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Steps to Take – and NOT Take – When You Receive a Complaint

January 23, 2025Professional License Defense

Steps to Take – and NOT Take – When You Receive a Professional Licensing Board Complaint

Receiving notice of a disciplinary complaint against your license can be extremely stressful, especially when it is unexpected. As sanctions resulting from disciplinary proceedings may be severe, you may be concerned about the potentially adverse effects on your license, your job, and your career. A Texas professional license defense attorney can help defend you in disciplinary proceedings that may arise from a licensing board complaint. If you are facing a disciplinary action by your professional licensing board...

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Can My Licensing Board Suspend My Professional License

January 21, 2025Professional License Defense

Can My Licensing Board Suspend My Professional License on an Emergency Basis without a Hearing?

Sanctions for violating rules and laws that apply to your profession can result in the suspension of your professional license. In some cases, your licensing board or agency even can temporarily suspend your professional license before a hearing is held. When you are facing a disciplinary complaint, consulting a professional license defense lawyer to defend your license can be crucial to successfully fighting against misconduct allegations and reaching a positive outcome in your case. Our experienced professional...

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Texas Supreme Court Proposed Rules for Licensed Legal

January 20, 2025Professional License Defense

Texas Supreme Court Proposed Rules for Licensed Legal Paraprofessionals and Licensed Court-Access Assistants

The Supreme Court of Texas recently issued proposed rules for licensed legal paraprofessionals and court-access assistants that were scheduled to take effect December 1, 2024. Recently, the Court announced that it was delaying the expected effective date of the rules, perhaps in part due to the extensive comments and suggested revisions proposed by the State Bar of Texas. Nonetheless, while the final version of the rules remains pending, the State Bar of Texas will be...

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December 18, 2024Professional License Defense

License Revocation and Other Disciplinary Action

As a licensed professional, you are held to a high standard of ethical and legal conduct in your practice. However, there may be times when misconduct accusations are brought against you, resulting in license revocation or another form of disciplinary action.  This can be an unnerving experience, but it is important to understand the process and your rights. Contact a professional license defense lawyer from Bertolino LLP to discuss any accusations against you that could lead...

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Sanctions for Speech-Language Pathologists in Disciplinary Proceedings

December 13, 2024Professional License Defense

Sanctions for Speech-Language Pathologists in Disciplinary Proceedings

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) is the state agency that handles licensing and disciplinary matters for various licensed occupations in Texas, including speech-language pathologists. Unfortunately, patients, colleagues, and other third parties can report speech-language pathologists, like all professionals, for alleged misconduct. Complaints handled by TDLR may involve any of the rules and laws governing speech-language pathologists.  Even if the complaint has no merit, receiving a complaint from TDLR can be highly stressful. The possibility...

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When Your Licensing Board Probates Your License Suspension

December 09, 2024Professional License Defense

When Your Licensing Board Probates Your License Suspension: What Does This Mean for You and Your Ability to Work?

Sanctions for violating rules and laws that apply to your profession can significantly adversely affect your license, career, and financial stability. One misstep or error in judgment can lead to disciplinary proceedings before your licensing board or agency. When you are facing a disciplinary complaint, consulting a professional license defense lawyer to defend your license can be crucial to successfully fighting against misconduct allegations and reaching a positive outcome in your case. Defining a Probated License Suspension...

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The Implications of Failing to Respond to a Professional

December 08, 2024Professional License Defense

The Implications of Failing to Respond to a Professional Disciplinary Complaint

Navigating the rules and laws related to your profession can be complex, especially when you have received notice of a complaint against your license. Failing to respond to a licensing complaint can be highly detrimental to the outcome of your disciplinary proceedings. As a result, formulating a timely, informed, and effective response to the complaint is critical.  You will likely have only a short time to respond to your complaint. An experienced professional license defense...

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Review of Recent Enforcement Actions by the TSBPA

December 04, 2024Professional License Defense

Review of Recent Enforcement Actions by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy

The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (TSBPA) licenses and regulates certified public accountants (CPAs). Therefore, the TSBPA receives complaints about CPAs who have allegedly violated the laws and rules that govern them. If sufficient evidence of a violation exists, the TSBPA can bring formal enforcement action against CPAs.  Obtaining experienced legal counsel to represent your interests in disciplinary proceedings before the TSBPA is crucial. Representation by experienced legal counsel is often significant in reaching...

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Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation Enforcement Actions

November 30, 2024Professional License Defense

Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation Enforcement Actions

Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) certifies, monitors, and regulates all childcare providers in the state. These providers include childcare administrators, child-placing agency administrators, and center-based childcare operations, all of which must maintain certain requirements to remain eligible for various permits and licenses. Complaints against any childcare providers can result in disciplinary proceedings that can lead to the loss of licenses and permits, as well as other sanctions. If you are facing a complaint that someone...

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TREC Adopts Proposed Changes to Contract Form- New Broker Succession Rule

November 29, 2024Professional License Defense

TREC Adopts Proposed Changes to Contract Form, New Broker Succession Rule

The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) licenses and regulates real estate agents and brokers, as well as other real estate-related professionals. As part of its duties, different committees at TREC also work on proposed changes to rules and forms used in the real estate industry. Most recently, the Broker-Lawyer Committee (BLC) recommended several changes to the TREC contract forms. TREC also adopted a new broker succession rule at its August meeting.  Experienced legal counsel can...

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