Losing a professional license is devastating. In addition to losing income, professionals can suffer grief because they can no longer perform their chosen profession. At Remington & Dixon, our professional license attorney has helped many doctors, lawyers, nurses, and other professionals respond to accusations of misconduct. It is critical to take any accusation seriously. Call us today to schedule a time to speak with a Charlotte professional license attorney about your case.
Your Career is at Risk
Professional licensing boards retain the power to suspend or even revoke a professional license. Each year, hundreds of professionals are disciplined, with some losing the ability to practice their chosen profession.
These licensing boards thoroughly investigate any accusation of misconduct including:
- Criminal activity
- Misrepresentations in the practice of your profession
- Negligence or malpractice
- Fraud
- Mishandling or misappropriating client funds
If you lose your license, then you will be unable to practice your profession legally. A lawyer whose license is revoked has committed unauthorized practice of law when they continue to represent clients. An unlicensed attorney could face criminal penalties if caught.
Any investigation can also impact your reputation among other professionals, potentially costing you future business. There is too much on the line to delay hiring an attorney. You need to respond promptly to all allegations against you.
Don’t hope the investigation will go away. Instead, call Remington & Dixon to speak with our professional license attorney about the allegations. We can review your memories and relevant documents to determine the relative strength of the allegations.
Investigations Are Invasive and Exhausting
You might not think the accusations against you have any basis in fact, and you probably hope there will be no need for an investigation. As many professionals discover, however, licensing boards take all allegations seriously and will probably launch an investigation.
It is critical to hire an experienced lawyer to handle your case. The investigation is a high-stakes moment. Too many professionals hand over evidence that ends up making their cases worse.
This is not a criminal investigation, but the stakes are nonetheless high. You should have an attorney who can review every document request and decide what needs to be turned over. Some evidence requests are overbroad or unduly burdensome, and we can object. Do not handle your case yourself, as that is a good way to make mistakes.
Can You Make the Investigation Go Away?
Some complaints are truly frivolous. Disappointed clients often strike back by filing baseless accusations of malpractice or other misconduct. Your license defense attorney will thoroughly review the facts.
Sometimes, we can have a complaint handled without any need for a hearing. We share the requested information with the board, and they quickly realize that the accusation is frivolous.
However, this type of resolution is not guaranteed. There is always the possibility you will need to present evidence at a hearing.
Hire the Right Professional License Attorney
Not every North Carolina lawyer is prepared to represent a client before a professional licensing board. These are unique administrative bodies with rules regarding evidence and standards of proof. The right attorney should have appeared before these boards to defend clients from accusations of misconduct.
An experienced lawyer can help:
Avoid Turning Over Unnecessary Information
Some investigations turn into fishing expeditions with the Board hoping to find evidence of misconduct by casting a wide net. Your lawyer can pare back these evidentiary requests.
Preserve Your Right to Earn a Living
Without a license, you will probably need to find a new job in a difficult economic environment.
Decades of experience will no longer be relevant, and professionals cannot easily switch states to avoid accountability.
For example, a lawyer disciplined by the North Carolina Board cannot simply move to a new state and file a motion to be admitted into practice. States require background checks in most cases, and any disciplinary action will be uncovered. You need to handle the North Carolina matter here, right now.
Resolve the Dispute Efficiently
The right lawyer does not need to spend hours getting up to speed on the rules used by professional licensing boards. That means a smaller bill and more time spent on what matters: understanding the nuts and bolts of your case. Our license defense attorney stays on top of the latest developments in this area of law and can use these case laws to your advantage.
Present a Powerful Case to the Board
A lawyer with experience will know how to gather evidence and present it to the board in an effective manner. Our professional license attorney has appeared before these boards numerous times and is familiar with the members. Your chances of winning the hearing improve significantly.
Speak with a North Carolina Professional License Lawyer
Remington & Dixon, PLLC, has carved out a strong reputation in Charlotte and across North Carolina representing professionals accused of misconduct as they are investigated by licensing boards.
Contact us today to discuss any concerns you have in a private consultation. Even if an investigation has not been launched, you can benefit from speaking with a lawyer to discuss possible breaches of professional codes of conduct, as well as other concerns.
