1. Jim Wilkes has been featured in People magazine, as well as on television shows such as Dateline, 48 Hours and CBS Evening News.
11 Facts About Jim Wilkes
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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.
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In 2017, Jim Wilkes represented comedian Cedric The Entertainer in a lawsuit stemming from the Aliso Canyon gas leak.
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Jim Wilkes is licensed to practice law in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Texas.
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In October 2015, Jim Wilkes represented Harry Reid in a product liability lawsuit against Thera-Band maker Hygenic Intangible Property Holding Co.
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Jim Wilkes is involved in the music industry as a performer and business manager.
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Jim Wilkes launched Streamsound Records, along with long-time producer Byron Gallimore.
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Jim Wilkes donated $100,000 to the relief efforts in Southeast Asia after the 2004 tsunami.
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Jim Wilkes serves as a personal mentor and legal advisor to two nationally-recognized sports champions.
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Jim Wilkes has been an advisor and friend to former boxing super middleweight champion Jeff Lacy and junior middleweight champion Ronald Winky Wright.
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Jim Wilkes created an advocacy group, The Coalition to Protect America's Elders, now known as Families for Better Care.