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Joel Gary Selik
Judgment Collection & Legal Malpractice Certified Specialist CA & NV
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Biography
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.
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
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Free Consultation
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Contingent Fees
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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, Expert Witness, Mediator
- Joel G. Selik Attorney at Law - Legal Malpractice Certified Specialist California & Nevada
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- Mediator and Arbitrator
- Selik Law and Mediation
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- Civil Litigation Mediator and Arbitrator. Personal Injury, Attorney Fee Disputes, Malpractice, Business Disputes, Breach of Contract and other Civil Cases.
- Attorney
- Selik Law Offices
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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
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- Bar Association of North San Diego County
- Member, Former Board of Directors
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- San Diego County Bar Association
- Member, Fee Dispute Arbitrator
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- Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility State Bar of Nevada
- Member
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- California State Bar # 117383
- Member
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- State Bar of Nevada # 402
- Attorney Member
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- Consumer Attorneys of San Diego
- Member, Former Board of Directors
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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
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
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Legal Answers
1133 Questions Answered
- Q. Do I have a legal case for botched knee surgery in Nevada?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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