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Joel Gary Selik
Certified Specialist Legal Malpractice by State Bar of California Board of Legal
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Biography
Attorney Selik has been a litigation attorney for over 30 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.
Education
- Michigan State Univ
- Undergraduate Degree
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- Golden Gate Univ School of Law
- Law Degree
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Professional Experience
- Attorney
- Selik Law Offices
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Speaking Engagements
- 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
Awards
- 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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- California State Bar  # 117383
- Member
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- State Bar of Nevada  # 402
- Attorney Member
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- California
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- Nevada
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Fees
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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)
Practice Areas
- Collections
- Legal Malpractice
- Nursing Home Abuse
- 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
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
- Q. I had a judgement against me in 2017. They just started garnishment on Dec 2022. I’m 66 years old. What can I do
- A: You have a number of options. These options include, consult with a Bankruptcy to see, not only if you qualify, but if it makes sense in your financial condition and future. Protect your assets by having assets in non-collectible, accounts or assets. File claims for exemption. The first step, should be to consult with their collection defense attorney in your state. Note, this is only general information, not legal advice. Consult an attorney in your state.
- Q. Is this a possible lawsuit?
- A: Yes it is a possible lawsuit. You should consult with an experienced attorney in consumer rights.
- Q. My disabled daughter recently had knee surgery. She was rx- oxycodone +ativan w/o narcan. Had to call 911 due to od sym.
- A: If she has ongoing problems due to the malpractice a malpractice case may be warranted. In any event, you should consult with an experienced attorney. General Notices: This is not legal advice, it is only general information. No attorney client relationship is established by this response. You should not rely on the information in this response and you should consult with a qualified licensed attorney in your state about your particular facts. There are strict time deadlines in which you must file a lawsuit or take other action or you may be forever barred from compensation.
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