Facts: Our client, MT, hired us to defend against allegations of unprofessional conduct towards other employees. The claims had been filed by staff members who were retaliating against our client for doing his job and meeting his obligations. The complaint was negatively impacting our client’s ability to continue in his chosen profession.
Outcome: The firm submitted a written response addressing the claims, demonstrating how the accusations lacked merit and how they were levied against our client simply for doing his job properly. We then represented the client at an informal settlement conference with agency staff to address any questions. At the conference we stressed the agency needed to close the case because the complaint lacked any merit. We demonstrated that the retaliatory complaint was filed by disgruntled staff members with ulterior motives and no evidence. As a result, the investigation was closed, and the case dismissed without any action against our client’s license.