Joel Gary Selik

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Joel Gary Selik

also known as Joel Selik, Joel G. Selik

5.0
42 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 41 years

Debt collection Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Debt Collection, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Medical Malpractice ... +3 more

100 East San Marcos Boulevard, Suite 400, San Diego, CA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Joel

Biography

Judgment & Debt Collection: Malpractice. Certified Legal Malpractice Specialist by CA & NV Bars. Call (760) 891-5767 Today for a Free Consultation.

Get the money you are owed. Debt Collection and Disputes. Debt & Judgment Collection in California and Nevada. Call (760) 891-5767 for a Free Consultation.

Experienced Legal Malpractice Attorney in Nevada & California. Legal Malpractice Certified Specialist by State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. Call (760) 891-5767 for a Free Consultation.

Certified Legal Malpractice Specialist by CA & NV Bars. Experienced 30+ Years, Hospitals, Doctors, Kaiser, and more. Birth Injuries and other serious injuries. Call (760) 891-5767 for a Free Consultation.

Medical Malpractice Injuries during pregnancy and delivery. Cerebral Palsy and other injuries. Call (760) 891-5767 for a Free Consultation.

Over 35 Years of Personal Injury Experience Serving California and Nevada. Call (760) 891-5767 for a Free Consultation.

Serving California and Nevada. Call (760) 891-5767 for a Free Consultation.

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Debt Collection 34%

JUDGMENT COLLECTION--Debt and Judgment Collection — Contract Disputes, Money Owed, Writs, Garnishments, Levy. Get your money. Collection only, not defense of debtors.

41 years

34%
Ethics and Professional Responsibility 32%

Certified Legal Malpractice Specialist (CA & NV). Lawyer Mistakes, Missed Deadlines, Fraud, Ethics Violations, Failure to hire Experts.

32%
Medical Malpractice 20%

Birth Injuries and other serious medical malpractice.

41 years

20%
Lawsuits and Disputes 5%

Business and financial disputes, litigation, mediation, arbitration and trial.

5%
Personal Injury 5%

35 years Experience Trials, Settlement, Arbitration Contingent Fees

41 years

5%
Birth Injury 4%

Cerebral Palsy and other serious Birth Injuries.

4%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 675-850 per hour

Contingency

33%-45%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

Awards

Silver Client Champion
Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2026 2025 2024
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Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2018 2015

Licenses

Licensed in Nevada for 40 years

State: Nevada

Acquired: 1985

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 41 years

State: California

Acquired: 1985

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Selik Law Offices - California & Nevada

100 East San Marcos Boulevard, Suite 400, San Diego, CA, 92069

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Selik Law Offices

3442 North Buffalo Drive, Las Vegas, NV, 89129

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Online Presence

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Joel Gary Selik's Reviews

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Posted by Nicole | March 5, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Honesty is an integral part to him as a human not just a lawyer

Out of a nation full of lawyers Joel took the time to at least give an answer o. Avvo and I needed to know at least someone in this world cared thank you joel

Posted by anonymous | January 8, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Responsive & Helpful

Joel was able to provide me with me some guidance on my case and refer me out to the appropriate representation. He is extremely responsive and helpful.

Posted by William | April 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great co-counsel!

Joel worked with me on a tricky debt collection matter and did a great job getting the matter settled quickly and for the full amount. I highly recommend him to anyone needing his services. I will most definitely hire him again in the future if the need arises! Thank you, Joel.

Posted by anonymous | August 14, 2023 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Considerate, thoughtful, and thorough

My interaction with Mr. Selik was professional and positive. His advice was on-point and well developed through years of study and practice in his specialized field. I came to him with a certain set of facts that he made coherent and presentable. I found him to be a pleasure to work with!

Posted by anonymous | June 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional and accurate

I used Mr. Selik for a name change . He was very responsive and answers all questions in a timely manner and completed all I needed done with the courts in a timely fashion . I would highly recommend .

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Joel Gary Selik's Lawyer Endorsements

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Royi Moas

Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer | May 27

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeremy Golden

Debt collection lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Selik is an excellent attorney. He is well respected in the legal community. I refer clients to him and know he takes good care of them. I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Chivinski

Litigation lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joel is a great lawyer and a hard worker. I definitely endorse him for all manner of litigation and injury cases."

