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Potential Sanctions by the Texas Optometry Board in Disciplinary Proceedings

May 08, 2024Professional License Defense

Potential Sanctions by the Texas Optometry Board in Disciplinary Proceedings

The Texas Optometry Board (the Board) licenses, monitors, and regulates doctors of optometry. This agency’s job is to ensure that optometrists follow the Texas Optometry Act (the Act) and other rules and laws that govern their profession. As a result, when someone files a complaint against one of these professionals, the Board evaluates, investigates, and processes the complaint.  Failure to comply with these laws can lead to disciplinary action by the Board, including license revocation,...

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Disciplinary Proceedings Before the State Bar of Texas

May 03, 2024Professional License Defense

Disciplinary Proceedings Before the State Bar of Texas

Under Texas law, the State Bar of Texas (the “Bar”) licenses attorneys and is authorized to monitor attorneys for ethical compliance with Bar rules and state laws. The Initiation of Disciplinary Proceedings Before the State Bar of Texas Any member of the public, including other attorneys and judges, can file a formal grievance in writing against an attorney with the Office of the Chief Disciplinary Counsel (CDC) of the State Bar of Texas. The CDC...

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Getting a Criminal History Evaluation Letter from the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council

May 02, 2024Professional License Defense

Getting a Criminal History Evaluation Letter from the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (TBHEC)

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC) licenses and regulates several professions. Part of the licensure process involves BHEC performing a criminal background check to ensure applicants are eligible to hold these licenses. Upon request, BHEC will provide potential applicants with criminal history evaluation letters, which can help these individuals determine if BHEC may reject their licensing application based on their criminal history. BHEC is not the only agency to offer criminal history evaluation letters;...

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Probated Suspensions of Your Professional License What You Need to Know

April 27, 2024Professional License Defense

Probated Suspensions of Your Professional License: What You Need to Know

The sanctions for violating the rules and laws that govern your professional license can be severe. A simple misstep or oversight can lead to disciplinary proceedings threatening your license and livelihood. Therefore, consulting a professional license defense lawyer to defend your license is critical to successfully fighting against misconduct allegations.  One potential sanction in professional disciplinary proceedings is license suspension. During a license suspension, which the TMB typically defines for a specific period, you cannot...

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Disciplinary Proceedings Before the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy

April 26, 2024Professional License Defense

Disciplinary Proceedings Before the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy

The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (TSBPA) licenses and regulates certified public accountants (CPAs) in Texas. As a result, complaints against these professionals for violations of the Public Accountancy Act or TSBPA rules go to the TSBPA for investigation, evaluation, and initiation of disciplinary proceedings, if necessary. As the consequences of these proceedings can be severe, contacting an experienced Texas CPA license lawyer should be your first step if you receive notice of a...

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Disciplinary Proceedings Before the Texas Board of Professional Engineers

April 25, 2024Professional License Defense

Disciplinary Proceedings Before the Texas Board of Professional Engineers

The Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (PELS) licenses, monitors, and regulates professional engineers and land surveyors. This agency’s job is to ensure that these professionals follow the rules and laws that govern their profession. As a result, when someone files a complaint against one of these professionals, PELS evaluates, investigates, and processes the complaint.  Failure to comply with these laws can lead to disciplinary action by PELS, including license revocation, suspension, or...

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Professional License Defense for Texas Physicians, Nurses, and other Healthcare Providers

April 22, 2024Professional License Defense

Professional License Defense for Texas Physicians, Nurses, and other Healthcare Providers

Obtaining and keeping a medical professional license can have numerous obstacles. At Bertolino LLP, we understand your livelihood and reputation depend on keeping your license in good standing. Whether attaining your license has been hindered or it is in jeopardy, a Texas professional license defense lawyer can protect your best interests. What Medical Certifications Can a Texas Professional License Defense Attorney Represent? The professional medical field is vast, containing a multitude of different certifications and...

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Disciplinary Complaints Before the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners

April 21, 2024Professional License Defense

Disciplinary Complaints Before the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners

Patient complaints against dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants go to the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (“the Board”) for investigation, assessment, and potential referral for disciplinary proceedings. If you are the subject of a disciplinary complaint before the Board, an experienced dental license defense lawyer can assist you through the investigative process and any disciplinary proceedings that may result. We can explain the full range of available alternatives to resolve your case and...

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Disciplinary Proceedings Before the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners

April 20, 2024Professional License Defense

Disciplinary Proceedings Before the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners

The Texas Board of Architectural Examiners (the “Board”) licenses architects, landscape architects, and registered interior designers. The Board also has the authority to monitor and enforce these professionals for compliance with Board rules and state laws that apply to these professionals. Violating these rules or laws can result in disciplinary proceedings before the Board and imperil your professional license. An architectural license defense lawyer represents your interests in these disciplinary proceedings and can help you...

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Disciplinary Proceedings and the Texas Education Agency

February 19, 2024Professional License Defense

Disciplinary Proceedings and the Texas Education Agency

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) houses the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC), which conducts all investigations of complaints against educational professionals. The SBEC also handles disciplinary proceedings involving these professionals, including assessing any sanctions for misconduct. As these sanctions can be severe, consulting an educator license defense lawyer to defend your certification is critical.  The Role of the SBEC The SBEC is the division of the TEA that receives, investigates, and pursues complaints of...

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