Are You a Chiropractor with a Licensing Issue or a Criminal Matter?

If you're a chiropractor with a licensing board issue or a criminal matter, we have more than 25 years of experience that we will bring to bear when providing you with the best legal representation possible for your case.

Levy Preutt Cullen is a law firm dedicated to the defense of licensed professionals with extensive experience in representing numerous health care professionals with issues before a professional licensing boards and review agencies, as well as obtaining licensure in the state of Georgia. We also provide representation for all types of criminal cases, any of which could impact your ability to practice your profession.

It's important to have an attorney on your side that is knowledgeable regarding the full scope of potential issues that could affect a licensee. We'll pay particularized attention to the facts of your case.

Determining defense to any licensing or criminal action, we will consider the various collateral consequences to figure out the best possible outcome.

A successful resolution of each case can vary for every client. Some individuals will spare, obtaining the best possible result if they can obtain a speedy case resolution. Others will choose to bear the emotional toll of working through a case slowly seeking the best result possible.

We will listen to you and pay attention to your needs.

For professional license applicants, we are knowledgeable regarding each licensing boards requirements and can assist you in obtaining your professional license.

If you are faced with an issue with a lapsed license, we can help you with the reinstatement of your license. We are familiar with all of the different licensing laws, regulations and the collateral consequences that attach to a licensee.

At Levy Pruett Cullen, we can help you with your licensing case, civil case, license application, or criminal matter to reach the best possible resolution.

Are You a Healthcare Professional with a Licensing Case?

I am Frances Cullen of Levy Pruett Cullen. We are a law firm dedicated to the defense of licensed professionals. We have extensive experience in representing numerous healthcare professional with issues before professional licensing boards, before professionals review agencies, and obtaining licensure in the State of Georgia. We also provide representation for all types of criminal cases, any of which could impact your ability to practice your profession.

It is important to have an attorney on your side that is knowledgeable regarding the full scope of potential issues that could affect a licensee. We pay particularized attention to the facts of your case. Determining defense to any licensing or criminal action, we will consider the various collateral consequences to figure out the best possible outcome.

A successful resolution of each case can vary for every client. Some individuals will spare obtaining the best possible result if they could obtain a speedy case resolution. Others can bear the emotional toll of working through a case slowly but want to fight for the best result possible. We listen to you and we pay attention to your needs.

For applicants, we are knowledgeable regarding each licensing board requirements and can assist you in obtaining your professional license. If you are faced with an issue, with a lapsed license, we can help you with the reinstatement of your license. We are familiar with all of the different licensing laws, regulations, and the collateral consequences that attach to a licensee.

We can help you with your licensing case, administrative issues, civil cases and criminal matters to reach the best possible resolution.

What Should You Do If You’re Contacted by a State Licensing Board Investigator?

I'm Frances Cullen. What should you do if you're contacted by the State Licensing Board investigator? You must take these issues seriously and act quickly should you become aware of the potential investigation by a licensing authority. Most cases follow stages that begin with a complaint, followed by an investigation, and then board review. Comment complaints may be filed by colleagues, by employees, by former employees, by patients or even a competitor. Licensing board complaints in the State of Georgia are confidential by law so you will not necessarily know who filed the complaint or what was said. Seek help early in the process so you don't make any missteps.

Contrary to statements that may be made by a board investigator, the board investigator is not your friend and he's not just asking you for a simple statement. The investigator is looking into whether the complaint against you is valid and trying to determine whether the board should proceed with charges against you. Those statements will be used in your board case. Similarly, you should never attend a licensing board interview without legal counsel. While a licensing board letter may characterize a meeting as informal, your statements at any interview can and will be used against you. It is important at the beginning of an investigation to present yourself in the best position possible. You must keep in mind that your career rest on your professional license and you must early on address issues as well as you can possibly to do deter board action. Your license is your livelihood, you must do your best to protect your ability to practice.