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Jeffrey Schwartz

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Joel is super sharp and hard working."

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Monty McIntyre

Debt collection lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Joel. He is both a good guy and a capable and talented lawyer."

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Zoe Terry

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Selik is an experienced lawyer who handles legal malpractice, judgment collection and other cases, including medical malpractice. He takes time to help other lawyers who have questions about areas outside of their field. I have no hesitation in recommending Mr. Selik."

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Frank Chen

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joel Selik demonstrates extensive knowledge of California law. His responses on Avvo are remarkably thoughtful, articulate and accurate. I have tremendous respect for his sound legal knowledge and ability to communicate that knowledge. He is a true asset to our legal community. It is my pleasure to endorse him."

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H Harris

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I have known Joel for my entire professional career. He is honest, thoughtful, and works very hard to get a good result. You will notice that many other attorneys seek Joel as their counsel. There is good reason. I highly recommend Joel Selik."

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Robin Mashal

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Selik has made a substantial number of contributions on the AVVO website. I have read several of his contributions and have found them to be informative and practical."

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Michael Doland

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"The answers of Mr. Selik are consistently accurate, analytic and customized to the needs of the Avvo askers. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney. I have recently learned from my colleague due to a link he posted for the benefit of an asker."

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Michael Doukas

Debt collection lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer as a debt collection attorney. He is my "go to guy" when someone asks for a referral about a debt they want to collect."

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Samantha Berryessa

Nursing home abuse and neglect lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer because he is smart, hardworking achieves favorable results and does it without fanfare. He is tech savvy and communicates with his clients so that they have messages for review if they are working all day. Joel takes cases to trial. Joel also has a cheerful fun personality which helps everyone in a courtroom to communicate. All these skills and attributes benefit his clients."

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Charles Roseman

Nursing home abuse and neglect lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer because he is conscientious, smart, and cares about his clients."

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Cal Potter

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Joel for a number of years and have worked with him on cases in California and Nevada. He is a very competent and diligent attorney. I would not hesitate referring clients to him for help."

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John Mittelman

Debt collection lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Joel wholeheartedly. He is a committed and very competent attorney. He is determined and will do anything and everything required to see your case through to a successful conclusion. John Mittelman"

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David Dastrup

General practice lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Murad

Unknown lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Fox

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Joel is an excellent lawyer. He is very knowledgable, ethical, and was a pleaseure to work with"

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Matthew Clendenin

Unknown lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Vallee

Nursing home abuse and neglect lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

2022 Pro Bono Champion of Justice-Center Partnership Award, Nevada Legal Services

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Pro Bono Attorney of the Year, Nevada Legal Services

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1984 - 1986

Attorney, Beckley Singleton, Chtd

Associations

2023 - Present

State Bar of Nevada Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsiblity

Member

2013 - Present

Nevada Justice Association

Member

2013 - Present

Nevada Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2000 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of San Diego

Member

1990 - Present

San Diego North County Bar Association

Member

1989 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association

Member

1987 - Present

Clark County Bar Association

Member

1985 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

1985 - Present

State Bar of California

Sample of Legal Cases

Client Reduces Attorneys’s Bill

Case resolved for approximately one-half amount due.

Recent Case Settlement-Legal Malpractice

Success

Attorneys Fail To Get Expert Reports

Confidential payment

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Education

1993

University of San Diego

Ll.M.

1984

Golden Gate University

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2024

Strategies for Dynamic Cross-Examination in Medical Malpractice Cases: Opening the door to effective legal tactics Ethical Dos & Donts

2016

BANSDC Specialized Credits Annual Bias in Trial, Voir Dire to Closing

2015

North County Bar Association

Ethics and Honesty in the Practice of Law

N/A

Publications

2015

Bar Association North San Diego County Civility in the Practice of Law

2015

Bar Association North San Diego County Civility in the Practice of Law

2015

LAWYER; Bar Association North San Diego County Civility in the Practice of Law

2006

North County Lawyer Magazine If You're Going to Trial You Must Do a Focus Group

Languages

English

Activity

Top Contributor

Joel earned significant contribution points in 2026.

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