Defending Professionals Before Licensing Boards

State professional licensing boards oversee various white-collar professions, such as law, medicine, real estate, accounting, and architecture. Licensed professionals usually have a code of conduct or ethics governing how they should act in their work and daily lives, holding themselves out as members of the profession. Professionals who violate the licensing board’s rules may face disciplinary proceedings that can result in the suspension or revocation of their licenses, potentially jeopardizing a professional’s livelihood.

Common Reasons for Licensing Board Actions

Licensed professionals may face proceedings before their licensing board for various reasons, including:

Allegations of unethical behavior or misconduct that violates the profession’s rules and standards
Allegations of malpractice or negligence
Allegations of substance abuse problems affecting the professional’s performance
Criminal charges and convictions, whether or not related to the professional’s work

Understanding the Disciplinary Process

When a licensing board initiates disciplinary proceedings against a licensed professional, the board will serve an initial complaint or notice upon the professional to advise them of the allegations against them. The licensing board will then undertake further investigation of the disciplinary allegations, potentially requiring the licensed professional to turn over relevant records.

Should the licensing board decide to proceed with disciplinary proceedings, it will schedule a hearing for ethics officials and the licensed professional to present their respective evidence, testimony, and arguments. At the conclusion of disciplinary proceedings, if the licensing board finds that the licensed professional violated the board’s rules, it may issue sanctions such as a written or public reprimand, fines, temporary license suspension, or revocation of the professional’s license.

How a Lawyer Can Help You in Licensure Proceedings

Having an experienced advocate during licensing board proceedings can help you pursue a favorable resolution to a disciplinary charge or another matter. An attorney can assist you by:

Why Choose Jasti, Zehawi & Johnson, LLC?

If you’ve received a disciplinary notice from your licensing board, it’s critical that you hire a knowledgeable defense lawyer who can make a difference in the outcome of the proceedings. For years, professionals have turned to the legal team at Jasti, Zehawi & Johnson, LLC for help resolving disciplinary and other matters before licensing boards because:

Our attorneys have over 50 years of combined experience defending the rights and interests of clients accused of ethical or criminal violations.
We take a client-centric approach to legal representation, so you can feel supported and secure knowing you have dedicated advocates fighting for your interests.
Our results-focused approach means we do whatever it takes in pursuit of the best possible outcome for a disciplinary or administrative matter.

Contact Us Today for Help

If you’re facing a disciplinary proceeding before a licensing board, an experienced defense attorney can help you protect your career and future. Contact Jasti, Zehawi & Johnson, LLC today for a confidential consultation with our legal team to discuss your options for pursuing a favorable resolution to your proceedings before the licensing board.

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