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September 27, 2020Professional License Defense

Actions to Take When Notified of a Complaint Against Your License

When you are informed of a complaint against your license—whether by a Texas agency, commission, or licensing board—you must act decisively in order to gain the best chance of a positive outcome. The potential for harm to your reputation, to your ability to practice your chosen profession, and to your very ability to earn your living are put at risk by such complaints and the investigations that may follow on their heels. It’s common for...

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September 18, 2020Professional License Defense

Applying for a Texas Real Estate License When You’ve Had a Criminal Conviction

We all make mistakes. Occasionally, in our reckless pasts, some of us engage in some sort of behavior that brings us to the attention of law enforcement. This may lead to arrest and conviction for a crime. Our society, for the most part, understands that people are fallible, and leaves room for us to make changes in our lives for the better. The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) is no different in this respect. It...

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May 05, 2020Professional License Defense

Accidental Mortgage Fraud Can Threaten Your Real Estate License

A great deal of effort goes into procuring a real estate license in the state of Texas—and most practitioners find the effort to be worth it for the rewarding career that having one can provide. But once you have earned that license, you need to take care not to put it at risk. If you find yourself confronted with accusations of wrongdoing, you should attain assistance as swiftly as you can. This includes any instance...

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April 30, 2020Professional License Defense

Facing Allegations Before Texas Child Care Licensing

Child Care Licensing, a subdivision of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services under the auspices of Texas Health and Human Services, is the board that manages the granting of and maintenance of licenses to perform child care services in the State of Texas. As such, it is charged both with regulating all operations providing child care services within the state, and with all placing of children within the state. It oversees permitting and...

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February 13, 2020Professional License Defense

Combating Self-Doubt When Your License Comes Under Attack

A major obstacle professionals may face when their licenses come under attack—especially unfairly—is the stumbling block of self-doubt. Of course, you earned your professional license; otherwise, you wouldn’t have it. (That’s what the licensing boards are there for, after all—to make sure that only qualified individuals are granted professional degrees.) But people don’t always react logically to these sorts of blows to our professional identities. We’re only human. When other people engage in negative talk...

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February 08, 2020Professional License Defense

Take the Right Steps When Applying for Your License in Texas

While the requirements for obtaining a professional license in Texas will vary depending on the nature of the license you seek, there are some steps that apply generally to most forms of licensure. Professional licensure requires quite an amount of time and effort upfront—a great number of professionals, from doctors to podiatrists, to air conditioner repairmen, spend years attaining the requisite education, and more years afterward in phases of oversight during which their skills are...

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January 30, 2020Professional License Defense

Agreed Consent Order from the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy

When an accountant finds themselves facing a complaint before the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (BPA), it can mean their very livelihood is at stake. And once the BPA decides that the complaint merits investigation, a file is opened by the Enforcement Division. Then the accountant has 30 days to respond with the material in their own defense. At this point, a committee will review the case and make its recommendations on what course...

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December 05, 2019Professional License Defense

3 Actions to Avoid After a Client Files a Complaint Against You

It is a letter dreaded by all licensed professionals: a notice that a complaint has been filed against you with your licensing board. You know that a single complaint can spell disaster for your career. Even if you believe the complaint is groundless, it is important to respond to the allegations and mount an effective defense from the start. 3 Actions to Avoid After a Client Files a Complaint Against You Avoid contacting the licensing...

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November 12, 2019Professional License Defense

New Rule on Baseless Complaints Against Texas Dentists

You have worked hard for years to obtain your dental license in Texas and to build your good name in your community. If you are facing a formal complaint filed against you with the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE), your license to practice dentistry is in jeopardy. The consequences of even a single complaint can be disastrous for your professional career. New Rule on Baseless Complaints Against Texas Dentists Pursuant to the requirement...

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September 27, 2019Professional License Defense

5 Things To Know When A Complaint is Filed Against Your Occupational License

It is a notice dreaded by any licensed professional: a complaint has been filed against you with your licensing board. If you are on the receiving end of such a notice from a Texas licensing board or other state agency, there are things you need to know. 5 Things To Know When A Complaint is Filed Against Your Occupational License When someone lodges allegations of misconduct against you, your license, livelihood, and reputation are on...

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