Joe Whitcomb

Joe Whitcomb is the founder and president of Whitcomb, Selinsky, PC (WSM). In addition, he manages the firm and heads up the Government Procurement and International Business Transactions Law sections. As a result of his military service as a U.S. Army Ranger and as a non-commissioned officer in the Air Force, he learned mission accomplishment. While serving in the Air Force, he earned his Bachelor’s in Social Sciences and a Master’s in International Relations. His Master’s emphasis was on National Security and International Political Economics. After his military career, Joe attended law school at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law.

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Slater v. Ichtertz: New Trial Ordered After Directed Verdict Error

Joe Whitcomb: April 14, 2026

Pamela Slater filed a medical malpractice action against Dr. Ichtertz and related medical providers following treatment she received for a medical condition. The claims arose from care provided during a course of treatment in which Slater alleged...

Medical Malpractice Law

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Johnston v. Negaunee: Termination Upheld on Honest Belief Rule

Joe Whitcomb: April 13, 2026

Adam J. Johnston accepted a conditional offer of employment with the City of Negaunee Police Department in February 2020 and began working as a...

USERRA

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Saunders v. Home Depot: Voluntary Safety Measures Limit Liability

Joe Whitcomb: April 06, 2026

Incident and Initial Lawsuit Angela Delores Saunders visited a Home Depot store in Northville Township, Michigan in April 2020. While waiting in a...

Premise Liability

A worker on a construction site was injured when a piece of iron fell on leg

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Reid v. Berkowitz: Landowner Not Liable for Subcontractor Judgments

Joe Whitcomb: April 01, 2026

Rodney Tyler Reid was injured at a construction site after he fell through an unsecured guardrail. Daniel Berkowitz was the general contractor on the...

Personal Injury Premises Liability

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Quinn v. Adams Ridge: Relation Back Doctrine Saves Late Claims

Joe Whitcomb: March 31, 2026

Incident and Initial Filing Christopher Quinn slipped and fell while making a delivery to a restaurant located on property owned by Adams Ridge, LLC....

Premises Liability

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Saud v. DePaul Univ.: University’s Hiring Decisions Deemed Non-Discriminatory

Joe Whitcomb: March 25, 2026

Employment Background and Dispute Saud brought claims against DePaul University arising from his employment and subsequent termination. The case...

Employment Law Employment Discrimination

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Wells v. Quintero: Malpractice Counts Dismissed for Lack of Corroboration

Joe Whitcomb: March 24, 2026

Medical Treatment and Alleged Negligence Marcos Wells filed a medical malpractice action against Dr. Quintero and related providers after receiving...

Medical Malpractice Law