Joel Gary Selik

Attorney Selik is a California & Nevada Legal Malpractice Certified Specialist and has been a litigation attorney for 40 Years. Debt & Judgment Collection, Malpractice, Trials, Settlements, Arbitrations and Mediation.

Experienced Attorney, Debt & Judgment Collection. Malpractice-Lawyet, Medical, CPA, Real Estate).
Personal Injury and other civil litigation experienced.

No Frivolous Cases, Ever.

• Free Consultation
  Free telephone Consultation.
• Contingent Fees
  Some cases contingent fees considered.
• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  Some cases taken on Contingent Fees-no attorney fee until you collect, costs only basis. In Nevada this is required: :"You may have to pay the opposing party's attorney fees and costs in the event of a loss." Nevada Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.2(e)

California

Since 1985

Nevada

Since 1985

Attorney, Expert Witness, Mediator

Joel G. Selik Attorney at Law - Legal Malpractice Certified Specialist California & Nevada

Current

Mediator and Arbitrator

Selik Law and Mediation

1991 - Current

Civil Litigation Mediator and Arbitrator. Personal Injury, Attorney Fee Disputes, Malpractice, Business Disputes, Breach of Contract and other Civil Cases.

Attorney

Selik Law Offices

1985 - Current

Michigan State Univ

Undergraduate Degree

Golden Gate Univ School of Law

Law Degree

University of San Diego School of Law

LL.M. (1989) | Law

Champions of Justice - Center Partnership Award

Nevada Legal Services

2022

Super Lawyer

Super Lawyers

2018

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2007 - 2009, 2018 Practice Areas: Professional Liability: Plaintiff (50%), Creditor Debtor Rights: Business (30%), Real Estate: Consumer (10%), Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff (10%)

Nevada Pro Bono Attorney of the Year

Nevada Legal Services

2018

Nevada Justice Assocation

Member

Current

Bar Association of North San Diego County

Member, Former Board of Directors

Current

San Diego County Bar Association

Member, Fee Dispute Arbitrator

Current

Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility State Bar of Nevada

Member

2022 - Current

California State Bar  # 117383

Member

1985 - Current

Cyber Security Tools & Techniques: How to Meet Your Ethical Obligations

State Bar of Nevada

March, 2023

Sued for Fees, Clients SLAPP Attorney - Another Reason to Never Sue your Clients

Consumer Attorneys of San Diego

September, 2022

Non-Recourse Funding

Consumer Attorneys of San Diego

January, 2021

New California Rules of Professional Conduct 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3 What Supervisors and Subordinate Lawyers Must Do

Consumer Attorneys

January, 2019

Cyber Security – What you Must Know

October 2022

Cognitive Biases with Juries, Voir Dire, Judges, Witnesses & Family, Vista, California

January 12, 2017

Bar Association of North San Diego County

Seminar for Attorneys on cognitive biases.

Cognitive Biases with Juries, Voir Dire, Judges, Witnesses & Family, Vista, California

January 12, 2017

Bar Association of North San Diego County

Seminar for Attorneys on cognitive biases.

Top Malpractice & Ethics Erros -- How to Avoid Being Sued, Vista, California

Bar Association of North San Diego County

Seminar for Attorneys on common legal malpractice and ethical issues.

Top Malpractice & Ethics Erros -- How to Avoid Being Sued, Vista, California

January 11, 2018

Bar Association of North San Diego County

Seminar for Attorneys on common legal malpractice and ethical issues.

Certified Specialist Legal Malpractice

State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization

2019

Q. Do I have a legal case for botched knee surgery in Nevada?

June 13, 2025

A: Yes, yes there may be a malpractice case. To prove malpractice it must be shown through expert testimony that the doctor acted below the standard of care. Another doctor of the same specialty would have to review the records to determine what can be proven.

There are many other issues that have to be evaluated to determine the case’s viability. In your particular situation, you should consult with an attorney right away due to the strict time deadlines for filing malpractice cases. In Nevada, the law recently changed from a one year time limit to a two year time limit. The two year time is not retroactive.

Q. Seeking legal help for patient negligence resulting in Stage 4 cancer diagnosis after years of missed signs.

June 13, 2025

A: I am so sorry for what happened to you.

A qualified medical expert would need to review all the evidence, and in particular the medical records, to determine if the healthcare providers acted below the standard of care, and if the breaches in the standard of care caused or contributed to the harm. If many cases, it is difficult to prove of the breach of the standard of care and or causation. Consult with experienced malpractice attorneys.

Q. Legal actions against rude ophthalmologist office in California after being turned away for late arrival.

June 9, 2025

A: There are no legal actions to be taken (other than complaining to the medical board) for rude behavior, even such heinous behavior such as described.

There is a possibility of a case if there was significant harm caused to your vision for the failure to attend to your medical needs, though and office may, generally, turn away potential patients who are late for appointments.