Joel Gary Selik

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.

Michigan State Univ

Undergraduate Degree

Golden Gate Univ School of Law

Law Degree

University of San Diego School of Law

LL.M. (1989) | Law

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

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

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

California

Since 1985

Nevada

Since 1985

• 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)

Q. How do I file a medical malpractice and wrongful death case for my mother in California due to hospital negligence?

March 27, 2025

A: I am so sorry for your loss and for how she suffered needlessly.

There are many aspects of a medical malpractice/wrongful death case. First is the one year time limit. It appears you are well within that, but do not delay in getting an attorney.

The next issue is did the health care providers breach of the standards of care. Here it appears the standards were violated.

The next issue, what harm was caused by the malpractice, as opposed to other causes. This can be difficult to discern, and needs medical expert analysis.

Finally, (though there are many other issues also), the issue is what would be an anticipated recovery and how does that compare with the expense, time and difficulty of such a lawsuit. There are laws that provide great protections to doctors, hospitals and their insurance companies.

To begin a case you should consult an experienced malpractice attorney right away. The attorney will want to know about the facts of the case, what doctors have told you, and may want to see the medical records. ... Read More

Q. What compensation should I ask for after a hit-and-run accident with ongoing PTSD and pain in CA?

March 22, 2025

A: All those factors are important, how much you suffered, what medical treatment you need, what medical treatment you had, what medical treatment you need in the future, and the amount of the adverse driver's insurance, and your under-insured motorist insurance. It also depends on the attorney, the insurance company and adjuster, and to what extent you will go to trial. You can discuss this with your attorney or consult with other attorneys on the details.

Q. Thyroidectomy led to vocal cord immobility, causing job loss and social difficulties. Seeking legal advice.

March 20, 2025

A: There are many aspects of medical malpractice attorneys look at in evaluating a potential case.

One is if the future financial losses due to the malpractice warrant a case. What you describe indicate this element may be satisfied.

Also evaluated is did the health care provider commit 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.

Not all valid cases can go forward for many potential reasons. Continue to consult with experienced malpractice attorneys.