Professional License Defense Case Results

Facts: WJ received a second complaint from BHEC regarding failure to submit supervision records in a timely manner. The complaint came from WJ’s former supervisee, whom she terminated. The supervisee was upset with WJ and filed a complaint against her with malicious intent and included an inaccurate timeline of events.  Outcome: The firm provided a …

Facts: AA received a complaint from HHSC after he was terminated for drug diversion by his former employer. The complaint alleged that AA diverted several vials of narcotics from the employer’s ambulances over a period of several months. The complaint contained a summary of video footage where the summary alleged that the footage showed AA …

Facts: Our client, JM, hired us to assist in defending against complaint allegations from the Department.   Outcome:  The Firm analyzed the relevant documents, law, and facts and determined that the Department did not have a valid basis for disciplinary action.  The Firm submitted arguments refuting the allegations and successfully secured a dismissal of the case.  JM can now continue in the career he loves.  

Facts: CJ hired firm after he had been sued on two separate civil matters regarding a prior audit he conducted for a client several years prior. Both cases alleged that CJ committed fraud and misrepresented details in the audit which caused damages to the plaintiffs. Both cases settled prior to trial and one required CJ to …

Facts: FA received a complaint from TDI after her appointment with an agency was terminated for cause. The agency alleged that FA committed fraud. Based on those allegations a federal credential was suspended, and FA was prevented from using such credential for a period of 3 years. Outcome: After FA retained the firm, her counsel provided …

Facts: ER hired Bertolino LLP to defend him against a complaint filed with the Texas Department of Insurance.  An insurance company made groundless allegations that ER had committed fraud in connection with providing information and documentation to the insurance company connected to an internal program.  The baseless complaint threatened ER’s professional reputation and his insurance agency, exposing him …

Facts: CR hired Bertolino LLP to defend him when the Texas Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending (TDSML) refused to renew his license as a mortgage originator.  TDSML’s decision to deny renewal of the license threatened CR’s livelihood and ability to continue working in his chosen field where he had developed a significant network and extensive subject …

Facts: Our client, DK, who is a certified public accountant, hired us to defend him against a complaint filed with the Board by a former client who claimed he would not communicate with him to aid in the resolution of tax issues created by DK.  DK was facing a serious threat to his professional reputation, harm to …

Facts: Our client, AM, who is a certified real estate appraiser, hired us to defend him against a complaint filed with the Board by a government-sponsored entity asserting he violated the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (“USPAP”).  AM was facing damage to his professional reputation, harm to his ability to obtain work from clients, the prospect …

Facts: Our client, BW hired us to defend her behavior analyst license. Our client faced damage to her reputation, career, and livelihood. Outcome:  The firm evaluated the relevant documentation and evidence and prepared a robust response based on the applicable facts and law.  The response demonstrated that the Department lacked jurisdiction and authority to pursue disciplinary action. …