As a licensed professional himself, Attorney Halloran recognizes that an allegation of wrongdoing can have significant consequences. The restriction, suspension or revocation of a professional license can impact an individual’s reputation, time, finances, and perhaps their very livelihood. The stakes are high in these types of cases which is why professionals in a wide variety of areas have turned to Halloran Law Offices for help in these matters. Attorney Halloran assists professionals who are the subject of regulatory investigations in responding promptly and appropriately and by providing advice regarding legal options for avoiding serious professional license consequences.
With assistance from Halloran Law Offices, you don’t have to address professional misconduct allegations by yourself. Attorney Halloran represents clients throughout Wisconsin and nationwide. He can help you defend your rights and interests throughout the disciplinary process, from the licensing board investigation to any resulting disciplinary hearings. Contact Attorney Halloran today for an experienced professional license defense lawyer in Milwaukee, and let’s discuss your next steps together.
A licensing board may commence disciplinary proceedings against a licensed professional when it receives a complaint alleging misconduct or discovers potential misconduct by the professional. The licensing board may start by investigating to gather evidence that substantiates the allegations of misconduct. This investigation may involve interviews with witnesses and orders for the professional under investigation to turn over documents relating to their qualifications or performance.
Once the investigation is complete, the board may conclude that the evidence does not support a finding of misconduct. Alternatively, the board and the professional may negotiate for the imposition of specific discipline to avoid the need for a formal hearing. Otherwise, the licensing board will issue a formal complaint against the professional and convene a disciplinary hearing to review the evidence, determine whether the professional engaged in misconduct, and, if so, impose appropriate discipline.
At the hearing, officials will present evidence of the professional’s alleged misconduct, such as documents, written correspondence, and witness statements from clients, co-workers, and other individuals involved in the underlying events. The professional will also receive the opportunity to present evidence and give a statement in their defense to explain their side of the story or describe the circumstances that led to the events at issue. The professional can attend a hearing represented by a professional license defense attorney.
Should the licensing board determine that the evidence substantiates the allegations of professional misconduct, it will consider what discipline to impose, based on factors such as:
Halloran Law Offices of Milwaukee has an established track record of providing vigorous defense to licensed professionals who face disciplinary proceedings before licensing boards. Attorney Halloran can help professionals, including, but not limited to:
No matter what your licensed profession, Attorney Halloran can guide you through the professional disciplinary process to defend your reputation and seek an outcome that avoids the most serious consequences for your professional license and ability to work.
Professional licensing boards may impose various forms of discipline after finding that a licensed professional has committed misconduct under the profession’s codified rules or the law. Potential disciplinary outcomes of a disciplinary hearing include:
Receiving any form of discipline can have other long-term professional consequences. A professional’s employer may choose to terminate them for misconduct resulting from licensing board discipline. Clients may also choose to stop working with a professional who has received discipline for misconduct. The licensing board may note any substantiated findings of misconduct or discipline in a professional’s public record. Moreover, a history of misconduct can make it more challenging for a professional to secure future employment or to gain new clients.
Accusations of professional misconduct put your career in jeopardy, which is why you need a seasoned lawyer to help you prepare your defense and protect your ability to continue working. A lawyer can help you by:
When alleged misconduct places your professional license at risk, your choice of legal representation may become the key to protecting your career. Turn to Halloran Law Offices in Milwaukee because:
Contact Halloran Law Offices for a confidential consultation to discuss your case and learn how Attorney Halloran can provide you with the strategic insights and dedicated advocacy you need at this critical moment.
