McHugh, P.A. 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.
He is licensed to practice law in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Texas. 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 Mississippi Bar Association, the Tennessee Bar Association, the State Bar of Texas, the American Bar Association, and the American Association for Justice.
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Jones vs. Advocat, Inc. (7/14/00) $3 million
Notable Appellate Rulings:
Lowe vs. Beverly Enterprises, Inc. (5/21/96) $2.7 million
Spilman vs. Beverly Enterprises, Inc. (12/8/93) $2.7 million
Awards:
Mr. Wilkes has been named repeatedly one of The Best Lawyers in America, the most recent of which was in 2007.
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