Representing Medical Professionals in Disciplinary Actions
Texas medical professionals make significant investments in time, money and effort to earn their required professional licenses. If you are facing disciplinary action that could put your license is in jeopardy, it is essential to take action to protect your professional future.
The attorneys of Bertolino LLP have helped many medical professionals protect their licenses and limit the negative consequences of medical board investigations. such as fines, suspensions and revocation of licenses. If you have been accused of negligence, professional misconduct, fraud, or other professional malfeasance, our lawyers have the legal experience to effectively serve you.
With law offices in Austin, Houston and San Antonio, we represent clients throughout central and southern Texas. Contact our law offices today to schedule a confidential consultation with one of our attorneys who will discuss how to best defend your medical license.
Understanding the Disciplinary Process
Disciplinary actions may begin at the request of a patient, a supervisor or a coworker, or they may be initiated following a letter of self-report. Certain circumstances may also warrant an investigation — such as a criminal conviction or obvious impairment while on the job. Regardless of the origin of the action, our lawyers will advocate powerfully for your interests at every step of the process.
We regularly represent doctors, nurses, dentists, chiropractors, acupuncture specialists, x-ray technicians, pharmacists, psychiatrists, and other medical professionals. We provide representation before all medical boards and peer review processes, from the Texas Board of Medical Examiners (TMBE) to the Texas Department of Heath (TDH).
We address a wide range of allegations, including:
- Standard of care violations
- Improper prescriptions
- Poor documentation
- Failure to timely pay medical license fees
- Failure to complete MLE and other continuing education classes
- Unprofessional conduct
- Chemical dependency
- Malpractice suits
- Criminal convictions
At Bertolino LLP, we provide skilled legal representation across a variety of practice areas. As a result of the breadth of our practice, we are able to effectively advise clients of the full implications of any potential sanctions.
For example, the potential suspension of a license would undoubtedly have business consequences; our business lawyers can effectively address these concerns. Should allegations have potential criminal consequences, in addition to medical license defense we can provide skilled criminal defense representation.
Contact a Texas Medical Boards Lawyer at Bertolino LLP
If a state licensing board is conducting an investigation and your license is on the line, our attorneys can help. Contact us by e-mail or call one of our offices. Call 512.476.5757 to reach our Austin office. In San Antonio, call 210.223.5553. To reach our Houston office, call 713.225.7474.
Medical and Nursing Boards Articles:
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Doctor Who Implanted Octuplets is Facing Ethics Investigation Tony R. Bertolino, Author | February 2009
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The "Dos and Don'ts" of Appearing Before the Texas Medical Board or Texas Board of Nursing Tony R. Bertolino, Author | March 2009
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Texas House Bill Concerning Collection and Storage of Newborn Blood to Be Debated Tony R. Bertolino, Author | April 2009
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Doctor Reprimanded by Texas Medical Board for Having Sex with Patient Tony R. Bertolino, Author | April 2009
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Legal Changes for the Medical Community in Texas Tony R. Bertolino, Author | February 2010
