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Cort Sikes
also known as James Cortney Sikes
About Cort
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 representing clients in Social Security disability cases, serious personal bodily injury cases (including car, motorcycle, truck, and premises liability), child support cases, child custody and visitation cases, family law mediation, and criminal defense.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
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- Credit Card
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Licensed in Tennessee for 21 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 2005
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Location
Wykoff & Sikes, PLLC
135 Fox Road, Suite A, Knoxville, TN, 37922
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Cort Sikes's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 16 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Bryan | January 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Outstanding Communication and Courtroom Presence
If you're looking for an attorney who will faithfully represent your interests, be your advocate in the courtroom, and always, always get back to you quickly with clear and concise responses, then I hope you'll consider Cort Sikes. Cort has represented me on matters of family law and helped me ens...
Posted by anonymous | November 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Incredible attorney
Cort took over my case and completely turned the direction it was taking around. He advocated for myself and my child. He was kind, courteous and professional. I cannot recommend him enough. His staff is very helpful too.
Posted by Holly | April 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Registered Nurse
Cort was able to come in after I had already retained another lawyer and get the job done. He truly is very talented, won’t waste your time or money and you will get results you want. I highly recommend him and his office staff is very professional and was very attentive to all of my needs.
Posted by Alicia | March 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Very helpful
Cory and his staff were wonderful to work with! They were very helpful in getting my disability approved and preparing for my hearing. I would recommend them to anyone needing a reliable lawyer!
Posted by Tracy Long | May 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Honest !
Mr. Sikes is an extremely well spoken honest individual. When dealing with my extremely complicated case his experience with the sitting judge gave me a clear and realistic expectation of how the judge had ruled in similar cases he had been apart of over the years. He listened to my concerns and addr...
Cort Sikes's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Cort is an excellent attorney and mediator. He is effective and efficient at his work and gets the right results for clients and parties to mediation. I recommend Cort to any prospective client or attorney needing a mediator."
"Cort is an hard working, efficient, and effective advocate for his clients. The same applies to him as a mediator. I would highly recommend him for representation or mediation."
"I am a big fan of Cort Sikes. He has always been a pleasure to work with in family law cases, and, though I have not had the pleasure of using him as a mediator yet, I know that his temperament, ethics, and knowledge of the law will make him an excellent mediator. I wholeheartedly endorse Cort and readily recommend him to clients and lawyers, alike, in the fields of family law, family law mediation, and personal injury work. Sincerely, Sherif Guindi"
"Conducted himself with a high degree of professional courtesy while aggressively representing his client."
"I readily endorse Mr. Sikes. I have seen him represent folks in our community and have always been left very impressed by his advocacy on behalf of his clients. Not only is he well respected within the legal community and by judges, but he is also a persuasive and vigorous litigator for his clients. He would be well worth the money for anyone considering hiring Mr. Sikes for their legal needs."
"Cort Sikes is a top-notch lawyer. As a former child support prosecutor, I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Sikes on many, many cases. I would recommend him to anyone."
"I endorse this attorney. Mr. Sikes works diligently to achieve his client's goals while at the same time maintaining a professional relationship with opposing attorneys. I would not hesitate recommending him to my friends."
"I endorse this lawyer. Cort Sykes is a terrific advocate for his clients. I can pay him my highest compliment which is that if I had a legal issue I would hire him to represent me."
"I 100% endorse Mr. Sikes. He is knowledgeable and he is able to communicate well with both clients and judges. Clients using Mr. Sikes will be happy that they did."
"Mr. Sikes is a fantastic mediator. He is able to connect with the client and really understands their concerns. He also was able to offer a different way of looking at issues to reach creative conclusions. I endorse this lawyer."
"I have the highest level of confidence in Mr. Sikes and endorse him without reservation. I would not hesitate to send friends and family to him for legal services."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Cort on multiple cases dealing with complex child support and disability issues. I have always found him to be extremely knowledgeable and a great advocate for his client. I would recommend him without hesitation."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have litigated cases against Cort as well as using him as a mediator. He has a very effective manner of diffusing difficult situations and always strives for the best outcome for his clients. As a mediator, he works through the issues patiently while not allowing the process to get off track."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Sikes is an excellent choice for your divorce or child support case. Mr. Sikes is honest, compassionate, and hardworking!"
"Cort and I were opposing counsel in a divorce matter which not only involved custody issues and property division, but also was consumed with high emotions of both parties throughout the entirety of the matter. Cort and I worked very well together to help our clients reach a fair mediation settlement. I endorse this lawyer."
"I have had the pleasure of working with Cort for a few years now. He is always the utmost professional and strives for the best for his clients. He is passionate about the law and very will respected within the community. I 100% endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Sikes is a top notch lawyer in family practice. He knows the law and knows the right time to pounce on an issue."
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Personal injury lawyer
Daniel Parish
Family lawyer
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Sherif Guindi
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Divorce and separation lawyer
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Experience
Honors
2023
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Top Attorney Bankruptcy Creditor, CityView Magazine
2022
Top Attorney Adoption, CityView Magazine
2022
Top Attorney DUI Defense, CityView Magazine
2022
Top Attorney Social Security Disability, CityView Magazine
2022
Top Attorney Mediation, CityView Magazine
2021
Top Attorney Social Security Disability, CityView Magazine
2020
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Top Attorney Social Security Disability, CityView Magazine
2019
Golden Gavel Winner for Social Security Disability, City View Magazine
2019
Top Attorney DUI Defense, CityView Magazine
2018
Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
5.0 out of 5.0 client rated, Lawyers.com
2017
Client Champion Silver 2017, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
5.0 out of 5.0 star client review rated, Google
2016
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Cityview Top Attorney -- Social Security Disability, CityView Magazine
2016
Client's Choice Child Support, Avvo
2011
5.0 out of 5.0 client reviewed, Lawyers.com
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Member, Wykoff & Sikes, PLLC
2005 - 2016
Attorney, Sexton & Wykoff, PLLC
Associations
2005 - Present
Knoxville Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
United States District CourtMember of Bar
2005 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth CircuitMember of Bar
Tennessee Bar Association
Member
2012 - 2014
Knoxville Bar Association CLE CommitteeCommittee Member
Education
2005
University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
University of Tennessee, Knoxville (main)
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2020
Tennessee Family Law Mediation School
Family Law Mediation Technology
2019
Mediation Training
How Social Security Disability and Bankruptcy Comingle with Divorce Mediation
2019
Law Call
Bankruptcy
2018
Divorce and Child Custody
Law Call
2014
New Lawyer Series
In Chambers with Judge John Rosson
2013
New Lawyer Series
In Chambers with Magistrate Michael Fortune
2013
New Lawyer Series
In Chambers with Judge Tim Irwin
2012
Small Law Firm Practice Toolkit CLE Series
How to Get and Keep Clients
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can an early payoff of child support be executed without notifying the custodial parent of the intent to do so?
07 Jan 2018
Q&A
How long after the 90 days do I have to call the court to schedule a court date? Can I request a court date after my closing?
26 May 2016
Q&A
What can I do about non custodial parent drinking problem
22 May 2016