Medical License Defense Case Results

Facts: Our client A.M., faced a complaint filed by the Department alleging that our client falsified a medical report and allowed a subordinate to practice outside his scope. The Department pursued the matter through the investigative phase and argued that our client committed acts which required discipline. Outcome: Through negotiations with staff counsel, Bertolino LLP, …

Facts: Our client M.G., faced a complaint by the Texas Medical Board (“TMB”) regarding adverse peer review, failure to meet the standard of care and problematic practices regarding professionalism and behavior towards hospital staff. M.G. had 14 patient cases where TMB felt she had violated the code. TMB alleged that she was a danger to …

Facts: Our client was facing two complaints with the Council. In the first, it was alleged, that CD crossed ethical boundaries with his client by purchasing items from the client while he was treating him. It was further alleged that he did not properly terminate services or transfer services once CD was made aware that …

Facts: Our client SM, hired firm to assist her in responding to a complaint filed against her license. The complaint alleged that she had a personal and romantic relationship with a patient. The complaint included an email that SM sent to the patient which detailed her romantic feelings towards the patient. Outcome: During an informal …

Facts: Our client RP, hired firm to represent his legal interests after he received a complaint from TMB regarding a prior arrest. The arrest was conducted by the US Army and was the result of a positive drug screen for amphetamines. Due to the positive test, RP was reprimanded by the Army and the Army …

Facts: Our client LL, hired firm to represent her legal interests after she received a complaint from Texas Medical Board regarding a positive drug screen. The positive screen was a result of a random drug test with her employer. She reported to work and submitted to the random drug screen. After the screen she admitted …

Facts: EJ received a complaint from TMB which reported that EJ prescribed inappropriate medication to a patient. The complaint noted that EJ prescribed a medication that was not safe to take when breastfeeding to a breastfeeding patient. The patient took the medication, but no harm or injury occurred. Outcome: The firm provided a response including evidence that …

Facts: CD was terminated from his employment with a hospital and then reported to TMB. He was never orally advised as to why he was being terminated. However, his termination notice indicated that it was due to record deficiencies and billing errors. However, once TMB turned over all of the hospital’s evidence it became evident that …

Facts: PM hired Bertolino LLP to defend against a complaint filed with the Council. The complainant made groundless allegations that PM had violated patient billing requirements, and this baseless complaint threatened to damage PM’s reputation and expose him to potential discipline from the Council. Outcome: Bertolino LLP evaluated the client’s case, assessed the applicable law …

Facts: Our client CP hired us to develop a legal strategy to avoid discipline in connection with client’s criminal matter. Outcome: The Firm analyzed the facts and applicable law to ascertain the probability of the Board imposing disciplinary action based on the circumstances in connection with CP’s criminal matter. It was determined that the law …