Blog : Texas Professional License Defense Law Firm : Bertolino LLP

May 20, 2022Uncategorized

Handling a Complaint Against Your Land Surveyor License

The Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (TBPELS) handles the licensing, complaint, and disciplinary process for professional engineers and land surveyors. TBPELS accepts complaints from any members of the public about these licensed professionals, investigates those complaints, and takes disciplinary action when warranted. Reviewing Complaints When TBPELS receives a complaint about a professional engineer or land surveyor, it reviews the complaint for jurisdiction, completeness, and evidence of a violation of a rule or...

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May 19, 2022Uncategorized

Examples of Disciplinary Actions by the Texas Medical Board

Complaints and disciplinary proceedings against medical professionals by the Texas Medical Board (TMB) can result in many sanctions. These sanctions differ according to the severity of the conduct involved, the professional's prior disciplinary history, and other factors. However, some of the potential sanctions that you can receive can impact your ability to continue working in the medical profession. As a result, you should take all complaints against your license seriously and get immediate legal advice...

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May 18, 2022Uncategorized

Case Study for Doctor #M8869

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) issued a suspension after determining that a licensed physician’s continuation in the practice of medicine was a continuing threat to the public welfare. Previous Disciplinary History Doctor #M8869 primarily practices medicine in the state of Texas as an anesthesiologist and has a lengthy disciplinary history. In 2018, the TMB issued an Agreed Order requiring him to document that a chaperone was present during any examination of a female patient, complete...

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May 17, 2022Uncategorized

Does Your Law Firm’s Advertisement Violate Texas Rules?

Rule 7 of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct governs lawyer and law firm advertisements, or “communications concerning a lawyer’s services.” The Texas Supreme Court approved amendments to these rules on July 1, 2021. These amendments were the first major overhaul to the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct in more than a decade. A major goal of these amendments was to modernize the rules for the digital age. Violating these rules can result...

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May 16, 2022Uncategorized

When You Receive a Complaint Concerning Your Optometrist License

Complaints against professionals are far from uncommon but receiving a complaint from your profession’s licensing board can be overwhelming. The possibility that one complaint could upend the career that you have worked for can be devastating, and you may not know where to turn first. Fortunately, your Texas optometrist license defense attorneys are here to help with the defensive tactics that you need in any disciplinary license proceedings. Common Reasons for Complaints and Discipline Against...

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May 15, 2022Uncategorized

Complaint & Discipline Process of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council

The Texas legislature created the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (“the Council”) in 2019 to license and regulate certain behavioral health and social work professionals. The Council is the umbrella agency for the following licensing boards: the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists, Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors, Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, and the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners. As a result, all...

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May 14, 2022Uncategorized

Why You Shouldn’t Discuss Your Licensing Complaint with Anyone Other Than Your Attorney?

When you receive a complaint against your professional or occupational license, you may be upset, angry, and overwhelmed by the situation. You have worked hard to acquire the education and training necessary to get your license, and now a complaint has put it at risk. The last thing that you want to do is lose your license or face disciplinary proceedings over a complaint. If you find yourself in this situation, you may be tempted...

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How is an Administrative Hearing Different from a Court Hearing

May 13, 2022Uncategorized

How is an Administrative Evidentiary Hearing Different from a Court Hearing?

When facing disciplinary proceedings concerning your professional or occupational license, you may have a hearing before an administrative law judge. These hearings occur when you cannot reach an agreement with your licensing agency about whether you violated a rule or law that applies to your profession or what penalties you should face for a violation. Administrative hearings are similar to court hearings, but they also differ from court hearings in several ways. Administrative proceedings often...

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May 12, 2022Uncategorized

Avoiding Complaints Against Your Professional License

Although it may seem unfair, our society often holds professionals to higher standards than others. You must complete specific amounts of education, pass licensure tests, and go through extensive background screening to attain a professional license. After obtaining your license, you also must avoid violating the laws and rules that apply to your profession, or you could face discipline from your licensing board. You cannot anticipate every situation that might lead to complaints against your...

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May 11, 2022Uncategorized

What is the Difference Between a License Suspension and a Probated License Suspension?

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. Different occupations also provide for different levels of license suspensions, some of which are probated suspensions. State Board of Dental Examiners Under 22 Tex. Admin. Code §107.26(c)(5), the State Board of Dental...

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