Notable Cases
Protecting the Livelihood of Physicians
Frances Cullen has defended the livelihood of professionals for more than 25 years, guiding them through the professional license application process and defending their license against potential disciplinary action or criminal charges. Here are just a few representative cases involving physician clients.
Defending Nurses Accused of Drug Diversion
In numerous cases when employers have fired nurses and reported them to the Georgia Board of Nursing for drug diversion, Frances Cullen of Levy Pruett Cullen has helped guide nurses to the appropriate drug treatment program, assisted them with the Georgia Board of Nursing’s investigation process, helped them locate an appropriate nurse advocate to advocate on their behalf before the Georgia Board of Nursing, and negotiated a more favorable outcome to monitor aftercare following completion of treatment.
Applying for and Reinstating Professional Licenses in Georgia
Applicants seeking to become licensed in the State of Georgia may face a difficult challenge, especially if they completed their education and obtained their credentials many years ago. This is especially true for license applicants who were educated in foreign countries.
Helping Dentists Retain Their License
Levy Pruett Cullen defends dentists, helps them retain their dental license and DEA registration, and provides sound legal advice to dental offices.
Physicians National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB)
In a case where a hospital summarily suspended a physician’s clinical privileges, Frances Cullen worked with the hospital to address what they perceived as alleged deficiencies and helped the physician obtain a "void" to remove the negative National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) report that would have had a significantly negative impact on his career.