Texas Attorneys Providing Medical License Defense for Doctors and Physician Assistants
As a medical professional, doctor, or physician assistant, you spend many years and a great deal of personal resources first completing your education and then establishing a strong reputation in your chosen field. If circumstances arise in which the medical standard of care you provide or your professionalism is being challenged by the Texas Medical Board or the Texas Physician Assistant Board, you want to know that your legal interests are represented. The Texas medical board licensing attorneys at Bertolino LLP offer this crucial peace of mind.
The number of complaints filed with the Texas Medical Board has greatly increased over the past several years. The issues that are reviewed range from a charge of inadequate health care to allegations of illegal drug use to inappropriate relationships between doctor and patient. Complaints can be filed by hospitals, patients, your peers, or the board itself. In any instance, the consequence of not responding strongly may have a lasting impact on your medical career and license. Bertolino LLP has lawyers can assist.
Understanding the Disciplinary Process
Knowing that an investigation by the Texas Medical Board is imminent usually begins with a letter that details the nature of the complaint. The time to contact an attorney is before any communication is returned. Our administrative law attorneys can work with you to respond to the allegation, prepare a defense on your behalf, and collect the evidence that may help to clear your name. You should expect your medical boards attorney to interview your colleagues, review relevant medical records, and call upon experts who can testify on your behalf. An aggressive and well-developed defense concerning the claims against you is important in determining the initial opinion formed by the Texas Medical Board and your success moving forward.
When faced with the possibility of financial penalties and fines, the suspension or revocation of your medical license, or even jail time, you want to know that you have the best possible medical boards representation working for you. Bertolino LLP has offices in downtown Austin and its administrative law attorneys have worked extensively in cases concerning the Texas Medical Board. Whatever the complaint against you may be, we can provide the strong and experienced legal defense that you require.
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 downtown Austin office. In San Antonio, call 210.223.5553. To reach our Houston office, call 713.225.7474.
