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August 28, 2024Professional License Defense

Defending Professionals With a Comprehensive Approach

The standing you established as an expert in your field can be put at risk by one accusation of misconduct made to a licensing board, agency, or commission. For example, a real-estate buyer claims you treated them unfairly; a homeowner declares you did not complete the work they paid you to perform; or a patient accuses you of abuse.  Our Texas professional license defense lawyers have years of experience defending professional, medical, and vocational license...

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Getting a Criminal History Evaluation from BHEC

August 24, 2024Professional License Defense

Obtaining a Criminal History Evaluation Letter from BHEC

Becoming a marriage and family therapist, professional counselor, psychologist, or social worker in the state of Texas is a lengthy process that requires education, training, examination, and meeting certain other requirements. All these steps toward licensing or certification take place through the Texas Behavioral Executive Council (BHEC), the same agency that regulates and monitors these professionals for compliance with applicable laws. If there is any question about whether your criminal history disqualifies for any of...

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Advertising Rules for Real Estate Inspectors

August 20, 2024Professional License Defense

Advertising Rules for Real Estate Inspectors

The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) is the state agency in charge of licensing and regulating various real estate professionals, including real estate inspectors. One primary function of TREC is to ensure that these professionals follow all relevant laws and rules. Violations of these laws or rules can lead to disciplinary proceedings and severe sanctions. As a result, all real estate inspectors must keep up to date with changes in the laws and rules that...

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TSBPA Recent Enforcement Actions

August 18, 2024Accountant License Defense,Professional License Defense

Texas State Board of Public Accountancy Recent Enforcement Actions

The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (the Board) licenses and regulates certified professional accountants (CPAs) throughout the state of Texas. As a result, all complaints against CPAs go to the Board for investigation. The Board also files formal disciplinary charges when warranted, handles contested proceedings, and works to resolve these disciplinary proceedings. As the outcome of disciplinary proceedings can be severe, you should not hesitate to contact an experienced CPA license defense lawyer for...

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Felony Automatically Keep from Getting a License

August 17, 2024Professional License Defense

Does a Felony Automatically Preclude You from Receiving a Professional, Occupational License?

Earning any type of professional or occupational license only occurs after you put in months or even years of studies, practice, and hard work. In some cases, your criminal history may impact your ability to obtain a professional or occupational license. Therefore, you need to know up front whether you will qualify for a license before you complete the licensure requirements and then find out that you are ineligible for a license. Especially if you...

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As a licensed professional, you are subject to various rules and laws that govern your occupation or profession.

August 16, 2024Professional License Defense

Why You Should Never Ignore a Licensing Board Complaint

As a licensed professional, you are subject to various rules and laws that govern your occupation or profession. You may face disciplinary action before your professional licensing board or agency if you violate any of those rules or laws. If that agency finds that you have violated a rule or law, you can face potential severe sanctions that may permanently impact your license and career. Therefore, you need strong legal representation during these proceedings to...

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Effectively Working with Your Licensing

August 15, 2024Professional License Defense

Effectively Working with Your Licensing Defense Lawyer

An experienced professional license defense attorney at Bertolino LLP can represent your interests in disciplinary proceedings before your licensing agency. We can review the allegations of violations that your case involves and work to strategize the most effective defense for your case. When you are facing disciplinary proceedings, you will benefit from the services of a professional license defense lawyer to protect your career. We can provide you with strong legal representation to assist you...

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Regulatory and Criminal Law Consequences

July 28, 2024Professional License Defense

Regulatory and Criminal Law Consequences of Real Estate Inspection Fraud

The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) is the state agency that licenses various real estate professionals, including inspectors, and ensures that they follow all relevant laws and rules. Violations of these laws or rules can lead to disciplinary proceedings and severe sanctions. As a result, all real estate inspectors must keep up to date with changes in the laws and rules that govern their profession, including those related to real estate inspection fraud.  If you...

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July 26, 2024Professional License Defense

TDLR Releases FY 2023 Annual Report of Health Occupations Licensing and Complaint Data

The Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) is a state agency that licenses and regulates many occupations requiring licenses or certifications. The occupations that TDLR monitors for compliance with applicable laws include several health occupations, such as dieticians, midwives, and podiatrists, among others. As part of its duties under state law, the TDLR receives and investigates complaints against licensees and initiates disciplinary action if needed.  After you have completed the education and training to obtain...

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Understanding the TALCB Audit Process for Appraiser Trainees

July 24, 2024Professional License Defense

Understanding the TALCB Audit Process for Appraiser Trainees and License or Certification Applicants

Becoming an appraiser in the state of Texas is a multi-faceted process consisting of education, training, examination, and a background check and history review. All these steps toward licensing or certification take place through the Texas Appraiser Licensing & Certification Board (TALCB), the same agency that regulates and monitors licensed and certified appraisers for compliance with applicable laws. An appraiser license defense attorney can assist you with any impediments that you may encounter during the licensing...

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