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The Role of Nursing Peer Review Committees in Texas

February 13, 2024Medical License Defense

The Role of Nursing Peer Review Committees in Texas

Determining whether to report a licensed nurse to the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) for professional misconduct or other violations can be difficult and highly fact-specific. Hospitals, nursing homes, and other medical facilities must report violations in certain situations but may be able to handle some violations internally if they choose.  An experienced nursing license defense lawyer can assist you through the nursing peer review committee process and any BON disciplinary proceedings that ensue. We...

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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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Remedial Plans and the Texas Medical Board What You Need to

February 10, 2024Medical License Defense

Remedial Plans and the Texas Medical Board: What You Need to Know

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) can recommend and impose various sanctions in disciplinary proceedings against physicians and other medical professionals they regulate. One of the lesser sanctions in a disciplinary proceeding is the remedial plan. If you have been offered a remedial plan by the TMB as a potential resolution in your disciplinary action, the attorneys of Bertolino LLP can help.  An experienced medical license defense attorney can represent your interests in any disciplinary proceedings...

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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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February 08, 2024Medical License Defense

When the Texas Board of Nursing Must Suspend or Deny a Nursing License

The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) licenses and regulates all types of nurses licensed in Texas. Nurses can face disciplinary proceedings concerning their licenses if BON receives complaints against them and finds that they have violated the rules or laws that apply to them. Since the repercussions of these proceedings can be severe, contacting an experienced Texas nursing license defense lawyer should be your first step if you receive notice of a complaint against you. ...

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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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Top Reasons that Dentists Lose Their Professional Licenses

February 06, 2024Medical License Defense

What Are The Top Reasons Why Dentists Lose Their Professional Licenses?

Disciplinary proceedings by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (“the Board”) arising from a complaint may lead to serious consequences that may endanger your career. Therefore, securing legal representation by an experienced dental license defense lawyer at Bertolino LLP, can be critical from the outset of any complaint against you. Various reasons can lead to complaints and disciplinary proceedings against dentists and other dental professionals. However, some situations happen more commonly than others. Here are...

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Maintaining Your Business and Employees While Facing a Licensing Investigation

February 05, 2024License Defense Lawyer Texas

Maintaining Your Business and Employees While Facing a Licensing Investigation

In many cases, you can continue working in your profession or occupation, even if you are facing allegations of misconduct or battling a licensing board complaint. However, you may find it increasingly challenging to maintain your business and your employees in this situation.  Having an experienced Texas licensing board defense attorney on your side can help you navigate this delicate situation. You can get advice not only on your disciplinary case but also on managing...

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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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