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Bertolino LLP

May 05, 2022 Uncategorized

Here’s How a License Defense Attorney Can Help with Your Case

Whether you are a doctor, civil engineer, plumber, teacher, or tow-truck operator, every profession that requires a license is a valued profession in need of legal representation from time to time. For example, our attorneys and legal professionals at Bertolino LLP have spent years acquiring the necessary qualifications, licenses, and skills to perform our job. We understand the economic and professional risks licensed professionals make every day to provide their services for others. However, every...

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May 05, 2022 Uncategorized

Applying for an Occupational License After a Criminal Conviction

When you have a criminal conviction, you may worry that some career fields may no longer be open to you, especially if they require a license through the state. More occupations require licenses than you might think. For instance, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) regulates and issues licenses for countless occupations, including barbers, water well drillers, mold remediators, and tow truck operators. Before you spend the time and money necessary to apply...

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Does Failing to Complete Continuing Education Put My Professional License at Risk?

May 04, 2022 Uncategorized

Does Failing to Complete Continuing Education Put My Professional License at Risk?

All professions require that you complete some minimum level of continuing education to keep your professional license in good standing. In most cases, you can face discipline and other repercussions for failure to meet your profession’s continuing education requirements. For example, some professional licensing boards will refuse to renew your license, which will make you unemployable in your field if you fail to maintain your continuing education requirements. Others will impose significant fines and even...

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Bertolino LLP

May 03, 2022 Uncategorized

Our Attorneys Will Know How to Handle Legal Matters for Your License Renewal

Occupational licensing renewal issues can significantly derail your career. With a long list of potential problems, it is crucial for professionals to understand their rights and how to navigate a challenging renewal process. An experienced professional and occupational license defense attorney in Texas can save you considerable difficulty. At Bertolino LLP, we understand the potential obstacles. Our lawyers are skilled at overcoming a wide range of licensing renewal challenges. If you are concerned about any...

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Appealing the Suspension or Revocation of Your Professional License

May 03, 2022 Uncategorized

Appealing the Suspension or Revocation of Your Professional License

Texas licensing boards or agencies regulate the professionals who hold various professional licenses. These duties include receiving and processing complaints from customers, clients, or patients who allege that professionals have violated applicable laws or rules. Professionals have due process rights throughout their disciplinary proceedings, including rights to administrative hearings. If they end up with a professional license suspension or revocation after administrative proceedings, they typically have the right to appeal that ruling through the state...

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Common Mistakes Licensees Make When They Receive a Complaint from Their Licensing Boards

May 02, 2022 License Investigation

Common Mistakes Licensees Make When They Receive a Complaint from Their Licensing Board

Receiving a complaint from your professional or occupational licensing board can be an intimidating and downright frightening experience. Disciplinary action can threaten your license and your career. If you don’t handle these complaints properly, you may make mistakes that put you at a great disadvantage in your disciplinary proceedings. Here are some common mistakes that licensees tend to make when they receive a complaint from their licensing boards. Failing to Take the Complaint Seriously If...

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April 22, 2022 Uncategorized

Our Team Is Volunteering at The Central Texas Food Bank This April 25th

Giving back to the community is an immense privilege to anyone who is able to help out. Our team has always aimed to help those in need, and what could be a more perfect opportunity than the food bank of the state we all live in? This April 25th, our team has organized a volunteering visit at The Central Texas Food Bank, where they will be helping out with the food sorting in the warehouse...

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March 22, 2022 Professional License Defense

5 Main Reasons Why Your License Can Get Suspended

It takes years of education and training to earn your professional license. Once you have the credentials, you work even harder to obtain the job and position to make all the effort worth it. When your entire career is dependent on an occupational license, its suspension is one of the worst threats to your livelihood. The best way to ensure your license remains in good standing is to understand how it can be put at...

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How common are complaints against texas doctors and should i worry if i receive one

February 17, 2022 Medical License Defense

How Often Are Texas Medical Board Complaints Filed Against Doctors and Should I Worry if I Receive One?

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) receives over 7,000 complaints each year against the medical professionals they regulate. These complaints come from patients, the family members of patients, other health professionals, and other sources. The most common complaints relate to allegations of substandard care, professional incompetence, unprofessional conduct that poses a danger to the public, and mental or physical impairments that impact the ability to practice medicine. The TMB Investigation Phase Receiving a complaint notice from...

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What is the state office of administrative hearings soah in texas

February 11, 2022 Medical License Defense

What is the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) in Texas?

You typically first receive notice of a complaint about your professional, medical, or vocational license from the agency that handles the regulation and licensing of your profession. Once that agency completes its investigation, you will receive notice of the agency’s findings. In some cases, the agency may find that you violated the rules or laws that govern your profession, as well as proposed sanctions or disciplinary measures for those violations. Not all cases involving licensing...

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