Our professional licensing defense lawyers can advise clients on all necessary steps to navigate the licensing defense process, and help identify strategies for achieving the best possible result. The professional licensing defense process starts when a subpoena or request for records is received from the Department of Community Health. If an interview has been requested by a department investigator, the decision whether to meet with the investigator should only be made after consulting with experienced licensing counsel. Whenever the complaint alleges any substantive matters, our lawyers assist with negotiations during the settlement conference and help evaluate the proposed resolutions. During a hearing, our attorneys cross-examine the department’s expert witnesses regarding the alleged breaches of the standard of care by the licensee and may present our own witnesses and exhibits. The firm has an extensive health care professional expert bank developed over 75 years of representing health care professionals. Later, we can counsel licensees who are subject to disciplinary action with regards to making the required reports and notifications.