Professional License Defense Case Results

Facts: TD was allowed to resign from their position with an ISD here in Texas. The ISD placed TD on administrative leave and notified him that they had received a complaint that he was having a sexual relationship with a former student. TD denied the allegations. Outcome: TD retained counsel and the firm submitted argument to the …

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: Client hired firm after she was put on leave by her school district. The district placed her on paid leave to finish out the remainder of the school year. CA was placed on leave after it was alleged that she pushed a student down a flight of steps. CA provided a statement prior to hiring …

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. …

Facts: GI hired the firm after receiving a complaint from TDI referred by her former employer. The former employer conducted an investigation into GI’s and her supervisor’s activities while working as sale agents and processing incoming customer applications. It was discovered that GI was including a discount on several customer applications that reduced their quotes. Thereby signing …

Facts: Our client, JT, hired us to defend him against a complaint filed with the Board by a quasi-governmental entity alleging he had violated minimum professional standards for real estate appraisers. He faced damage to his professional reputation, his ability to obtain work from appraisal management companies, lenders and other clients, potential disciplinary action from the …

Our Client, a funeral service director, was alleged to have breached the standard of care. Following dismissal of the complaint by the Funeral Service Commission, the complainants have pursued a civil claim against our Client. In the latest of a series of victories, the Firm has filed a MOTION TO EXCLUDE EXPERT against the Plaintiffs. …