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James Cortney "Cort" Sikes

19 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Criminal Law, Family Law...
Tennessee

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Legal Knowledge

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Legal Analysis

5.0/5.0

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Communication Skills

5.0/5.0

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Benjamin T. Barnett March 24, 2020

Rating: 10

Mr. Sikes is both liked and widely respected by as an exceptional attorney. He has a unique ability to connect with both clients and attorneys. His work product is top notch and his presentation both is skilled and persuasive. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing legal services. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

I have had many difficult cases mediated by Mr. Sikes and he has solved some that very few could.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

I have not been against or on the same side of Mr. Sikes, but ha has mediated for me several times and I have mediated for him. On both occasions I have found him to be very professional and skilled as an advocate and mediator.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
I have had half a dozen cases in the last year and have some pending now.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Cort is exceptionally effective because he is affable, prepared, and up do date on the law and mediation techniques.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Mr. Sikes has always been right on top of the law and changes that have made our mediations very effective.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Mr. Sikes makes good points and counterpoints of legal interpretation. It has been a vital part of successfully settling several complex cases.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Mr. Sikes has, and utilizes well, a wide variety of communication skills to effectively identify with and convey complex legal issues to very different litigants and attorneys.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Mr. Sikes is one of the rare examples of an attorney held in the highest esteem by nearly every member of the bar for his excellence in ethical and professional representation.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Mediation, Disability, Divorce

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Jedidiah "Jed" McKeehan October 19, 2018

Rating: 10

I know that Cort will continue to be an effective mediator and attorney for years to come. I'm glad to know him. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Other

Mediator and Colleague in the Legal Community

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Different Client, Same Side of Case

He has served as the mediator for me on a number of occasions

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
Over the last several years

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Cort has done a great job as a mediator for me on mulitple occasions. I know I will continue to use him.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

He provides sound advice and information about the courts and probable outcomes.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

His interpretation of the law is on point. I have never believed him to have misinterpreted the law.

Communication Skills: Excellent

He is an excellent communicator. Otherwise people would not use him as a mediator.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Cort has always behaved ethically and fairly in all of my dealings with him.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Mediation, Family Law

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

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