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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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Understanding the Texas Prescription Monitoring Program

February 17, 2024Professional License Defense

What is the Texas Prescription Monitoring Program

The Texas Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) is the state’s data collection and monitoring system for prescribed Schedule II, III, IV, and V controlled substances. The data collected includes all such prescriptions dispensed by Texas pharmacies and out-of-state pharmacies for Texas residents. The PMP also monitors the prescription information of patients for medical practitioners.  As a result, pharmacies and medical professionals who prescribe controlled substances have certain duties and responsibilities concerning the PMP. Failure to comply...

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Understanding the Disciplinary Process Before the Texas Real Estate Commission

February 12, 2024Professional License Defense

What is the Texas Real Estate Commission’s Licensing Disciplinary Process?

The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) licenses various real estate professionals, including real estate agents, brokers, inspectors, education providers, easement or right-of-way inspectors, and timeshare plans. TREC is also responsible for monitoring and enforcing TREC rules and Texas laws that pertain to these professionals. Violations of any of these rules or laws can result in disciplinary sanctions by TREC that could endanger your professional real estate licensure. A real estate license defense lawyer represents your...

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What You Need to Know about the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation

February 11, 2024Professional License Defense

What You Need to Know about the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation

The Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) licenses various occupations. TDLR also regulates and enforces the rules that govern those occupations. As a part of its governance duties, TDLR has adopted enforcement plans and penalty matrices for many occupations. These plans advise license holders of the potential sanctions they can face if they become subject to disciplinary proceedings. An occupational license defense lawyer can help you understand the TDLR enforcement plan and the possible...

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What Should I Do if I Am Facing a Temporary or Emergency Suspension of My Professional License

February 09, 2024Professional License Defense

What Should I do if I Am Facing a Temporary or Emergency Suspension of My Professional License?

Different professions have varying degrees of discipline that individuals can receive. The severity of discipline depends on various factors. Still, a license suspension is one of the more serious forms of discipline, as it directly affects your ability to continue doing your job. In extreme situations, many licensing boards can seek a temporary or emergency suspension of your professional license, which immediately prohibits you from engaging in your professional practice. A professional license defense lawyer...

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Should I Contact the Person Who Filed a Disciplinary Complaint Against Me

February 07, 2024Professional License Defense

Should I Contact the Person Who Filed a Disciplinary Complaint Against Me?

Receiving notice that a complaint has been filed against you with your licensing board can be devastating. The fact is that even a single complaint can put your license, livelihood, and reputation at risk.  Texas licensing boards can take various disciplinary actions against you, including license revocation, suspension, or probation. With so much at stake, we urge you to seek the counsel of an experienced professional license defense attorney as soon as you are notified of a...

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Disciplinary Proceedings Before the Texas State Board of Pharmacy

February 04, 2024Professional License Defense

Disciplinary Proceedings Before the Texas State Board of Pharmacy

As a pharmacist, you can face serious consequences if your licensing board finds that you have violated the rules or laws that govern your profession. Therefore, having a pharmacist license defense lawyer on your side to defend you in disciplinary proceedings before the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) can be critical to protecting your career and your professional reputation. By obtaining legal counsel, you will be better positioned to fight back against the severe...

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