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Alternative Dispute Resolution at the State Office of Administrative Hearings

December 06, 2022Articles

Alternative Dispute Resolution (Mediation) at the State Office of Administrative Hearings

Different licensing boards and agencies in Texas oversee disciplinary complaints using varying procedures. When many of these agencies cannot resolve these complaints and wish to pursue formal disciplinary action, they ultimately refer their cases to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH). SOAH is then responsible for assigning an administrative law judge (ALJ) to the case and scheduling the case for an administrative hearing. However, parties to a case before SOAH also may engage in...

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Avoiding Complaints Against Your Professional License

December 05, 2022Articles

Simple Suggestions to Avoid a Complaint for Professional Misconduct Against Your Professional License

You likely spent years studying, attending classes, and taking licensing exams for your professional license. Obtaining your license is a major achievement. However, even after you have obtained your professional license, you still must abide by the rules and laws relevant to your profession. Violating any of those rules or laws can result in disciplinary action against your license.  Any complaint, whether it alleges a critical violation or a minor misstep, can have significant adverse...

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Bertolino LLP Participated in the T.H.E. 6th Annual Veteran's Day 5K Event

November 18, 2022Articles

Bertolino LLP Participated in the T.H.E. 6th Annual Veteran’s Day 5K Event

At Bertolino LLP, we are a defense firm that wants to give back to our community. We constantly search for ways to engage with community members. As part of our efforts, we proudly participated in the T.H.E. 6th Annual Veteran’s Day 5K Event. The event took place on November 12, 2022, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Fritz Park in Hutto. What the T.H.E. 6th Annual Veteran's Day 5K Event Offers The T.H.E. 6th Annual...

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October 03, 2022Articles

BERTOLINO LLP’s Support for Habitat for Humanity

Bertolino LLP is proud to announce we recently partnered with Austin Habitat for Humanity to sponsor a build day. On September 17, 2022, our office sent volunteers from our team of attorneys and legal professionals to turn raw materials into a place that a local Austin family can call home.  Our team work hard every day to serve our clients, but we also like to regularly take a break from casework and negotiations to assist...

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September 15, 2022Articles

Golf Tournament to Support Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association

Bertolino LLP is proud to announce our sponsorship for the 4th annual golf tournament to support the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Chapter 23-7. This event is scheduled for Friday, September 2, 2022, and will be held at Cowan Creek Golf Course in Georgetown, Texas. Arrivals start at 6:30 AM for registration and breakfast, with a shotgun start at 8:00 AM. The entry fee of $95 per player covers your green fees, cart fee, and lunch, with...

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Real estate license

March 17, 2016Articles

Avoid Misrepresentation to Protect Your Texas Real Estate License

Negligent and fraudulent failures to disclose are a fast track to license revocation

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Catholic church divorce

October 27, 2014Articles

Catholic Church Considering Changing Rules on Divorce

Divorce is difficult for anyone, but those who are religious can face added challenges because their religious faith may discourage divorce or otherwise consider divorce to be against the faith. The reality is, divorce happens to around 50 percent of couples and no one of any religious faith should stay trapped in a bad marriage because of their beliefs. Many in the Catholic church are recognizing this reality, and there is a serious effort to...

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March 12, 2014Articles

Austin Distracted Driving Accident Lawyer Tony R. Bertolino Discusses Report about Cellphone Photos, Car Accident Risk in Texas

March 11, 2014 Commenting on a news report about teen drivers who use their cellphones to snap pictures of themselves while driving, Austin lawyer Tony R. Bertolino said today that taking "selfies" behind-the-wheel is yet another technology-related driver distraction that could lead to tragic consequences. Attorney Bertolino said he has handled cases in his office involving distracted drivers and strongly encourages drivers - especially teenagers who lack overall driving experience - to avoid cellphones and...

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December 18, 2013Articles

Probate Laws: Land Ownership and Residency Rules

There are lots of people who own land in the state of Texas but who are residents of another location. For example, you may have a parent or loved one living in another state who owned property in Texas and who left that property to you. When the deceased dies in this case, his assets are in different places. This can leave you wondering whether you need to go through the probate process twice: once...

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November 06, 2013Articles

Gay Marriage is Illegal in Texas . . . But What about Divorce?

As more states are passing legislation permitting same-sex couples to get married, the latest being Illinois just this week, the polls of citizens here in Texas demonstrate that such action is not likely to be successful in the chambers of the Austin state house anytime soon. That does not mean, however, that our state is exempt from dealing with the family law questions that develop when gay couples make their union legally binding in another...

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