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How is an Administrative Hearing Different from a Court Hearing

May 13, 2022Articles

How is an Administrative Evidentiary Hearing Different from a Court Hearing?

When facing disciplinary proceedings concerning your professional or occupational license, you may have a hearing before an administrative law judge. These hearings occur when you cannot reach an agreement with your licensing agency about whether you violated a rule or law that applies to your profession or what penalties you should face for a violation. Administrative hearings are similar to court hearings, but they also differ from court hearings in several ways. Administrative proceedings often...

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May 05, 2022Articles

Applying for an Occupational License After a Criminal Conviction

When you have a criminal conviction, you may worry that some career fields may no longer be open to you, especially if they require a license through the state. More occupations require licenses than you might think. For instance, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) regulates and issues licenses for countless occupations, including barbers, water well drillers, mold remediators, and tow truck operators. Before you spend the time and money necessary to apply...

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Does Failing to Complete Continuing Education Put My Professional License at Risk?

May 04, 2022Articles

Does Failing to Complete Continuing Education Put My Professional License at Risk?

All professions require that you complete some minimum level of continuing education to keep your professional license in good standing. In most cases, you can face discipline and other repercussions for failure to meet your profession’s continuing education requirements. For example, some professional licensing boards will refuse to renew your license, which will make you unemployable in your field if you fail to maintain your continuing education requirements. Others will impose significant fines and even...

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Bertolino LLP

May 03, 2022Articles

Our Attorneys Will Know How to Handle Legal Matters for Your License Renewal

Occupational licensing renewal issues can significantly derail your career. With a long list of potential problems, it is crucial for professionals to understand their rights and how to navigate a challenging renewal process. An experienced professional and occupational license defense attorney in Texas can save you considerable difficulty. At Bertolino LLP, we understand the potential obstacles. Our lawyers are skilled at overcoming a wide range of licensing renewal challenges. If you are concerned about any...

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April 22, 2022Articles

Our Team Is Volunteering at The Central Texas Food Bank This April 25th

Giving back to the community is an immense privilege to anyone who is able to help out. Our team has always aimed to help those in need, and what could be a more perfect opportunity than the food bank of the state we all live in? This April 25th, our team has organized a volunteering visit at The Central Texas Food Bank, where they will be helping out with the food sorting in the warehouse...

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Types of complaints handled by the texas commission on law enforcement

January 31, 2022Articles

Types of Complaints Handled by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement

The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) trains, licenses, and regulates peace officers, county jailers, and telecommunicators. TCOLE can discipline these law enforcement professionals for violations of Chapter 1701 of the Texas Occupations Code, TCOLE Rules, or other applicable laws or rules. Since a TCOLE disciplinary action can lead to a reprimand, license suspension, or revocation, getting legal representation as soon as you become aware of a complaint or investigation can be crucial. Understanding TCOLE...

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Real estate license

March 17, 2016Articles

Avoid Misrepresentation to Protect Your Texas Real Estate License

Negligent and fraudulent failures to disclose are a fast track to license revocation

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Divorced parents

May 28, 2015Articles

Parents in Austin Divorce Should Avoid This Mistake

When a couple in Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown or San Marcos  has children and is divorcing, the process of dissolving the marriage can be much more complex than if there are no kids involved. It is important to keep the divorce as amicable as possible when there are shared children in order to significantly reduce the stress on young kids. A family law attorney can help couples try to find compromising approaches to...

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April 29, 2015Articles

Serving a Spouse with Divorce… on Facebook?

When you file for a divorce in Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown and San Marcos, you must ensure your spouse receives proper notification of court paperwork. Delivering divorce papers to a spouse is called service of process and proof that your spouse has been served is necessary to move forward with the case. An experienced family law attorney knows that sometimes it can be complicated to serve a spouse with divorce papers, especially if he...

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February 25, 2015Articles

Is Divorce More Likely If You Live Together Before Marriage?

In Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown and San Marcos, many people make the choice to live together before they get married. While some believe that living together prior to tying the knot is a good thing because you can determine if you are actually happy under the same roof, there is conflicting evidence about what non-marital cohabitation means for marriage and divorce. A family law attorney knows that living together when not married can also...

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