Joel Gary Selik

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.

Michigan State Univ

Undergraduate Degree

Golden Gate Univ School of Law

Law Degree

Attorney

Selik Law Offices

1985 - Current

New California Rules of Professional Conduct 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3 What Supervisors and Subordinate Lawyers Must Do

Consumer Attorneys

January, 2019

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

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

California State Bar  # 117383

Member

1985 - Current

State Bar of Nevada  # 402

Attorney Member

1985 - Current

Consumer Attorneys of San Diego

Member, Former Board of Directors

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)

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

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

February 5, 2023

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?

February 4, 2023

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.

February 3, 2023

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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