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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
717 Questions Answered
Q. I am being sued by a debt collection what do I do ?
A: If you settle with them, pay the debt in whole or a reduced compromise amount, get the agreement in writing before payment. Have the agreement provide they must file a dismissal with prejudice.

As to the lawsuit, if not settled prior to the response time you must file your answer with affirmative defenses, or a motion.
Q. How do I find another doctor that will back up my malpractice claim?
A: There are many ways to get experts. There are medical expert companies that search for and arrange introductions, for a fee, to experts (often they get paid out of the expert's fee), one can look for doctors who have testified previously, and one can contact doctors at universities and other medical facilities and practices with the proper specialties, to see if they are interested in testifying.
Q. My father passed away on 02/15/2024 the same day he had a colonoscop there was bleeding can this be a malpractice case?
A: It might be malpractice. Medical malpractice means that a doctor violated the standard of care. A bad outcome is not enough. Another doctor would be needed to evaluate what the doctors did.

Due to the laws that protect health care providers and their insurance companies, many cases where there is malpractice, the case is not viable.

For you, Consult with experienced Malpractice attorneys in the state where this occurred.
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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 (Today)
Tuesday: 9:30 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM - 5 PM
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 (Today)
Tuesday: 9:30 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM - 5 PM
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