Jim Wilkes Net Worth
Jim Wilkes is an internationally recognized individual. Throughout his life, he has found great success, yet not without effort.
He is an attorney with decades of experience representing nursing home residents, known for aggressively fighting on their behalf.
Early Life and Education
Jim Wilkes was born in Southampton, England. Although from modest means, he received an academic scholarship to Emmanuel College at Cambridge University renowned for its history and culture – Wilkes being part of this grand tradition.
Wilkes specializes in representing nursing home residents who have experienced abuse, and also works within the music industry – having recently launched Streamsound Records as an independent record label.
Wilkes keeps his personal life private and does not disclose details regarding any relationships; however, Erika follows him on Instagram and she has liked several pictures of him shirtless playing golf. According to court documents he is currently married to Trista Tauchas.
Professional Career
Jim Wilkes is an eminent attorney renowned for his contributions to both the legal and music industries. A prominent advocate for victims of fraud or abuse, his exceptional legal skills are widely acknowledged; additionally he is renowned for winning several prestigious golf championships over time.
Wilkes boasts several well-known clients, such as Cedric the Entertainer and Harry Mason Reid. Additionally, he is involved in various business ventures, including co-launching Streamsound Records with producer Byron Gallimore.
Wilkes is currently married to Trista Tauchas and recently made headlines after they were seen together at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Wearing matching outfits, Wilkes has shared photos with his fans on social media of them looking their best together.
Achievement and Honors
Jim Wilkes donated $100,000 towards relief efforts following the 2004 tsunami in Southeast Asia and also established several undergraduate scholarships bearing his name.
Advisor and friend to two nationally-renowned boxing champions in the US. Emeritus board member for United States Air Force Academy Alumni Association.
Although rumors about his possible affair with Erika Jayne from Real Housewives of Beverly Hills circulated, Tampa lawyer Keith Thompson denied them. Instead, he posted on Instagram a photo with Trista Tauchas as Tristan Tauchas’ much-younger wife; both couples reside in a luxurious South Tampa mansion complete with swimming pool, gym and game room amenities.
Personal Life
Jim Wilkes is married with one child. Professionally, he holds memberships in several professional associations such as State Bar of Alabama, Arkansas Bar Association, Florida Bar Association Hillsborough County Bar Association and Florida Justice Association; in addition, Martindale-Hubble awarded him their highest ethical standing rating AV Preeminent rating.
Wilkes & McHugh was established by him years ago and since has amassed over $1.5 billion in verdicts from nursing homes for clients suffering abuse or negligence. Their firm is best-known for filing claims on behalf of abuse victims against these institutions.
He serves as both friend and advisor to two world champion boxing managers and songwriters, having previously served in the US Army (he was wounded by a grenade) before graduating from SUNY Potsdam.
Net Worth
James Lewis Wilkes II is an attorney known for suing nursing homes. Recently, however, he made headlines for an unexpected reason; The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Erika Jayne was seen out with Wilkes at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and looked as though she were on a date.
Jayne was wearing skintight leggings and pumps while Wilkes donned blue jeans paired with a leather jacket for their stroll through the casino.
Wilkes is also an entrepreneur outside his legal practice; he owns various investments such as owning the Tampa Bay Lightning and Red Vinyl Music, alongside producer Byron Galimore.
