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March 13, 2018Posts

Will the Texas Medical Board Discipline Me if No Patient Was Injured?

If you have been notified of a complaint filed against you with the Texas Medical Board (TMB), you are likely wondering what is going to happen and what disciplinary action, if any, the Board may take against your medical license. The TMB investigates every complaint it receives and follows its Enforcement Process. It is critical that you treat any issues with the TMB seriously, even if you believe the complaint against you is baseless or...

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March 12, 2018Posts

Have A Board Complaint Letter of Investigation Reviewed by an Attorney

If you are a licensed professional and have received a complaint letter or written notice from your licensing board, we urge you to have the letter reviewed by an experienced license defense attorney. DO NOT respond on your own. You could jeopardize your license. “He who represents himself has a fool for a client.” --Abraham Lincoln You may be thinking that you can respond to the complaint yourself, but that is a huge mistake. You...

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March 09, 2018Professional License Defense Posts

I Was Arrested, Do I Need to Contact My Licensing Board?

If you were arrested and you hold a professional license, that license may be at risk. In some instances, a license holder is required to notify their licensing board of an arrest, charge, indictment, or criminal conviction. The facts of the specific incident may help an attorney determine if and when the board should be notified. You do not want to make the mistake of assuming you do not need to alert the board or even...

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4 helpful tips if your professional license is under attack

March 08, 2018Professional License Defense Posts

4 Helpful Tips If You’re a Professional License holder and You’re Under Investigation

Receiving a notice informing you that a complaint has been filed against your professional license is a frightening and intimidating situation. You've worked hard for years to earn your license, and you never imagine that you would ever have to defend yourself against allegations of misconduct or unprofessionalism. The effects of a licensing board complaint and the ensuing investigation can be mitigated by taking the proper actions as soon as you are notified of the...

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February 27, 2018Professional License Defense Posts

How Are Complaints Against Texas Firefighters Handled?

Firefighters in Texas are governed by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP), which regulates licensure and investigates complaints filed against Texas Fire Safety Professionals. The TCFP has authority to take disciplinary action against a licensee, including license revocation or suspension. If your license is in jeopardy, it is imperative that you seek representation from an experienced fire protection license defense lawyer. How Complaints Against Texas Firefighters Are Handled If you are licensed by the...

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February 26, 2018Professional License Defense Posts

Tips to Avoid A Complaint for Texas Social Workers

Social workers in Texas devote their lives to working tirelessly for our most vulnerable citizens. You probably entered this profession because you are deeply committed to helping people and providing them with the resources they need. Texas is a better place thanks to your hard work and dedication. If someone files a complaint against you, claiming you didn't do your job right, you may feel surprised and hurt. Even if you think there's no basis...

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February 23, 2018Posts

How the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists Processes Complaints

Becoming a licensed psychologist in Texas takes years of advanced training. As a psychologist, you work hard to develop a course of care that prevents or alleviates disorders and helps people regain their mental well-being. Our law firm understands the important role psychologists have in Texas. That's why we work hard to protect the rights of licensed psychologists whose professionalism is being challenged by a patient or someone else. The Texas State Board of Examiners...

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February 22, 2018Posts

Will the Texas Medical Board Seek Serious Penalties for Minor Violations?

If you are facing disciplinary action by the Texas Medical Board (TMB), your medical license and career are in jeopardy. It is critical that you treat any issues with the TMB seriously, even if you believe the complainant against you is baseless or that your actions constitute only a minor violation of the TMB rules. Will the Texas Medical Board Seek Serious Penalties for Minor Violations? First, the TMB can seek serious penalties for any...

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Texas nurses have 10 days to update an address change with the texas board of nursing bon

February 21, 2018Posts

If You’re a Licensed Texas Nurse, Did You Know You Have 10 Days to Update an Address Change with the Texas Board of Nursing (BON)?

The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) sends individual correspondence to nurses to the address of record. Such correspondence is personalized and includes official letters and notifications. These notices from BON often require a response from the licensee. For example, a Complaint Notice and deadline to respond is sent to the nurse's official address of record with the BON. All Texas nurses and applicants for licensure must notify the Board in writing within 10 days of...

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February 20, 2018Posts

Local Nurse Has Medical License Suspended

Medical licenses are held to a high standard, and for good reason. The health and sometimes lives of people rely on those who practice medicine and their ability to give sound advice. To that end, the Texas Board of Nursing has announced that they have suspended the license of a nurse practitioner “accused of failing to give appropriate assessments, misinterpreting or ignoring lab test results, and incorrectly diagnosing a patient, among other charges,” according to...

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