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 him to potential discipline from the Board.
Outcome: Bertolino LLP evaluated TA’s situation, assessed the applicable law and we compiled the necessary documents, witness statements and evidence necessary to fight against the accusations and show the Board this needed to be dismissed given the circumstances, facts and details. Bertolino LLP’s legal team developed a well-written response demonstrating the complaint did not support any disciplinary action and ought to be dismissed. The Board considered our submission and agreed to dismiss the charges with a non-disciplinary warning and take no action against our client. This allowed TA to return his focus to running his appraisal business without further distraction from this complaint.