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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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Court Reviews Immunity Claim in Martinez v. Texas Tech University

Maria Martinez, a 72-year-old employee of Texas Tech University, brought a lawsuit against the university system alleging age discrimination under the Texas Labor Code and negligence following an injury on campus. The case stemmed from two central...

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Deciphering ‘Serious Bodily Injury’ in Tomlin's Neglect Case

The case of Tomlin v. Commonwealth dealt with charges against Catherine Ann Tomlin for financial exploitation and neglect of her mother, B.T., an...

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Understanding Mandamus Relief in Texas Courts

Mandamus petitions are legal tools used to challenge court orders or compel judicial action when no other remedies are available. The case of In re...

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Conflict of Social Security Benefits and Workers' Compensation

The intersection of workers’ compensation and social security benefits often presents challenges for injured workers. The Court of Appeals of...

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Colorado Supreme Court Reviews Evidence in People v. Johnson

The case of People v. Johnson centers on Timothy Johnson’s conviction for aggravated robbery and second-degree assault following an incident at a...

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Court Examines Definition of Serious Bodily Injury in People v. Duncan

James Duncan was convicted of second-degree assault in Denver County, Colorado. The incident occurred when Duncan and the victim, Patricia Phalen,...

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Workplace Injury Claims Examined in Eden v. Joseph Car Transport

Michael Eden, an employee of KGPCO, suffered significant injuries while assisting with a delivery at Frontier Communications’ facility in Bluefield,...

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Interpreting Trusts: A Case Assessing the Standard of Living

The case centers on the Matter of Katherine E. Reece Trust, established by the will of Katherine’s late husband, Oliver Frascona. Katherine Reece and...

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Coal Miners' Lawsuits Against Respirator Manufacturers

The plaintiffs, Ronald Hardy and six other coal miners, filed a lawsuit against 3M Company, Mine Safety Appliances Company, LLC, American Optical...

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Disability Appeal Examines Pain and Work Capacity Limits

Marie Ubaldini applied for Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) and supplemental security income (SSI) benefits, claiming she was unable to...

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