S. SCOT SIKES
PERSONAL: Born 8 April 1969, Savannah, Georgia; Spouse (Jenny); Children (Bradford;
Annabelle)
EDUCATION: B.S.; NorthGeorgiaCollege, The Military College of Georgia, Dahlonega, Georgia; 1991
J.D.; Mercer University; Walter F. George School of Law; 1999
ADMISSIONS: State Bar of Georgia
Supreme Court of Georgia
Federal Courts - Middle District of GA
Atlantic Judicial Circuit of GA
Columbus Bar Association
Chattahoochee Bar Association
Total Military Service (as of 7 November 2009): 22 years, 8 months
Military Grade/Rank & Branch of Service: MAJ (P), U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps
Date of Rank to Major: 1 April 2003
Source & Date of Commission: ROTC-Distinguished Military Graduate, 4 June 1991
Pay Entry Basic Date: 4 April 1987
Current Duty Assignment: Senior Defense Counsel, Southeast Region, 154th Legal Support Organization, U.S. Army Trial Defense Service, Team 12, Mobile, Alabama.
Former Duty Assignments:
Senior Defense Counsel, Region IX, Southern Field Office, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait (Jan-Jun 2006)
Region Executive Officer, Formerly Region II, Fort Benning, Georgia (Sep 2005-Jan 2006)
Senior Defense Counsel, 3d Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Georgia (Jun 2003-Aug 2005)
Trial Defense Counsel, Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia (Jun 2002-Jun 2003)
Trial Counsel, Fort Benning, Georgia (Apr 2000-Jun 2002)
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Military Education: Month & Year Completed
Basic Combat Training, Fort McClellan, AL August 1987
Advanced Individual Training (MOS: 52G) August 1988
Airborne Course July 1989
Military Police Officer Basic Course August 1993
Unit Movement Officer Course May 1995
Military Police Officer Advanced Course (RC) November 1999
151st JAGC Officer Basic Course, TJAGLC April 2000
Combined Arms & Services Staff School February 2001
Criminal Law Advocacy Course, TJAGLCS April 2001
Jude Advocate Officer Advanced Course January 2008
Civilian Education: Month & Year Completed
North Georgia College & State University
The Military College of Georgia
Dahlonega, Georgia
Degree: Bachelor of Science June 1991
Major in Political Science; Minor in Criminal Justice
Military Awards/Decorations: Year(s) Awarded
Army Service Ribbon 1987
Parachutist Badge 1989
National Defense Service Medal (2nd award) 1991, 2003
Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal 1991
German Armed Forces Efficiency Badge (Bronze) 1993
Humanitarian Service Ribbon 1995
Joint Meritorious Unit Award 1995
Army Achievement Medal (w/ 3 Oak Leaf Clusters) 1996, 2002, 2003, 2008
Army Commendation Medal (w/ 2 Oak Leaf Cluster) 1995, 1996, 2002
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal 2004
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal 2006
Meritorious Service Medal 2006
Other Significant Military Accomplishments: Year(s) Awarded/Achieved
Distinguished Honor Graduate, MPOBC 1993
Distinguished Honor Graduate, Unit Movement Off Crs 1995
Other Significant Military Accomplishments (continued):
AUSA Leadership Award, JAOBC 2000
As Tort Claims Attorney at Fort Benning, Georgia,
received the U.S. Army Claims Service Commander’s Coin
of Excellence for proactive involvement in military aircraft
disaster. 2001
Letter of Commendation from former TAJAG
(MG Altenburg) for JAG Corps recruiting achievement. 2002
Chronological Listing of Military Assignments as a Judge Advocate:
Duty Assignment Duty Status Dates
Student, 151st JAGC Officer Basic Course Active Army Jan – Apr 00
Tort Claims Attorney, Fort Benning, GA Active Army Apr 00–Jun 01
Trial Counsel, Fort Benning, GA Active Army Jun 01 –May 02
Trial Defense Counsel-Hunter Army Airfield, GA Active Army May 02-Jun03
(3D ID)
Senior Defense Counsel (Fort Stewart Field Office) Active Army Jun 03-Aug 05
Region Executive Officer (Region II) Active Army Sep 05-Jan 06
Senior Defense Counsel (Region IX, Kuwait) Active Army Jan 06-Jun 06
Senior Defense Counsel USAR/TPU Nov 06-Present
Chronological Listing of Civilian Employment:
Positions Held: Dates
Owner/Operator, Sikes Bench Advertising Jun 91-Nov 92
Hinesville, GA
Intern / Investigator, District Attorney’s Office, Atlantic Judicial Circuit Jun 92-Dec 92
Hinesville, GA
Principal/Owner, Law Offices of Scot Sikes, Columbus, GA Sep 06 - Present
Professional Certification/Licensure: State Bar of Georgia (November 1999). Member and/or licensed to practice before: United States District Court, Middle District of Georgia; Supreme Court of Georgia; Atlantic and Chattahoochee Judicial Circuits of Georgia.
Professional Affiliations: American Association of Justice (AAJ); Georgia Trial Lawyers Association (GTLA)
