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July 11, 2018Posts

Texas Commission on Fire Protection’s Compliance Program

As a firefighter or other fire safety professional, you have devoted your career to protecting the lives and property of others. You are the first line of defense between Texans and all the destruction that can be caused by fire. You have undergone extensive training to learn how to do your job the right way. Our law firm honors your dedication. The Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) is the regulatory agency for firefighters, other...

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July 10, 2018Posts

Should I Sign the Agreed Order proposed by the Texas Board of Nursing?

The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) handles complaints made against Texas nurses. It reviews every complaint it receives to determine if it has jurisdiction and if a violation of the Nursing Practices Act or Board rule occurred. There are a few junctures during the BON investigation and disciplinary process in which an Agreed Order may be offered by the Board. An Agreed Order sets out sanctions against the licensee. It contains the requirements the nurse...

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June 22, 2018Posts

Hiring A Professional License Defense Attorney Helps to Protect Your Career

If you've received a notice from your licensing board that a complaint has been filed against you, your career is on the line. Whether you're a CPA, lawyer, engineer, doctor, nurse, pharmacist, teacher, therapist, or other licensed professionals in Texas, you dedicated years to earning your license. Even a single complaint can put all of that in jeopardy. Hiring A Professional License Defense Attorney Helps to Protect Your Career As soon as you are notified...

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June 21, 2018Posts

Long-Term Service and Support Providers Regulated by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS)

The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) was established to administer long-term services and support for people who are aging and people with intellectual and physical disabilities. DADS protect senior Texans and other residents of long-term care facilities from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Long-term care facilities (LTCs) include nursing homes, assisted living facilities (also called personal care homes), and intermediate care facilities for the mentally challenged. DADS is responsible for the regulation and...

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June 20, 2018Posts

How to Handle an Investigation by the Texas Medical Board

Being notified that the Texas Medical Board (TMB) is investigating you may feel like a punch to the gut. You worked for years to earn your medical license and you strive to give your patients the best medical care possible. To then be faced with allegations of misconduct, of breaching the standard of care or violating the Texas Medical Practice Act or Board Rule, is painful and confusing. Your first inclination may be to deny...

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June 15, 2018Posts

More About Our Firm – BERTOLINO LLP

BERTOLINO LLP provides powerful representation for clients whose licenses are under attack by a licensing board or regulatory state agency. Our attorneys are experienced in license defense. We handle matters related to professional, medical, and vocational licenses, grievance complaints, ethics concerns, and other important Texas state licensing issues. Further, our experienced license defense attorneys are well-versed in administrative law. Having an in-depth knowledge of administrative law is critical to license defense because it is the...

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June 14, 2018Posts

5 Texas License Defense FAQs

Have you received a complaint notice from your Texas licensing board? If your professional license is under attack by a state agency or licensing board, you are likely under stress and wondering what you need to do to protect your career. The following are five frequently asked questions about license defense and what to do if you're dealing with a formal complaint. If you have other questions or need to speak with a Texas license...

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June 13, 2018Posts

4 Things To Consider When Facing A Licensing Board Investigation

[caption id="attachment_12474" align="alignright" width="300"] Things you need to know if your professional license is at risk[/caption] You worked hard to earn your professional license in Texas. Whether you're a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, CPA, lawyer, engineer, teacher, or other licensed professionals in Texas, we know that you dedicated your education to earning your license―we know that you've dedicated your career to the patients, people, and students you serve. If you then receive notice that a complaint...

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June 12, 2018Posts

Facing A Grievance from the Texas State Bar – Defending Texas Attorneys

When an attorney receives a formal complaint from the Chief Disciplinary Counsel’s Office at the State Bar of Texas, that attorney needs to take fast action to protect his or her reputation and license to practice law. A complaint, even one found to be meritless, can adversely affect an attorney's legal career. If you are a licensed attorney in Texas and facing a grievance from the Texas State Bar, you know that ignoring the complaint...

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June 11, 2018Posts

What Does A Professional License Defense Attorney Do?

A license defense attorney provides advocacy for professionals who are facing disciplinary action in front of a licensing board or state regulatory agency. License defense attorneys handle matters related to licenses, grievance complaints, ethics concerns, and other important professional licensing issues. What Does A License Defense Attorney Do? A professional, medical, or vocational license defense attorney works to defend a licensee and protect the license when that license is being threatened with revocation, suspension, probation,...

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