Every professional relies on the tools of their trade to help others and to earn their livelihood. If you are in the medical field, your most essential tool is your professional license. Anything that threatens your license or related credentials and privileges is a danger that you must take seriously.
At the Grimmett Law Firm, PLLC, we understand the importance of defending and protecting your license and professional credentials. We know strategies to succeed through administrative processes and negotiate resolutions when personal or business actions cause potential problems.
Developing the Right Plan to Overcome Challenges
We start out by taking the time to understand all the details that affect your case. Sometimes, the true source of a problem is buried deep and far beyond the obvious effects. We investigate to discover the factors that now threaten to put your career at risk.
Then we work with you to develop strategies to address the concerns and achieve your goals. Licensing issues often involve accusations of critical mistakes or wrongdoing that instantly provoke an emotional reaction. When you work with an experienced attorney, your legal advisor can kept a steady perspective to find the most effective solutions.
A Proactive Approach to License Defense
While we know how to take advantage of the best available opportunities in the administrative process to defend against allegations and protect medical licenses, we also work to protect your rights and privileges through informal processes as well. Often, the earlier you can address a problem, the easier the resolution.
That means that if you suspect that someone may have filed or plans to file a complaint against you, now is the time to talk to an experienced license defense attorney. It is easiest to collect evidence while an incident is recent. Moreover, early action allows for more time to prepare and sometimes take preemptive action.
How to Handle Investigations
When a doctor or other medical professional is facing a medical licensing issue, often the first time they learn of a problem is when they receive a phone call from the licensing board asking questions. While most people’s first reaction is to be cooperative and answer questions politely, this can cause problems later on. Statements made could be taken out of context and used against you later. Or if you answer without time to dig deeply into your memory, you could say something that you later have to contradict after more mature reflection. This can make it appear as though you are not being truthful.
Whether you receive questions over the phone, through email, or via a letter in the mail, it is best to consult a knowledgeable license defense attorney before answering. Depending on the situation, we may be able to communicate on your behalf or discuss how to approach the questions to avoid potential pitfalls.
Protect Your Future by Working with the Grimmett Law Firm
Even if you are not yet facing a formal complaint, your future career could depend on having the right strategy prepared to address allegations. If you have any concerns about the security of your license, medical privileges, or credentials, protect yourself by scheduling a consultation with an experienced attorney at the Grimmett Law Firm. We are dedicated to helping our clients in the same way that you are dedicated to helping your patients.