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5 More Legal Mistakes to Avoid After A Licensing Board Complaint Has Been Filed Against You

December 15, 2017Posts

After being notified of a complaint filed against you with your licensing board, it is important that you not do anything that will harm your defense. How you respond and every action you take matters. As soon as you are notified of a complaint, hire a license defense attorney to be your advocate, to protect your rights, and to help you navigate the complaint process. As a follow up to our article 5 Legal Mistakes...

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Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners Complaint Process

December 14, 2017Posts

The Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners (TSBSWE) regulates the profession of social work in Texas. It operates under the Texas Health and Human Services Commission as of September 1, 2017. The Board is responsible for establishing policy and ensuring an effective social worker regulatory program, with the primary purpose "to protect and promote the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Texas." The Board is also tasked with investigating complaints made against...

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Texas Funeral Service Commission Reviews Complaints

December 13, 2017Posts

The funeral home industry in Texas must adhere to a strict set of rules and regulations. People rely on you during one of the most challenging times in their lives. They trust you to handle the funeral of a loved one professionally and with dignity. We understand therefore you take your work seriously. If someone files a formal complaint against you or your funeral home, your career, livelihood, and reputation are in jeopardy. Complaints need...

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5 Things that Can Lead to a Patient Filing a Complaint with the Texas Medical Board

December 12, 2017Medical License Defense Posts

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) receives over 7,000 complaints against licensees annually, and it reviews every one of them. If during the preliminary evaluation the TMB determines that it has jurisdiction and that there is sufficient evidence to support an allegation that a violation of the Medical Practices Act may have occurred, then the formal investigation process begins. During the course of the TMB's enforcement process a licensee may be offered a Remedial Plan or...

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Agreed Order Versus Remedial Plan – Texas Medical Board

December 11, 2017Posts

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) receives over 7,000 complaints against licensees annually, and it reviews every one of them. If during the preliminary evaluation the TMB determines that it has jurisdiction and that there is sufficient evidence to support an allegation that a violation of the Medical Practices Act may have occurred, then the formal investigation process begins. During the course of the TMB's enforcement process a licensee may be offered a Remedial Plan or...

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BERTOLINO LLP Defends Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, and Dentists When Their Licenses Are Under Attack

December 08, 2017Medical License Defense Posts

Our firm provides aggressive defense for Texas physicians, nurses, pharmacist, and dentists after a patient or other party files a complaint with the licensing board. If you are a licensed medical professional and have received a licensing complaint, BERTOLINO LLP can help. We will defend you when your license is under attack by the Texas Medical Board, Texas Board of Nursing, Texas State Board of Pharmacy, or the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners. The...

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3 FAQ’s Professionals Have When Facing A Licensing Challenge

December 07, 2017Posts

When you first find out about a licensing complaint lodged against you it is typically through the mail when the licensing board sends you a notice and a deadline by which you must respond. Receiving this letter can be shocking. You worked hard to earn you professional license and you work hard in your career. A complaint puts all you've worked for at risk. We fight aggressively to defend our clients and their livelihoods. Our...

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What is Vocational License Defense?

December 06, 2017Posts

If you hold a vocational license then you have specialized training in a skill or trade. You've made a career out of your trade, and you have the credentials to prove it. Your clients depend on you to get important jobs done. Depending on your field, the quality of your work can have serious implications for your livelihood. A dissatisfied client or customer can jeopardize your license and reputation with a single complaint. When a...

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Overview of the Texas Optometry Board Complaint Investigation Process

December 05, 2017Posts

The Texas Optometry Board is the regulatory agency tasked with overseeing the practice of optometry in Texas, licensing, and investigations into complaints made against optometrists. When a complaint is made to the Board, the Executive Director and the Investigation-Enforcement Committee determines whether the complaint is within the legal authority of the Board. For instance, the Board does not have authority to investigate fee disputes or complaints that the doctor or office staff were rude. If...

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Doctor of Podiatric Medicine License – Now Under the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

December 04, 2017Posts

In accordance with Texas House Bill 3078 there has been a change in the regulation of podiatry. As of September 1, 2017 the licensing and regulation of the practice of podiatric medicine transferred from the Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Things to Know All duties and responsibilities for the regulation of podiatry, including licenses and renewals, customer service, and enforcement, has transferred to TDLR. You...

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