Case Results - Page 2

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: A complaint was initiated against AB for allegations that she was holding herself out as a physician. AB held a doctorate in nursing but not a medical degree. She referred to herself as “doctor” in certain marketing and advertising outlets which the board argued could confuse and mislead the public. Outcome: After notice of …

Facts: Our client BA, hired firm to represent him against a complaint filed against himself and his funeral home by a family member of a decedent they recently serviced. The complaint was investigated by the Commission and no misconduct was found based on the complaint. However, during the investigation the Commission found other misconduct relating …

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 …

Facts: Our client MS, hired firm to assist him in reporting his misdemeanor conviction of Driving while Intoxicated (“DWI”) and responding to any corresponding investigation stemming from the conviction. Outcome: After review of the facts and criminal record, BERTOLINO LLP, submitted a self-report of the DWI. Within the report, the firm provided argument in defense …

Facts: Our client RP, hired firm to represent his legal interests after he received a complaint from TMB regarding a prior arrest. The arrest was conducted by the US Army and was the result of a positive drug screen for amphetamines. Due to the positive test, RP was reprimanded by the Army and the Army …

Facts: Our client LL, hired firm to represent her legal interests after she received a complaint from Texas Medical Board regarding a positive drug screen. The positive screen was a result of a random drug test with her employer. She reported to work and submitted to the random drug screen. After the screen she admitted …

Facts: Client AA, retained firm after receiving notice that his application for licensure was being transferred to the Enforcement Division of BON and an investigation was being initiated. The notice did not disclose the reason for the transfer. AA had been granted a temporary license by BON prior to the notice and had already moved …

Facts: TA hired Bertolino LLP to defend against a complaint filed with the Board.  The complainant made accusations that TA had violated state law, the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), and Board rules in connection with his certification and inspection of the property being appraised.  These allegations threatened to harm TA’s professional reputation and exposed …

Facts: AG hired Bertolino LLP to defend against a complaint filed with the Commission. The complainant made unsupported claims that AG had violated his due diligence obligations, and this baseless complaint threatened to damage AG’s reputation and expose him to potential discipline from the Commission. Outcome: Bertolino LLP evaluated the client’s case, assessed the applicable law and …