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Our Client, a Medical Radiologist (“J.J.”) was investigated by the Texas Medical Board (“Board”), for two criminal charges on his record, pursuant to the transfer of jurisdiction over Medical Radiologists from the Texas Department of Health and Human Services (“DHHS”). J.J. had previously disclosed both offenses to DHHS upon becoming licensed for the first time, …

A Dismissal Secured in the Face of Fraud Allegations Our Client, a Physical Therapist (“J.C.”), was investigated by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy (“Board”), for allegedly committing Medicare fraud by charging for services not rendered. Through various pre-litigation maneuvers, we obtained documentation and prepared a response, which quickly stifled the complaint and secured a …

Suspension Lifted, Favorable Result Secured In April of this year, our Client, a pediatric dentist, self-reported an incident which resulted in a patient seizing after being sedated; the cause of the seizure remains unknown. In June, the Board responded by suspending our Client’s Anesthesia Permits without notice and dragged him across the state to appear …

Complaint Dismissed Outright After Written Argument Our Client, W.S., a L.V.N., faced a complaint (“Complaint”), filed by his former employer, with the Texas Board of Nursing (“Board”), which alleged W.S. (i) exceeded his scope of practice, (ii) obtained medications improperly, (iii) violated the professional boundaries of the nurse/client relationship, (iv) and inappropriately manipulated the patient …

Complaint Dismissed With No Disciplinary Action Our Client, J.R., faced a Complaint (“Complaint”), filed by his former employer, after a patient (“Patient”) with a history of cardiac complications expired. J.R. visited the Patient, in his home, to provide physical therapy. Prior to visiting, J.R. thoroughly reviewed the Patient’s treatment records, prepared by other healthcare professionals. …

Complaints Dismissed After Written Rebuttal Our Client, D.C., faced two Complaints (“Complaints”), alleging ethical violations. We prepared and submitted written rebuttals to both Complaints and attended a Disciplinary Committee meeting held by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors (“Board”). Through our written rebuttal, and the outcome of the Committee meeting, we convinced …

Complaint Dismissed & Back Pay Recovered Our Client, R.B., a COTA/L and Director of Rehabilitation, faced a complaint (“Complaint”), filed by his former employer, which alleged fraudulent billing practices. We compelled R.B.’s former employer to enter a pre-litigation settlement to the tune of $10,000 for overtime backpay. We also ascertained that R.B. did not commit …

Complaint Shut Down With Help From Handwriting Expert Our Client, O.A.A., Pharm.D., R.Ph., faced a complaint (“Complaint”), based on a signature, purportedly authored by O.A.A., on fraudulent documents sent to the Virginia Board of Pharmacy. The Texas State Board of Pharmacy (“Board”) prosecuted our Client and set an Informal Conference to discuss same. And tremendous …

The Texas Medical Board (“Board”) began prosecuting our Client, G.V., M.D., after he self-reported an arrest which occurred on Christmas of 2015. The arrest was purportedly based on driving while intoxicated, but there were a number of acts committed by the charging police department, which called the integrity of their claims into question. After receiving …

The Texas Board of Nursing (“Board”) prosecuted a complaint (“Complaint”) against our Client, C.O., LVN, which alleged she was responsible for a patient death which was caused by discontinued seizure medication. While C.O. inadvertently discontinued the seizure medication, she was not responsible for the patient’s death. C.O. was a PRN nurse who only visited the …