Blog : Texas Professional License Defense Law Firm : Bertolino LLP

November 08, 2017 Posts

The Type of Attorney You Need to Handle A Licensing Board Complaint

If your licensing board has notified you of a complaint lodged against you, and you have limited time in which to respond. Even if you believe the complaint is meritless, your license, career, and reputation are at risk. It is imperative that you mount a strong defense against the allegations pending against you. The best way to ensure the most favorable outcome in your case is to hire a well experienced license defense attorney. The...

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November 07, 2017 Posts

Preparing for a SOAH Mediation, Texas Professional License Defense

The Texas State Office of Administrative Hearing (SOAH) hears cases against license holders of Texas licensing boards- regarding complaints filed against the license holder, violations of board rules, and other alleged malfeasance. A SOAH hearing is conducted similar to a courtroom trial operates and serves as the final stage in formal resolution of a board complaint. Prior to the SOAH hearing the parties will have the opportunity to resolve the dispute through mediation. Benefits of...

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November 06, 2017 Posts

What Happens If I Miss the Deadline to Respond to a Board Complaint?

If a complaint has been filed against you with a professional licensing board, your livelihood, career, and reputation are on the line. This is likely an emotional and stressful time for you. It is not an uncommon reaction for people to want to avoid dealing with the complaint. However, it is critical that you address the complaint head-on and timely respond to all requests from the Board. When a licensing board is investigating a complaint,...

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November 03, 2017 Posts

Texas Doctors: Avoid Facing a Complaint from the Texas Medical Board

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) receives over 7,000 complaints every year. Complaints are filed by patients, patients' family members, health care professionals, and other sources. All complaints are treated seriously, and all complaints filed with the TMB are investigated. Precautionary Measures to Help Avoid Facing a Compliant from the Texas Medical Board You have worked for years to earn your medical license in Texas. Any allegation of misconduct filed against you could put your license,...

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November 02, 2017 Posts

The Stages of the Texas Medical Board’s Enforcement Process

After the Texas Medical Board (TMB) receives a complaint, the formal enforcement process begins. The TMB will first determine that it has jurisdiction, in that the complaint is against someone the TMB licenses. If jurisdiction is determined, the Board begins the process of determining whether there is evidence to support an allegation that there has been a violation of the Medical Practices Act. The Texas Medical Board (TMB) reviews every complaint it receives, and it...

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November 01, 2017 Posts

What to Expect When You Hire a Professional Licensing Defense Attorney

If a complaint has been filed against you with a Texas licensing board or regulatory agency, you need to consult with a Texas license defense attorney. When your professional license is in jeopardy due to allegations of misconduct, your career, livelihood, and reputation are at stake. What to Expect When You Hire a Professional Licensing Defense Attorney When you hire a professional license defense attorney, you can expect to have an advocate on your side....

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October 31, 2017 Professional License Defense

What is an Administrative Hearing?

An Administrative Hearing is a "trial-like proceeding before an administrative agency or administrative law judge. As in a trial, evidence is proffered and testimony is given." If you are defending your professional license against an attack by a Texas state licensing board, your case may require an administrative hearing. What is an Administrative Hearing? Complaints filed against licensees of Texas licensing boards are resolved by Administrative Hearings before the Texas State Office of Administrative Hearing...

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October 30, 2017 Professional License Defense

3 Things To Avoid Doing After Being Notified of a Board Complaint

After a licensing board, state agency, or commission notifies you of a complaint filed against you, there are three primary things you should avoid doing. Complaints and subsequent investigations can harm your reputation, and possibly lead to suspension or revocation of your license. Your livelihood and career on are on the line. Do Not Avoid Dealing with the Complaint - Do Not Miss Deadlines, Do Not Put Off Hiring an Attorney It is important to...

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October 27, 2017 Posts

What To Do If A Licensing Board Requests Confidential Information

If you are being investigated by a Texas licensing board or agency, you will be asked to provide information regarding the investigation and the complaint made against you. For some licensees this may mean the licensing board requests confidential information. Most licensed professionals have certain duties of confidentiality to the people they serve. Particularly health care professionals and attorneys have heightened legal duties of confidentiality to their patients and clients. What to Do If A...

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October 26, 2017 Professional License Defense

Should I Contact the Licensing Board About the Complaint Filed Against Me?

If a complaint has been filed against you with a professional licensing board, your livelihood, career, and reputation are on the line. This is likely an emotional and stressful time for you. Understandably, you may want to contact the licensing board to explain your side of the events in question, or you may want information about the complaint process. However, as a general rule you should not discuss the matter with anyone other than your...

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