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Joel Gary Selik

Joel Gary Selik

Judgment Collection & Legal Malpractice Certified Specialist CA & NV
  • Collections, Legal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice ...
  • California, Nevada
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He is not only a good advocate but also a wonderful human being who cares about the people in addition to the law.
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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
Video Conferencing
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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, Expert Witness, Mediator
Joel G. Selik Attorney at Law - Legal Malpractice Certified Specialist California & Nevada
Current
Mediator and Arbitrator
Selik Law and Mediation
- 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
- 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
1078 Questions Answered
Q. Is my communication about firing my attorney too strong and enforceable regarding document security and confidentiality?
A: You have a right to expect reasonable precautions to be taken to protect your data/information/privacy, including for the attorneys to safeguard documents from third parties and maintain confidentiality. But only standard and reasonable precautions should be expected. But, as you have told them your expectations, they can comply or reject you as a client.

And I would expect that if you write what indicated in your question, they will not accept you as a client. Threatening lawsuits and damages at the start of a relationship will be a red-flag to wise attorneys.

You may be better off asking about their precautions and gauge how security conscious they are and if it fits your needs.
Q. Can I pursue compensation for a botched breast lumpectomy surgery?
A: The first issue is the one-year statute of limitations wherein you must file a lawsuit or you will be forever barred from compensation. Based on these facts you may be within that time period but you should immediately consult with an experienced malpractice attorney.

Depending on reasons for failure to remove the mass, and other issues, it may be malpractice. Malpractice means a breach in the medical standard of care. Not everything that seems like obvious malpractice is in fact a breach of the standard of care.

The next issue is evaluating the harms and losses, the amount that could potentially be recovered, in light of the great expense and difficulties of malpractice cases. An experienced malpractice attorney can assist in such an evaluation. ... Read More
Q. Severe arm pain after deltoid injections at hospital, ongoing for 16 days. What should I do?
A: At this point this is a medical issue, not legal. Get to medical specialists as soon as possible. Besides getting the diagnosis and treatment you made need, it will help in analysis if there is a potential malpractice case.

Do keep in mind the 1 year deadline to file a lawsuit for malpractice in California.
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Contact & Map
Nevada Office
3442 West Buffalo Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89129
US
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
Friday: 9:30 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: 10 AM - 2 AM
Sunday: 10 AM - 2 AM (Today)
Selik Law Offices
100 East San Marcos Boulevard
SUITE 400
San Marcos, CA 92069
US
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
Friday: 9:30 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: 10 AM - 2 AM
Sunday: 10 AM - 2:30 AM (Today)
Mailing California and Nevada
Box 1448
San Marcos, CA 92079
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Telephone: (760) 479-1515
Fax: (760) 479-0081