At Levy Pruett Cullen, we're familiar with these issues, we work hard to protect your license and your livelihood, and we bring years of experience and knowledge to guide you through the licensing board investigative process to reach the best possible outcome.

Are You a Healthcare Professional Seeking Licensure in Georgia?

At Levy Pruett Cullen, we have assisted numerous professionals in seeking licensure in the State of Georgia. We have represented physicians, dentists, pharmacists, nurses, psychologists, and many other health care professionals in seeking to attain a license to practice in the State, often successfully appealing a denial of licensure or assisting with initial submission of an application.

Often, applicants for licensure do not meet the requirements set forth for licensure in the State of Georgia for their particular profession, due to being educated in past years when the licensing requirements were different or their training was geared toward licensing in another state. Or an applicant may have a past criminal conviction or a licensing board case in another state that could affect or hinder their ability to gain a license here.

An applicant who does not meet the requirements set forth for licensure, who have something in their past that is potentially detrimental can still attain licensure. A careful assessment of an applicant's case and background is necessary to determine whether we could potentially overcome these issues and resolve the potential block to obtaining a license.

We understand and know the particular licensing boards and their demanding requirements. We've represented numerous applicants for licensure and helped bring the talents of many physicians, dentists, pharmacists, psychologists and nurses to the State of Georgia, and we are proud to have done so.

If you are seeking licensure in the State of Georgia and believe you may have any difficulty in obtaining your license or if you have applied for a license and been issued a denial letter by your respective licensing board, contact Levy Pruett Cullen. We may be able to work with you to help you achieve your goal of practicing your profession here in the State of Georgia.

How Important Is Your Nursing License?

Your nursing license is your livelihood. It may be the biggest asset you have—even more than your house—because your nursing license is going to carry you through your career. It is the means by which you support yourself, your family, and achieve the other goals you have in life. You need to protect it. And you need sound advice to make sure that you keep your nursing license without disciplinary action.

Many nurses face licensing board actions that are brought on by your employers, or complaints by patients other employees. These cases are serious cases. Allegations like these and of drug discrepancies could potentially result in a license disciplinary action or worse, a potential criminal action. You need to be cautious in those situations.

It is important to seek sound legal advice regarding how to deal with these situations. Any time a nurse is fired from employment in the state of Georgia, there's a requirement for them to report to the Georgia Board of Nursing. The Georgia Board of Nursing takes these reports extremely seriously. Reports of drug diversion are very, very serious as well. These reports are reviewed by the board and often sent for criminal prosecution.

At Levy Pruett Cullen we are familiar with how the board processes these types of cases. Cases generally begin with a complaint then go to investigation. It sometimes calls for investigative interviews and very often results in disciplinary action. If you are charged with a drug-related offense or a drug discrepancy, you may face the possibility of being sent for an evaluation and/or your case could be sent for potential criminal prosecution. You need action quickly to forego all these types of negative outcomes. It may be that this is an honest mistake, and if that is the case, then you need intervention quickly to stall what could come next. Often, nurses and other healthcare professionals are sent for treatment or evaluation that may or may not be appropriate due to the circumstances. It's all a matter of proof and evidence. We are well qualified to fully evaluate your case and provide you with good sound advice as to how to deal with these issues and best protect your license and your livelihood.

At Levy Pruett Cullen, we have represented hundreds of nurses and defended their licenses. We have represented nurses with cases regarding their applications; cases regarding alleged drug discrepancies; cases regarding patient complaints; and issues regarding their authority as an advanced practitioner.

We've also represented numerous allegations regarding impairment. With regard to impairment - if there's an allegation that you have an impairment issue, we know how to find resources that define the problem and then we will walk you through the process of dealing with the Board of Nursing to get you the best result possible. If you have a legitimate defense to some kind of alleged drug diversion issue, we will do our best to defend your license. We are so familiar with the different resources available and how to review these cases, and defend you against these cases. We can give you sound advice as to how to reach the best outcome for those kinds of allegations and protect you for your continued employment.

At Levy Pruett Cullen, we know how to handle these cases.