Professional License Defense Case Results - Page 2

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 …

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. …

Following an aggressive deposition campaign conducted by the Firm, the parties have begun initial discussions that may lead to settlement of the case. The Firm intends to take the lead in brokering this arrangement. If successful, this proposed settlement could save our client substantial resources at an early juncture in the case.

Our Client, Willie Lee Griffin, Jr. and Griffin Mortuary, is finally vindicated by the Texas Funeral Service Commission and a Lubbock County Civil Court. A lawsuit brought against Willie Lee Griffin, Jr., owner and founder of Griffin Mortuary in Lubbock, was tossed out of civil court on Friday morning with no finding of fault. Our Firm secured …

Real Estate Sales Agent License Secured Despite Extensive Criminal History Our Client (“T.J.”) filed an application for a real estate sales agent license with the Texas Real Estate Commission (“TREC”) before retaining the Firm for assistance. T.J.’s criminal history started at age sixteen (16), and entails several charges which TREC alleged to cast doubt on …

Facts: Client received a report from the Board after failing to complete her continuing education for the entity of her term as a licensee and for providing false statements on her renewal applications. Outcome: Firm argued that client was unaware of the continuing education requirements as she was never actively practicing in Texas. Client believed that she …