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New Law Temporarily Places Texas Veterinary Board Under

May 01, 2024License Defense Lawyer Texas

New Law Temporarily Places Texas Veterinary Board Under the Direction of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Under the Texas Veterinary Licensing Act, the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (TBVME) historically has licensed and regulated Doctors of Veterinary Medicine (DVMs), Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs), and Equine Dental Providers (EDPs). As a result, the TBVME has the authority to receive, investigate, and prosecute complaints against these licensed professionals who have committed alleged misconduct. However, as of September 1, 2023, the TBVME has operated under the guidance and direction of the Texas Department...

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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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Understanding Procedural Rules at the SOAH

April 24, 2024SOAH

Understanding Procedural Rules at the State Office of Administrative Hearings

In most cases, licensed professionals can informally resolve complaints against them by reaching informal agreements with their respective licensing boards. However, in some cases, an informal resolution to the complaint is impossible. If you cannot resolve your pending disciplinary proceedings by agreement, your case must proceed to a hearing before the Texas State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH).   Application of Procedural Rules at SOAH Just as a specific set of procedural rules generally applies to...

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What Are Proposals for Decisions

April 23, 2024License Defense Lawyer Texas

What Are Proposals for Decisions?

Texas professional licensing boards and agencies resolve most complaints against licensees informally by agreement. However, when a licensing board and the licensee cannot agree on whether the licensee has violated a rule or law governing their profession or the appropriate sanction for a violation, the board refers the case to the Texas State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) for scheduling of an evidentiary hearing (trial). Having an experienced Texas licensing board defense attorney on your...

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What Happens if I Fail to Follow an Agreed Order

April 22, 2024License Defense Lawyer Texas

What Happens if I Fail to Follow an Agreed Board Order?

If you are a licensed professional in Texas, you are subject to various laws and rules that govern your profession. Your licensing board or agency can also assess different sanctions against you through disciplinary proceedings if they find that you have violated those laws or rules, including agreed board orders.  When facing disciplinary proceedings, you should understand the potential range of consequences that you may face for agreed board orders and other types of sanctions....

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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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