Bruce E. Salenko

Bruce E. Salenko

Super Lawyers®

Low McKinley & Salenko, LLP

Professional Malpractice Lawyers in Sacramento, CA in Sacramento, CA

Sacramento, CA916-231-2400
Professional MalpracticeMedical MalpracticeCivil LitigationMedical Malpractice DefenseProfessional Licensing

About Bruce E. Salenko

Bruce E. Salenko received his A.B. in History from UCLA, and his J.D. from the University of San Diego School of Law. After law school, he served three years as a Navy JAG, where he tried numerous criminal jury trials and other proceedings. Prior to joining Low McKinley & Salenko, LLP, Mr. Salenko was a partner with the Sacramento firm of Hardy Erich Brown & Wilson. Mr. Salenko is AV Preeminent peer review rated by Martindale-Hubbell. He is a seasoned trial attorney, and he has tried a number of professional malpractice suits to verdict. Mr. Salenko’s practice focuses on the representation of physicians, hospitals and other healthcare providers. He also has expertise in defending claims of defamation, general negligence and various intentional torts. Mr. Salenko is a member of the Sacramento County Bar Association, Association of Defense Counsel and The Defense Research Institute. He has been a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates since 2016. Since 2015, Mr. Salenko has been recognized as a Northern California Super Lawyer. He is also an invited member of the California Medical Legal Committee, an organization that limits its membership to 70 attorneys statewide. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Bruce E. Salenko included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale-Hubbell Northern California Super Lawyer Other Sources of Feedback About Bruce E. Salenko Included on the 2026Northern California Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2024 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2023 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2022 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2021 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2020 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2019 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2018 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2017 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2016 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2007 Northern California Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education

  • University of San Diego School of Law, San Diego, California, 1982
  • J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence
  • Honors: Order of Barristers, Appellate Moot Court Board

Non Legal Education

  • University of California, Los Angeles, California, 1977
  • A.B., Bachelor of Arts

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Partner

Past Positions

  • Sacramento firm of Hardy Erich Brown & Wilson, Partner

Bar Admissions

  • California, 1982
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of California, 1985
  • U.S. Supreme Court, 1985
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, 1983

Other Affiliations

  • State Bar of California, Member
  • American Board of Trial Advocates
  • Sacramento County Bar Association, Member
  • Association of Defense Counsel, Member
  • The Defense Research Institute
  • California Medical Legal Committee
  • United States Naval Reserve, Lieutenant, JAGC, 1983 to 1986

Attorney Details

Full NameBruce E. Salenko
FirmLow McKinley & Salenko, LLP
Address2150 River Plaza Drive, Suite 250, Sacramento, CA 95833
Phone916-231-2400
Phone916-231-2399
Websitewww.lmblaw.net
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