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Joel Gary Selik

Joel Gary Selik

Certified Specialist Legal Malpractice by State Bar of California Board of Legal
  • Collections, Legal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice ...
  • California, Nevada
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Biography

Attorney Selik has been a litigation attorney for over 36 Years, Trials, Settlements, Arbitrations and Mediation. Experienced Malpractice Attorney (Lawyer, Medical, CPA, Real Estate), Debt & Judgment Collection. Personal Injury and other civil litigation experienced. No Frivolous Cases, Ever.

Practice Areas
    Collections
    Legal Malpractice
    Medical Malpractice
    Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
    Personal Injury
    Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
    Nursing Home Abuse
Fees
  • 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)
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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Nevada
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Attorney
Selik Law Offices
- Current
Education
Michigan State Univ
Undergraduate Degree
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Golden Gate Univ School of Law
Law Degree
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University of San Diego School of Law
LL.M. (1989) | Law
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Awards
Champions of Justice - Center Partnership Award
Nevada Legal Services
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
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
Professional Associations
Nevada Justice Assocation
Member
Current
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Bar Association of North San Diego County
Member, Former Board of Directors
Current
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San Diego County Bar Association
Member, Fee Dispute Arbitrator
Current
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Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility State Bar of Nevada
Member
- Current
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California State Bar  # 117383
Member
- Current
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State Bar of Nevada  # 402
Attorney Member
- Current
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Consumer Attorneys of San Diego
Member, Former Board of Directors
- Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Cyber Security Tools & Techniques: How to Meet Your Ethical Obligations
State Bar of Nevada
Sued for Fees, Clients SLAPP Attorney - Another Reason to Never Sue your Clients
Consumer Attorneys of San Diego
Non-Recourse Funding
Consumer Attorneys of San Diego
New California Rules of Professional Conduct 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3 What Supervisors and Subordinate Lawyers Must Do
Consumer Attorneys
Speaking Engagements
Cyber Security – What you Must Know
Cognitive Biases with Juries, Voir Dire, Judges, Witnesses & Family, Vista, California
Bar Association of North San Diego County
Seminar for Attorneys on cognitive biases.
Cognitive Biases with Juries, Voir Dire, Judges, Witnesses & Family, Vista, California
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
Bar Association of North San Diego County
Seminar for Attorneys on common legal malpractice and ethical issues.
Certifications
Certified Specialist Legal Malpractice
State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
Websites & Blogs
Website
Legal Malpractice, Lawyer Mistakes, Lawyer Fraud-Nevada & California
Website
Debt & Judgment Collection Attorney, California & Nevada
Legal Answers
241 Questions Answered
Q. the sidewalk is now cut after I trip and fell and yet no attorney wants to help me recover damages done to me?
A: In the law there is a principal that holds that Subsequent Remedial Measures are not admissible to provide negligence. This would apply here. Fall cases can be very difficult. There are attorneys who concentrate on fall cases; you should continue to try to find an attorney. Expect attorneys to evaluate the case on the extent of the fall risk (how bad is defect caused the fall), the nature and extent of your injuries, and their evaluation of you as a witness for yourself.
Q. While inserting a screw into my broken hand, the drill bit broke off. Is this product liability or medical malpractice?
A: It might be either or both, or neither. It depends if it broke because it was defective or because the doctor did something wrong. Or was it something that happened due without negligence or defect? Experts would need to review the records. The viability of the case may depend on the nature and extent of your injuries due to the nature of medical malpractice cases and the laws that protect doctors, hospitals and their insurance companies.
Q. Wondering how hard it is to prove medical malpractice; misdiagnosis on grounds of profiling and discrimination
A: Due to the nature of medical malpractice cases, most attorneys will not take on medical malpractice case unless there is significant harm caused by the malpractice (for example, what further damage was done during delay). Pain, even horrible pain, may not be sufficient for an attorney to take a case (but consult with experienced attorneys in your state). As to discrimination and profiling, being a drug addict may not be a protected class (check the laws in your state) and the way in which someone is spoken to or other non-physical harms might not be sufficient for such a case. Again, it is best to consult with experienced medical malpractice attorneys in your state.
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Contact & Map
Nevada Office
3442 West Buffalo Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89129
Toll-Free: (800) 894-2889
Telephone: (702) 243-1930
Cell: (702) 243-1930
Monday: 9:30 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9:30 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Friday: 9:30 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: 10 AM - 2 AM
Sunday: 10 AM - 2 AM
Selik Law Offices
100 East San Marcos Boulevard
SUITE 400
San Marcos, CA 92069
Telephone: (760) 479-1515
Fax: (760) 479-0081
Monday: 9:30 AM - 5 AM
Tuesday: 9:30 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Friday: 9:30 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: 10 AM - 2 AM
Sunday: 10 AM - 2:30 AM
Mailing California and Nevada
Box 1448
San Marcos, CA 92079
Telephone: (760) 479-1515
Fax: (760) 479-0081