Medical License Defense Case Results

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 …

Facts: RL hired the firm to review his application for licensure. RL applied for licensure with TMB before and his application was denied based on a termination from his residency program several years prior.  Outcome: The firm drafted supplements to RL’s application to explain his prior termination. The firm provided evidence and argument regarding the …

Facts: RW hired Bertolino LLP to aid her in obtaining authorization to sit for the licensing examination with the Board after her request was initially rejected due to a criminal history matter.  The client was eager to sit for the exam so she could continue forward with her educational goals and the Board’s decision was standing in her way. Outcome: Bertolino LLP evaluated the client’s case, we assessed the applicable law and we gathered the documentation necessary to advocate for …

Facts: UJ submitted an application for licensure and failed to disclosed prior criminal activity. After TMB requested information on the criminal activity, UJ provided records that  they received from the district court associated with the criminal cases. TMB followed up requesting additional records and then stopped communicating with UJ. Outcome: After consultation with UJ the firm submitted a …

Facts: WC received a secondary complaint regarding allegations of sexual conduct with a former patient. The evidence presented included text messages, social media posts and app screen shots regarding WC and patient’s alleged sexual activity. Outcome: After WC retained counsel the firm provided a response to the allegations. The firm argued that the evidence was insufficient and …

Facts: TR received a complaint from TMB and a notice for ISC. The allegations against TR were submitted to TMB by her former employer. TR was terminated from their employer after they appeared intoxicated during work hours. Witnesses attested to the fact that they saw TR slurring their words after interacting with a patient. TR refused …

Facts: Our client, JA hired us to assist in protecting her Texas nursing license.   JA was offered disciplinary action prior to engaging our services. Outcome:  The firm analyzed the relevant documentation and enabling Statute and Board rules.  After presenting the client’s position based on the facts and law, the Board vacated the disciplinary action and issued a dismissal.  …

Facts: Our client, FD hired us to assist in obtaining his Texas nursing license.   Our client passed  but his eligibility exam after four year period established by the Board, and as a result the Board denied his nursing license. Outcome:  The firm analyzed the relevant documentation, enabling Statute and Board rules.  The Statute and Board rules did not inhibit …

Facts: AG hired Bertolino LLP to defend her against a complaint filed with the Board by a patient.  The patient made unfounded allegations that AG had committed malpractice and failed to provide the patient with information about her medical procedure and acquire her informed consent.  The baseless complaint threatened to damage AG’s professional reputation and employment, expose her …