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Facts: Our client B.B., was reported by his former school district after allowing him to resign based on an investigation into his communication with students. The district completed an investigation and found that he had several inappropriate communications with students, in person and over social media. The district found that he messaged a sexually explicit …

Facts: Our client K. A., reported herself to her district who then reported her to the Board after a felony arrest. K.A. was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. Outcome: After the Board’s investigation, an informal settlement conference was held. During the conference Bertolino LLP provided an explanation, through client’s genuine and honest testimony, …

Facts: Our client, W.S. was reported to the board for contracting with an unlicensed firm conducting engineering practice. It was reported that he allowed unlicensed entities to conduct engineering work for his company and signed off on work not his own. Outcome: Bertolino LLP submitted a response to the complaint arguing that W.S. was unaware …

Facts: Our client, M.N. reported herself to the board after she was arrested and charged with felony possession of a controlled substances. M.N. was given a bond and released a few days later. Outcome: Bertolino LLP reported her arrest and detailed the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident. Bertolino LLP provided evidence regarding the reasons …

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 …