Joel Gary Selik

Attorney Selik is a California & Nevada Legal Malpractice Certified Specialist and has been a litigation attorney for 40 Years. Selik’s practice concentrates on Judgment Collection, and Malpractice throughout California and Nevada.

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

Legal Malpractice Certified Specialist California & Nevada.

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

SuperLawyer Legal Malpractice

Superlawyers

2025

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2007 - 2009, 2018 - 2025

Champions of Justice

Nevada Legal Services

2024

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. Should I sign an affidavit from the other party's lawyer after a car accident?

August 26, 2025

A: Providing certain information makes sense if the insurance company is offering, and the injured party will accept a settlement at or within the policy limit. The purpose is to show that the injured party should accept settlement of the insurance policy where your disclosures show you are not likely collectible. But, not all information need to be provided, such as bank account numbers.

Q. Seeking attorney review for CA medical malpractice 90-day notice.

August 20, 2025

A: It is not impossible to handle a malpractice case yourself (though a non-attorney cannot represent her and, if a minor, she cannot represent herself), but it would be very difficult.

Before filing a lawsuit, make sure you know everything that will be required, such as the costs, including expert witnesses.

There are issues with serving 364 notices for which you should familiarize yourself. As this just occurred a few months ago, there are reasons not to serve the 364 notice at this time and may be other ways to accomplish your current goals.

If your goal is an attempt at settlement, there are many factors to consider, in particular your plan when the offer is rejected or ignored. For a settlement letter, have ready the elements of your case, in particular the breach of the standard of care.

As to obtaining an attorney, you will need to contact attorneys directly. If an attorney is not going to take on a case, they may be reluctant to spend the time necessary without being paid for their time, and even then you may meet reluctance. ... Read More

Q. Can a minor in CA be served a summons for a court collection account?

August 7, 2025

A: It is not valid service.

But do not ignore the lawsuit. While you could file a motion to quash service, it is often not worth fighting. Consult with experienced debt collection defense attorneys.

Note, You must respond in the legal way and on time with, for example a motion or an answer with affirmative defenses. Failure to do so could result in a default judgment against you.