| 词条 | Jim Wilkes |
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| name = Jim Wilkes | image = File:Jim Wilkes, Courtesy of Stetson College of Law.jpg | image_size = | caption = | birth_name = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1950|11|6}} | birth_place = Tampa, Florida | body_discovered = | death_cause = | resting_place = | resting_place_coordinates = | residence = | nationality = American | other_names = | known_for = Advocacy of nursing care residents | education = | alma_mater = University of South Florida, Stetson University College of Law | employer = | occupation = Lawyer | awards = | signature = | website = http://www.wilkesmchugh.com | footnotes = }}Jim Wilkes (born November 6, 1950) is an American lawyer. Born in Tampa, Florida, he is known for his advocacy on behalf of nursing home residents who have been victims of abuse.[1] Legal careerWilkes received his undergraduate degree from the University of South Florida and his Juris Doctor degree from Stetson University College of Law in 1983 and founded the law firm of Wilkes & McHugh, P.A. in 1985.{{Citation needed|date=January 2019}} Wilkes, and his firm Wilkes & McHugh, P.A., gained national recognition for handling nursing home abuse and neglect lawsuits.[2] He has been featured in People magazine,[3] as well as on television shows such as Dateline,[4] 48 Hours[5] and CBS Evening News.[6] 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.[7] In 2017, Wilkes represented comedian Cedric The Entertainer in a lawsuit stemming from the Aliso Canyon gas leak.[8] He is licensed to practice law in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Texas.[9] He is a member of the American Bar Association and the American Association for Justice.{{Citation needed|date=January 2019}} Music industryWilkes is also involved in the music industry as a performer and business manager. He launched Streamsound Records, along with long-time producer Byron Gallimore.[10][11] The roster includes Jaida Dreyer, who released her debut album I Am Jaida Dreyer in early 2013, Austin Webb and Dakota Bradley.[12] Streamsound Records is based in Nashville, Tennessee.[13] Red Vinyl Music was established in late 2010 when long-time producer Byron Gallimore partnered with Jim Wilkes and Tim McHugh. In January 2017, Red Vinyl Music sold the rights to 3,000 songs to Ole.{{To whom?|date=March 2019}}[12][13] During a 2012 Florida election, Wilkes used his music industry corporations to max out political donations.[14] CharityWilkes donated $100,000 to the relief efforts in Southeast Asia after the 2004 tsunami.[15][16] Jim Wilkes also serves as a personal mentor and legal advisor to two nationally-recognized sports champions. Wilkes has been an advisor and friend to former boxing super middleweight champion Jeff Lacy and junior middleweight champion Ronald Winky Wright.[17][18][15] Wilkes was nominated for the Al Buck Manager of the Year for 2004–2005 by the Boxing Writers Association of America.[19] He created an advocacy group, The Coalition to Protect America's Elders, now known as Families for Better Care.[20] The group serves as a voice for nursing home residents. The former Executive Director of Families for Better Care was elected to serve as the president of the nation's largest and oldest nursing home resident advocacy group, The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care.[21] Sources1. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.businessobserverfl.com/section/detail/bedside-advocate/|title=Bedside Advocate -- Business Observer - Tampa Bay, Bradenton, Sarasota, Fort Myers, Naples|website=www.businessobserverfl.com}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Wilkes, Jim}}2. ^http://www.nationallawjournal.com/id=900005411840/Carving-out-a-lucrative-niche?slreturn=20170421133425 3. ^{{cite web|url=http://people.com/archive/making-them-pay-vol-52-no-18/|title=Making Them Pay – Vol. 52 No. 18|date=8 November 1999|publisher=}} 4. ^Datline: "Video Cameras in Nursing Homes". NBC, August 1, 2000 5. ^48 Hours: "Saving Mom & Dad". CBS, July 30, 1998 6. ^CBS Evening News: "Nursing Homes in Trouble". CBS, May 18, 2000 7. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.ltlmagazine.com/article/ltcs-10-most-influential-people|title=LTC's 10 most influential people - I Advance Senior Care|website=www.ltlmagazine.com}} 8. ^{{cite web |title=Cedric the Entertainer sues SoCalGas over 'ultra-hazardous' well leak and his neighbors are glad |url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2017/06/22/cedric-the-entertainer-is-suing-socalgas-over-ultra-hazardous-well-leak-and-his-neighbors-are-glad/ |website=The Mercury News}} 9. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.wilkesmchugh.com/james-l-wilkes-ii/|title=Biography James L. Wilkes, II|publisher=}} 10. ^"McGraw producer Gallimore forms label", Country Standard Time, February 21, 2012 11. ^"New Nashville Label, Streamsound Records, Launched", Radio-Info.com, February 21, 2012 12. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/500m-backed-ole-acquires-3000-songs-red-vinyl-music-buyout/|title=$500m-backed ole acquires 3,000 songs in Red Vinyl Music buyout|date=10 January 2017|website=Music Business Worldwide}} 13. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.studiodaily.com/2017/01/ole-acquires-red-vinyl-music/|title=Ole Acquires Red Vinyl Music|date=25 January 2017|publisher=}} 14. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/local/tampa-businesses-linked-to-influential-trial-lawyer-are-major-contributors/1244172|title=Tampa businesses linked to influential trial lawyer are major contributors to Pinellas sheriff race|date=4 August 2012|website=Tampa Bay Times}} 15. ^1 {{cite web|url=http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2005-01-23/news/0501230015_1_wilkes-south-asia-jeb|title=Bush Sees Familiar Face In Thailand|website=tribunedigital-orlandosentinel}} 16. ^Smith, Brad: [https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/tampatribune/access/778008851.html?dids=778008851:778008851&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&date=Jan+12%2C+2005&author=BRAD+SMITH&pub=Tampa+Tribune&edition=&startpage=1&desc=Local+Lawyer+Sees+Tsunami+Devastation "Local Lawyer Sees Tsunami Devastation"], Metro Section, Page 1. Tampa Tribune, January 12, 2005 17. ^Berkow, Ira: [https://select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=FA0E17FB355B0C718CDDA10894DD404482 "BOXING; Fighter and Lawyer Are Hard to Beat as an Unlikely Team"], Section D, Page 7. New York Times, August 2, 2005 18. ^1 Cotey, John C.: [https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/sptimes/access/877023941.html?dids=877023941:877023941&FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&date=Aug+3%2C+2005&author=JOHN+C.+COTEY&pub=St.+Petersburg+Times&desc=Fortune+finds+way+to+fame "Fortune Finds Way to Fame"], Section C, Page 1. St. Petersburg Times, August 3, 2005 19. ^1 {{cite web|url=http://www.bwaa.org|title=Boxing Writers Association of America - Boxing Journalism|website=Boxing Writers Association of America - Boxing Journalism}} 20. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.familiesforbettercare.com/|title=Families for Better Care|publisher=}} 21. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.nccnhr.org/|title=National Consumer Voice|website=www.nccnhr.org}} 6 : Florida lawyers|University of South Florida alumni|People from Tampa, Florida|1950 births|Living people|Stetson University College of Law alumni |
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