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July 28, 2022 Professional License Defense

Do I Really Need a License Defense Attorney?

Receiving a disciplinary complaint concerning your professional or occupational license is something that you always should take seriously, even if you believe the allegations against you to be meritless. Since a single complaint can have permanent adverse consequences for your career, you should protect yourself by getting the legal assistance you need. Do not hesitate to contact a Texas license defense attorney immediately when you receive notice of a complaint. Trying to Handle Complaints on...

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July 27, 2022 Professional License Defense

Five Major Reasons that You Could Face Suspension of Your Professional License

Obtaining a professional license is not an easy endeavor. Whether you are a doctor, nurse, lawyer, or teacher, you must generally go to school, complete certain requirements, and pass licensing tests to practice as a professional in these and many other professional fields. As a result, receiving a complaint against your professional license can be a crushing blow after you have worked so hard for so many years. Therefore, you need to contact an experienced...

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July 26, 2022 Veterinarian License Defense

Complaints Against Texas Veterinarians

Receiving a complaint about your professionalism or the level of services can be surprising, upsetting, and completely unjustified. However, since complaints can lead to disciplinary action against your license, you must always take these complaints seriously. Enlisting the help of a veterinarian license defense lawyer can help you fight back against baseless complaints and protect the career you have worked to build. The Complaint Process and Texas Veterinarians The Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners...

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July 25, 2022 Professional License Defense

Handling a Complaint Against Your Physical Therapist License

As a physical therapist, you have worked hard to complete your education and earn your license. Now a complaint against you is threatening your career. You have too much at stake to try and handle a complaint and potential disciplinary action on your own. Instead, call an experienced physical therapist license defense lawyer to assist you in protecting your rights and your reputation. Grounds for Discipline Against Physical Therapists The Executive Council of Physical Therapy...

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July 24, 2022 Medical License Defense

How HIPAA Violations Can Put Your Medical License at Risk

The Federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Texas Medical Records Privacy Act (TMRPA) exist to protect the personal health information (PHI) of patients. These Acts contain enforcement mechanisms that penalize doctors and other medical professionals who violate them by disclosing PHI. For instance, Tex. Health and Safety Code § 181.202 provides that violations of TMRPA can result in the imposition of civil penalties and the revocation of professional licenses. Tex. Occ....

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July 23, 2022 Nursing License Defense

Board of Nursing Case Study: LVN 218826

The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) issued an Agreed Order with the nurse holding Texas vocational nurse license #218826. The BON entered this Agreed Order based on evidence that the nurse might be subject to discipline under Tex. Occ. Code § 301.452(b)(3). This section permits the BON to discipline licensed nurses for “a conviction for, or placement on deferred adjudication community supervision or deferred disposition for, a felony or for a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude.”...

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July 22, 2022 Articles

What Board Handles Complaints Against Licensed Chiropractors in Texas ?

Licensed chiropractors provide a valuable service to patients throughout Texas. If you are a chiropractor, you have undergone extensive education and training to be able to treat patients. However, along with professional training comes the potential for complaints that may lead to disciplinary action against your license. If you receive notice of a complaint against you, taking steps to defend yourself with the help of a chiropractor license defense lawyer is the best practice. The...

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July 21, 2022 Professional License Defense

What Happens When I Receive a Complaint Against My Electrician’s License ?

You’ve worked hard to earn and maintain your electrician’s license. You've successfully built your career as an electrician, and now someone has filed a complaint against your license. Even if the complaint is groundless, you still must take proactive action to protect your license and career. Contact an electrician license defense attorney to help you deal with the complaint and any ensuing disciplinary proceedings. Licensed Electricians in Texas Anyone who performs electrical work in Texas...

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July 20, 2022 Articles

What Agency Oversees Sex Offender Treatment Providers Licensees ?

As a sex offender treatment provider, you are a licensed professional in Texas who must adhere to professional and ethical standards of practice. When a client, former client, or other person complains about your services, your license may be in jeopardy. In this situation, your wisest move is to protect your license by enlisting the help of an experienced sex offender treatment provider license defense lawyer. Licensed Sex Offender Treatment Providers The Council on Sex...

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July 19, 2022 Real Estate License Defense

Complaints Against Licensed Property Tax Professionals

As a property appraiser, assessor, or collector, you have completed education to obtain professional certification under Texas law. When you receive notice that someone has filed a complaint against you, you may be overwhelmed and unsure where to turn first. Even if the complaint is unfounded, you must take it seriously to protect your career and livelihood. Contacting an experienced property tax professional license defense lawyer always should be your first step when you receive...

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