Professional License Defense Case Results

Facts: JD hired Bertolino LLP to defend against a complaint filed with the Board. The complainant made accusations that JD had violated state law, the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), and alleged deficiencies under Federal Housing Administration requirements and this threatened harm to JD’s reputation and potential discipline from the Board. Outcome: Bertolino …

Facts: Our client MB hired us to develop a legal strategy to avoid discipline in connection with client’s criminal matter. Outcome: The Firm analyzed the relevant documents, law and facts and determined that the factors in connection with the criminal matter militate a non-disciplinary outcome. The Firm submitted an advocacy statement disclosing the criminal matter …

Facts: WJ received a second complaint from BHEC regarding failure to submit supervision records in a timely manner. The complaint came from WJ’s former supervisee, whom she terminated. The supervisee was upset with WJ and filed a complaint against her with malicious intent and included an inaccurate timeline of events.  Outcome: The firm provided a …

Facts: AA received a complaint from HHSC after he was terminated for drug diversion by his former employer. The complaint alleged that AA diverted several vials of narcotics from the employer’s ambulances over a period of several months. The complaint contained a summary of video footage where the summary alleged that the footage showed AA …

Facts: CJ hired firm after he had been sued on two separate civil matters regarding a prior audit he conducted for a client several years prior. Both cases alleged that CJ committed fraud and misrepresented details in the audit which caused damages to the plaintiffs. Both cases settled prior to trial and one required CJ to …

Facts: CR hired Bertolino LLP to defend him when the Texas Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending (TDSML) refused to renew his license as a mortgage originator.  TDSML’s decision to deny renewal of the license threatened CR’s livelihood and ability to continue working in his chosen field where he had developed a significant network and extensive subject …

Facts: Our client, DK, who is a certified public accountant, hired us to defend him against a complaint filed with the Board by a former client who claimed he would not communicate with him to aid in the resolution of tax issues created by DK.  DK was facing a serious threat to his professional reputation, harm to …

Facts: Our client, AM, who is a certified real estate appraiser, hired us to defend him against a complaint filed with the Board by a government-sponsored entity asserting he violated the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (“USPAP”).  AM was facing damage to his professional reputation, harm to his ability to obtain work from clients, the prospect …

Facts: Our client, BW hired us to defend her behavior analyst license. Our client faced damage to her reputation, career, and livelihood. Outcome:  The firm evaluated the relevant documentation and evidence and prepared a robust response based on the applicable facts and law.  The response demonstrated that the Department lacked jurisdiction and authority to pursue disciplinary action. …

Facts: Our client, JT, hired us to defend him against a complaint filed with the Board by a quasi-governmental entity alleging he had violated minimum professional standards for real estate appraisers. He faced damage to his professional reputation, his ability to obtain work from appraisal management companies, lenders and other clients, potential disciplinary action from the …