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September 10, 2024Professional License Defense

IOLTA Accounts: What Texas Lawyers Need to Know

Licensed attorneys are subject to various rules and laws applicable to their profession, which include the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct and the Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure. Lawyers may face disciplinary action before the State Bar of Texas if they violate any rules or laws related to Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Account (IOLTA).   Suppose the State Bar finds that you committed a violation, whether it involves IOLTA or another rule or law. In that case,...

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Understand Complaint Process Before BHEC

September 08, 2024Professional License Defense

Understanding the Investigation and Complaint Process Before Texas BHEC

The Texas Behavioral Executive Council (BHEC) regulates and monitors marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, psychologists, and social workers in Texas. As such, BHEC receives, processes, and investigates all complaints against these behavioral health professionals. If necessary, BHEC pursues formal disciplinary action against professionals for violating the rules and laws that govern them.  A professional counselor license defense attorney can assist you through the complaint process and any subsequent disciplinary proceedings you may face. Together, you...

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Sanctions Architects Face in Disciplinary Proceedings

September 06, 2024Professional License Defense

Sanctions that Architects May Face in Disciplinary Proceedings

The Texas Board of Architectural Examiners (TBAE) licenses and regulates architects, registered interior designers, and landscape architects throughout Texas. As a result, all complaints against architects and related professionals go to TBAE for investigation. The Board also files formal disciplinary charges when warranted, handles contested proceedings, and works to resolve these disciplinary proceedings. As disciplinary proceedings can result in severe sanctions, you should not hesitate to contact an experienced architect license defense lawyer for assistance...

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Sanctions in Proceedings Before the TREC

September 04, 2024Professional License Defense

Determining Sanctions in Disciplinary Proceedings Before the Texas Real Estate Commission

The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) is the state agency that licenses and regulates real estate professionals. One of TREC’s primary purposes is to ensure that these professionals comply with all applicable laws and rules. Violations of these laws or rules can lead to disciplinary proceedings and severe sanctions. As a result, all real estate professionals must be fully aware of and follow the laws and rules that govern their profession.  If you face disciplinary...

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The Implications of Signing an Agreed Order

August 30, 2024Professional License Defense

The Implications of Signing an Agreed Order in Your Professional Disciplinary Proceedings

An experienced professional license defense attorney at Bertolino LLP can represent your interests in disciplinary proceedings before your licensing agency. We can review the allegations of violations that your case involves and work to strategize the most effective defense for your case, which may involve signing an agreed order in some cases. When you are facing disciplinary proceedings, you will benefit from the services of a professional license defense lawyer to protect your career. We...

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August 28, 2024Professional License Defense

Defending Professionals With a Comprehensive Approach

The standing you established as an expert in your field can be put at risk by one accusation of misconduct made to a licensing board, agency, or commission. For example, a real-estate buyer claims you treated them unfairly; a homeowner declares you did not complete the work they paid you to perform; or a patient accuses you of abuse.  Our Texas professional license defense lawyers have years of experience defending professional, medical, and vocational license...

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Getting a Criminal History Evaluation from BHEC

August 24, 2024Professional License Defense

Obtaining a Criminal History Evaluation Letter from BHEC

Becoming a marriage and family therapist, professional counselor, psychologist, or social worker in the state of Texas is a lengthy process that requires education, training, examination, and meeting certain other requirements. All these steps toward licensing or certification take place through the Texas Behavioral Executive Council (BHEC), the same agency that regulates and monitors these professionals for compliance with applicable laws. If there is any question about whether your criminal history disqualifies for any of...

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Advertising Rules for Real Estate Inspectors

August 20, 2024Professional License Defense

Advertising Rules for Real Estate Inspectors

The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) is the state agency in charge of licensing and regulating various real estate professionals, including real estate inspectors. One primary function of TREC is to ensure that these professionals follow all relevant laws and rules. Violations of these laws or rules can lead to disciplinary proceedings and severe sanctions. As a result, all real estate inspectors must keep up to date with changes in the laws and rules that...

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TSBPA Recent Enforcement Actions

August 18, 2024Professional License Defense

Texas State Board of Public Accountancy Recent Enforcement Actions

The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (the Board) licenses and regulates certified professional accountants (CPAs) throughout the state of Texas. As a result, all complaints against CPAs go to the Board for investigation. The Board also files formal disciplinary charges when warranted, handles contested proceedings, and works to resolve these disciplinary proceedings. As the outcome of disciplinary proceedings can be severe, you should not hesitate to contact an experienced CPA license defense lawyer for...

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Felony Automatically Keep from Getting a License

August 17, 2024Professional License Defense

Does a Felony Automatically Preclude You from Receiving a Professional, Occupational License?

Earning any type of professional or occupational license only occurs after you put in months or even years of studies, practice, and hard work. In some cases, your criminal history may impact your ability to obtain a professional or occupational license. Therefore, you need to know up front whether you will qualify for a license before you complete the licensure requirements and then find out that you are ineligible for a license. Especially if you...

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