Bertolino LLP is proud to announce we recently partnered with Austin Habitat for Humanity to sponsor a build day. On September 17, 2022, our office sent volunteers from our team of attorneys and legal professionals to turn raw materials into a place that a local Austin family can call home. Our team work hard every day to serve our clients, but we also like to regularly take a break from casework and negotiations to assist...
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When you hold a professional medical license, your future could be in jeopardy if you are arrested and required to notify the Texas Medical Board (TMB) of the charges against you or a criminal conviction. However, that does not mean that all arrests must be reported to the TMB. Before you contact the state licensing board, make sure you contact your medical license defense attorney at Bertolino LLP to find out what your legal obligations...
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The recent Covid-19 pandemic has exhausted many healthcare workers, causing them to leave hospitals and care facilities at a record rate. In addition to the high level of burnout, many nurses were victims of the disease themselves, causing them to miss work or leave the field entirely. Studies had already predicted shortages of as many as 500,000 nurses by 2030, and the effects of Covid-19 are making the shortfalls much worse. As a result of the disease,...
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Healthcare providers in the state of Texas must secure and maintain their license to practice in order to hold a job serving their patients. The Texas Medical Board oversees the licensing process and addresses complaints that may arise. The Board’s website maintains a searchable database the public can use to verify a physician’s licensure status. Patients and others can also request an investigation when they register a complaint against a practitioner. The Board is comprised of 7...
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Bertolino LLP is proud to announce our sponsorship for the 4th annual golf tournament to support the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Chapter 23-7. This event is scheduled for Friday, September 2, 2022, and will be held at Cowan Creek Golf Course in Georgetown, Texas. Arrivals start at 6:30 AM for registration and breakfast, with a shotgun start at 8:00 AM. The entry fee of $95 per player covers your green fees, cart fee, and lunch, with...
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Renewing your dental license may be more challenging than you previously thought. Keeping your dental license active is essential if you hope to continue practicing dental medicine. There may be several roadblocks and issues with your dental license renewal along the way. Here is a general idea of what you can expect as you move through the dental license renewal process and how long it might be before your dental license is officially renewed by...
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If you are hoping to renew your dental license in Texas, you should always be prepared to do so every two years. However, you might be surprised at how involved the dental license renewal application process is. It is not uncommon for dentists to have trouble getting their application for license renewal granted by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE). If your dental license has expired or you are running into difficulties getting...
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When your dental license expires in Texas, there is no grace period for renewing. In fact, in addition to losing your active dental license, you will also be assessed a renewal fee penalty when you are between one and 90 days past your renewal date and a second penalty from days 91 to 365. It is important that you take steps to renew your dental license before it expires, or your career could be in...
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Receiving a denial of your application for a nursing license can be devastating. After all, you have spent countless hours studying to earn your degree and work toward a career in nursing, only to suffer a major setback. However, you have options when you have received a denial of your nursing license. Enlisting the help of a nursing license denial lawyer can help you fight back against the denial and work to get the license...
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You have completed your education and earned your professional or occupational license. However, a complaint against you now has the potential to threaten your career. You have too much at stake to try and handle a complaint and potential disciplinary action on your own. Instead, call an experienced license defense lawyer to assist you in protecting your rights and your reputation. By getting legal representation, you can also better understand the types of sanctions you...
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