James Cortney “Cort” Sikes

Partner -- The Law Firm of Wykoff & Sikes

10+ Years of Experience

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.

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
Tennessee
Since 2005
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Languages

  • English:
    Spoken, Written

Partner
Wykoff & Sikes, PLLC
2016 –

Current

Associate
Sexton & Wykoff
2005 –

2016

CLE Committee
Knoxville Bar Association
2011 –

2014

University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
J.D. (2005)
2002


2005

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University of Tennessee – Knoxville
B.S. (2002)
1998


2002

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Top Attorney
CITY VIEW MAGAZINE
2021
Golden Gavel Winner for most votes received in the area of Social Security Disability.
Client Champion
Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Selected: 2018-2020
Top Attorney
CITY VIEW MAGAZINE
2020
Top Attorney
CITY VIEW MAGAZINE
2019
Golden Gavel Winner for most votes received in the area of Social Security Disability.
5.0 Rated
Lawyers.com
2017

Top Attorney
CITY VIEW MAGAZINE
2017
Top Attorney
CITY VIEW MAGAZINE
2016
Client Choice Award
Avvo
2016

Knoxville Bar Association

Member
2005 –
Current
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Websites & Blogs

Website
wykoffandsikes.com

135 Fox Road, Suite A
Knoxville, TN 37922
US
Telephone: (865) 320-9444
Fax: (877) 288-7152