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What is a Fitness Determination Request from the Texas Real Estate Commission

September 30, 2023Professional License Defense

What is a Fitness Determination Request from the Texas Real Estate Commission?

The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) licenses real estate professionals and ensures that they follow the TREC rules and Texas laws that pertain to them. Exhibiting the qualities of honesty, trustworthiness, and integrity are all essential to obtaining a license from TREC. Therefore, you may have difficulty getting a license from TREC if you have a criminal record, prior disciplinary history with other professional or occupational licenses, unpaid judgments, or unlicensed activity. Fortunately, you can...

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How NOT to Respond to a Disciplinary Complaint

September 29, 2023Professional License Defense

How Not to Respond to a Disciplinary Complaint

When you are a licensed professional in Texas, receiving a complaint from your professional or occupational licensing board can be an intimidating and disturbing experience. The consequences of disciplinary actions can be significant because they can threaten your license and career. Failure to properly handle such complaints can lead to poor outcomes.  In this situation, you need an experienced occupational license defense lawyer to protect your license. Strong legal representation helps you avoid making mistakes...

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Disciplinary Consequences for Non-Compliance and the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement

September 27, 2023Professional License Defense

Disciplinary Consequences for Noncompliance and the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)

The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) licenses and regulates law enforcement personnel, including peace officers, county jailers, and telecommunicators. As a result, TCOLE can discipline law enforcement professionals for violations of Chapter 1701 of the Texas Occupations Code, TCOLE Rules, or other applicable laws or rules. Disciplinary proceedings by TCOLE that arise from a complaint can lead to dire consequences that may endanger your career. Therefore, securing legal representation by an experienced law enforcement defense lawyer at Bertolino...

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Communicating with Your Licensing Agency When You Are Facing a Complaint

September 25, 2023Professional License Defense

Communicating with Your Licensing Agency When You Are Facing a Complaint

All occupations and professionals that require some license or certification through the state of Texas are subject to licensing board rules and laws that govern them. Any violations of those rules or laws can lead to investigations and disciplinary action against your license by the relevant licensing board or agency. These allegations have the potential to ruin your career and your livelihood.  If you are facing a disciplinary complaint, you should not directly communicate with...

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September 21, 2023Professional License Defense

What Is an NPN?

If you are an insurance license holder or are applying for a license, you should know your National Producer Number (NPN). Put simply, an NPN is a unique number that the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) uses to identify license holders. Knowing your NPN lets you check the status of your license and complete other actions. At Bertolino LLP, our highly knowledgeable Austin insurance license defense attorneys can further explain NPNs, advise you on...

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Do I Need an Expert Witness in My Professional License Defense

September 21, 2023Professional License Defense

Do I Need an Expert Witness in My Professional License Defense Case?

As a licensed professional, you can face disciplinary action by your licensing board or agency based on numerous grounds. Some of these grounds may relate to the technical aspects of your practice that an expert can best judge. In those cases, you may need an expert witness to testify on your behalf in your disciplinary proceedings. If you are facing disciplinary proceedings before your professional licensing board or agency, you should not hesitate to contact...

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Advertising Rule Violations for Real Estate Agents

September 19, 2023Professional License Defense

Advertising Rule Violations for Texas Real Estate Agents and Brokers

The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) licenses and regulates real estate professionals, including real estate sales agents. These professionals are subject to the Texas laws and TREC rules that govern them. If real estate agents violate those rules or laws, including those concerning advertising, TREC investigates and takes enforcement action as needed. Disciplinary actions against real estate licenses can lead to a loss of licensure and other severe consequences. Therefore, having a real estate license...

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The Consequences of Disciplinary Actions Against Physical and Occupational Therapists Going Beyond Sanctions

September 18, 2023Professional License Defense

Going Beyond Sanctions: The Consequences of Disciplinary Actions Against Physical and Occupational Therapists

When working as a physical or occupational therapist in Texas, a single complaint against you can be enough to derail your career completely. The consequences of disciplinary actions are far-reaching and may go well beyond the sanctions that the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners (the Council) can impose.  In this situation, you need an experienced physical and occupational therapist license defense lawyer to protect your rights, license, and reputation. By getting...

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What Type of Disciplinary Action Can the SBEC Take Against an Educator’s Certificate

September 17, 2023Professional License Defense

What Type of Disciplinary Action Can the SBEC Take Against an Educator’s Certificate?

One Texas Education Agency (TEA) division is the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC), which regulates and certifies education professionals. This board also receives complaints, performs investigations, and files disciplinary proceedings against educators when needed. Disciplinary proceedings against teachers and other education professionals can lead to severe sanctions. If you are facing disciplinary proceedings that may negatively affect your education certification, contact an educator license defense attorney for help.  Disciplinary Action Against an Educator’s Certificate...

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A Survey of Recent Disciplinary Actions by TDLR

September 15, 2023Professional License Defense

A Survey of Recent Disciplinary Actions by TDLR

After studying to complete your education and professional licensure as a Texas pharmacist, the last thing you expect, or need is a complaint against you to threaten your career. You have too much to lose to handle this complaint and potential disciplinary action in this situation. Instead, contact an experienced pharmacist license defense lawyer to help protect your interests in any disciplinary proceedings. By obtaining legal counsel, you will be better positioned to fight back...

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