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10 what factors do licensing authorities consider

July 10, 2022Professional License Defense

What Factors Do Licensing Authorities Consider When Determining if Your Criminal History Makes You Ineligible for Occupational Licensing ?

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) governs dozens of occupational licenses, from air conditioning and refrigeration contractors and cosmetologists to podiatrists and used auto parts recyclers. If you want to engage in any of these occupations, you must be licensed by TDLR. However, you may be concerned about your ability to obtain a license for one of the occupations covered by TDLR if you have a criminal record. Our occupational license defense attorneys...

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9 when addiction leads to disciplinary proceedings

July 09, 2022Professional License Defense

When Addiction Leads to Disciplinary Proceedings Against Your Professional License

Whether it involves alcohol, prescription drugs, or street drugs, addiction does not discriminate. As a result, many professionals, especially those in high-stress positions, succumb to addiction as easily as non-professionals. Addiction can adversely affect your relationships, criminal history, and job. However, when you are a professional whose career requires a license, addiction also can impact your ability to maintain your career successfully.  Whether you are currently using, seeking rehabilitation, or well along in your recovery...

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8 what steps we can take to preserve your professional license

July 08, 2022Professional License Defense

What Steps We Can Take to Preserve Your Professional License

A professional license typically represents years of studying, test preparation, and training. You have worked hard to earn your license and work in your chosen profession. However, receiving notice of a complaint from your licensing board or agency can suddenly put your future in jeopardy. When you are in this situation, you need to take robust and immediate action to defend yourself. The professional license defense attorneys at Bertolino, LLP can help. Responding to a...

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6 what hapens at an administrative hearing scaled

July 06, 2022Professional License Defense

What Happens at an Administrative Hearing ?

When you have spent years obtaining a professional license and building a career, disciplinary proceedings can be devastating. The licensing agency that regulates your profession may decide to impose disciplinary sanctions on your license that could jeopardize your reputation and your livelihood.  Fortunately, you have the right to appeal those sanctions by requesting an administrative hearing. Our professional license defense attorneys can protect your rights at that hearing and present your side of the story....

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Avoiding Complaints Against Your Professional License

May 12, 2022Professional License Defense

Avoiding Complaints Against Your Professional License

Although it may seem unfair, our society often holds professionals to higher standards than others. You must complete specific amounts of education, pass licensure tests, and go through extensive background screening to attain a professional license. After obtaining your license, you also must avoid violating the laws and rules that apply to your profession, or you could face discipline from your licensing board. You cannot anticipate every situation that might lead to complaints against your...

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What is the Difference Between a License Suspension and a Probated License Suspension

May 11, 2022Professional License Defense

What is the Difference Between a License Suspension and a Probated License Suspension?

Different professions have varying degrees of discipline that individuals can receive. The severity of discipline depends on various factors. Still, a license suspension is one of the more serious forms of discipline, as it directly affects your ability to continue doing your job. Different occupations also provide for different levels of license suspensions, some of which are probated suspensions. State Board of Dental Examiners Under 22 Tex. Admin. Code §107.26(c)(5), the State Board of Dental...

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Financial Misconduct that Could Lead to Loss of Your Occupational or Professional License

May 10, 2022Professional License Defense

Examples of Financial Misconduct that Could Lead to Loss of Your Occupational or Professional License

Financial misconduct is a common ground for disciplinary action against the licenses of many professionals. Whether it relates to the mishandling of funds or fraudulent billing, financial misconduct can lead to serious sanctions, including the suspension or revocation of your professional license. Therefore, when you face disciplinary action based on financial misconduct, you owe it to yourself to get immediate legal advice and representation. The professional license defense lawyers of Bertolino, LLP, can help you...

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Bertolino LLP

May 05, 2022Professional License Defense

Here’s How a License Defense Attorney Can Help with Your Case

Whether you are a doctor, civil engineer, plumber, teacher, or tow-truck operator, every profession that requires a license is a valued profession in need of legal representation from time to time. For example, our attorneys and legal professionals at Bertolino LLP have spent years acquiring the necessary qualifications, licenses, and skills to perform our job. We understand the economic and professional risks licensed professionals make every day to provide their services for others. However, every...

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Appealing the Suspension or Revocation of Your Professional License

May 03, 2022Professional License Defense

Appealing the Suspension or Revocation of Your Professional License

Texas licensing boards or agencies regulate the professionals who hold various professional licenses. These duties include receiving and processing complaints from customers, clients, or patients who allege that professionals have violated applicable laws or rules. Professionals have due process rights throughout their disciplinary proceedings, including rights to administrative hearings. If they end up with a professional license suspension or revocation after administrative proceedings, they typically have the right to appeal that ruling through the state...

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March 22, 2022Professional License Defense

5 Main Reasons Why Your License Can Get Suspended

It takes years of education and training to earn your professional license. Once you have the credentials, you work even harder to obtain the job and position to make all the effort worth it. When your entire career is dependent on an occupational license, its suspension is one of the worst threats to your livelihood. The best way to ensure your license remains in good standing is to understand how it can be put at...

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