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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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As a licensed professional, you are subject to various rules and laws that govern your occupation or profession.

August 16, 2024Professional License Defense

Why You Should Never Ignore a Licensing Board Complaint

As a licensed professional, you are subject to various rules and laws that govern your occupation or profession. You may face disciplinary action before your professional licensing board or agency if you violate any of those rules or laws. If that agency finds that you have violated a rule or law, you can face potential severe sanctions that may permanently impact your license and career. Therefore, you need strong legal representation during these proceedings to...

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Effectively Working with Your Licensing

August 15, 2024Professional License Defense

Effectively Working with Your Licensing Defense Lawyer

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. When you are facing disciplinary proceedings, you will benefit from the services of a professional license defense lawyer to protect your career. We can provide you with strong legal representation to assist you...

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Regulatory and Criminal Law Consequences

July 28, 2024Professional License Defense

Regulatory and Criminal Law Consequences of Real Estate Inspection Fraud

The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) is the state agency that licenses various real estate professionals, including inspectors, and ensures that they 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 govern their profession, including those related to real estate inspection fraud.  If you...

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July 26, 2024Professional License Defense

TDLR Releases FY 2023 Annual Report of Health Occupations Licensing and Complaint Data

The Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) is a state agency that licenses and regulates many occupations requiring licenses or certifications. The occupations that TDLR monitors for compliance with applicable laws include several health occupations, such as dieticians, midwives, and podiatrists, among others. As part of its duties under state law, the TDLR receives and investigates complaints against licensees and initiates disciplinary action if needed.  After you have completed the education and training to obtain...

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Understanding the TALCB Audit Process for Appraiser Trainees

July 24, 2024Professional License Defense

Understanding the TALCB Audit Process for Appraiser Trainees and License or Certification Applicants

Becoming an appraiser in the state of Texas is a multi-faceted process consisting of education, training, examination, and a background check and history review. All these steps toward licensing or certification take place through the Texas Appraiser Licensing & Certification Board (TALCB), the same agency that regulates and monitors licensed and certified appraisers for compliance with applicable laws. An appraiser license defense attorney can assist you with any impediments that you may encounter during the licensing...

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Complaints Against Funeral Directors What You Need to Know

July 20, 2024Professional License Defense

Complaints Against Licensed Funeral Directors: What You Need to Know

As a licensed funeral director, you are subject to various rules and laws that govern your profession. You may face disciplinary action before the Texas Funeral Service Commission (TFSC) if you violate any of those rules or laws. If the TFSC finds that you have violated a rule or law, you can face potential severe sanctions that may permanently impact your license and career. Therefore, you need strong legal representation during these proceedings to protect...

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The Complaint Process Before the Texas Optometry Board

July 07, 2024Professional License Defense

The Complaint Process Before the Texas Optometry Board

The Texas Optometry Board (the Board) has jurisdiction over licensed optometrists in Texas. The Board monitors these licensees to ensure compliance with the laws and rules regulating their profession. As such, the Board receives, investigates, and prosecutes licensees when complaints arise alleging that they have violated the rules or laws they are subject to.  Getting legal representation in disciplinary proceedings before the Board can be key to a positive outcome in your case. As a...

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When Does the State Office of Administrative Hearings Become Involved

July 05, 2024Professional License Defense

When Does the State Office of Administrative Hearings Become Involved with a Professional License Disciplinary Case?

All licensed professionals must follow the specific laws and rules that apply to their professions. Licensing boards and agencies monitor licensed professionals for compliance with those rules. Violations of rules and laws related to professional practices can lead to disciplinary complaints and sanctions that can adversely affect your career. In severe cases, you could even face a license suspension or revocation, which affects your ability to keep your job and support yourself.  Although Texas licensing...

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How to Handle the Informal Settlement Conference in a Licensing Board Proceeding

July 03, 2024Professional License Defense

How to Handle the Informal Settlement Conference in a Licensing Board Proceeding

Earning a professional license comes from completing an often years-long process involving education, practical work experience, and license exams. However, the pressure continues once you have obtained your license. Even once you have your license, you must still maintain continuing education requirements, follow various rules and regulations, and periodically meet certain requirements to renew it. If you violate those rules, you can be subject to licensing board investigations and disciplinary proceedings. The outcome of a...

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