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 …
School District v. CA
Facts: Client hired firm after she was put on leave by her school district. The district placed her on paid leave to finish out the remainder of the school year. CA was placed on leave after it was alleged that she pushed a student down a flight of steps. CA provided a statement prior to hiring …
Texas State Board of Public Accountancy v. DK
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 …
Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board v. AM
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 …
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation v. BW
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. …
Texas Department of Insurance v. GI
Facts: GI hired the firm after receiving a complaint from TDI referred by her former employer. The former employer conducted an investigation into GI’s and her supervisor’s activities while working as sale agents and processing incoming customer applications. It was discovered that GI was including a discount on several customer applications that reduced their quotes. Thereby signing …
Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board v. JT
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 …
Texas Real Estate Commission v. J.R.
Our Client, a proficient real estate agent, plead out of a non-violent felony charge entirely unrelated to the practice of real estate. The Commission sought to revoke our Client’s license, and refused to make any settlement offer. After the final hearing on the merits, both parties submitted closing briefs for the consideration of the presiding …
Texas Real Estate Commission v. J.R.
Board Decision Reversed on District Court Appeal Our Client, J.R., a licensed real estate sales agent and former Federal Firearms Instructor, plead guilty to conversion of ammunition belonging to the federal government in 2014. J.R.’s conversion case contained substantial mitigation, but J.R. plead out pursuant to legal advice from his criminal attorney. The Texas Real …
C.S. & M.H. v. W.G.
Our Client, a funeral service director, was alleged to have breached the standard of care. Following dismissal of the complaint by the Funeral Service Commission, the complainants have pursued a civil claim against our Client. In the latest of a series of victories, the Firm has filed a MOTION TO EXCLUDE EXPERT against the Plaintiffs. …