Medical License Defense Case Results

Facts: TT retained Bertolino LLP to help them in applying for licensure. TT originally needed help in disclosing a prior DUI, but after looking into the issues more, Bertolino LLP also determined that further disclosures were necessary. Outcome: Bertolino LLP drafted a supplemental disclosure of TE’s conviction and his termination from two programs and a termination of …

Facts: SR hired Bertolino LLP to defend him against a complaint filed with the Texas Department of State Health Services by his former employer. The complainant made accusations that SR had violated state law, and Department rules in connection with his work as a paramedic. These allegations threatened SR’s professional reputation and exposed him to …

Facts: AP received a complaint from ASHA filed by her former school district. The complaint alleged that she refused to comply with policy after her resignation and did not provide the school with her treatment session notes and assessments. AP retained other counsel who provided a response to the complaint. After analysis of the response …

Facts: RS is a first responder who hired Bertolino LLP to defend him against a complaint filed with the Department based on a recent criminal history incident. The complainant threatened to harm RS’s professional reputation and exposed him to risk of disciplinary sanctions by the Department. Outcome: Bertolino LLP evaluated the complaint accusations and assessed …

Facts: KB a social worker who hired Bertolino LLP to defend her against a complaint filed with the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC) based on allegations of misconduct and fraud. The complainant threatened to harm KB’s professional reputation and exposed her to risk of disciplinary sanctions by BHEC. Outcome: Bertolino LLP evaluated the complaint …

Facts: JB hired Bertolino LLP to defend against a complaint filed with the Department by a former employer in the emergency medical services field. The complainant made accusations that JB had violated state law, breached medical director protocols and the standard of care in connection with patient care. These allegations threatened to harm JB’s professional …

​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 …