When Physicians Begin to Fear the Practice of Medicine
Perspective from a Licensing Defense Attorney who has observed the regulatory process from both sides and remains committed to protecting both professional judgment and patient well-being. By Samuel E. Spital — Licensing Defense Attorney Over the course of more than four decades representing physicians in licensing and regulatory matters, I have heard an increasingly troubling … Read More
WHICH LAWYER TO CHOOSE
Hello everyone. Imagine if all lawyers are the same? Well, they are NOT. Some call their clients “a case.” In sharp contrast, WE call prospective clients our “CAUSE.” Notice the differentiation with the letter “U” that stands for “YOU.” However, the difference and distinction are not only in the spelling, but it is the legally … Read More
How a Lawyer Fights for Your CAUSE and Who You Really Are
When You Feel Overwhelmed and Know It’s Not Right: How a Lawyer Fights for Your Cause — and Who You Really Are There are moments in life when something happens — a Decision, an Order, an Accusation, a Denial, a licensing action, or a Notice in the mail — and a person instantly feels that … Read More
Help for an Investigation: Government or Employer meeting, interview, or conversation.
First, we acknowledge and understand this type of a situation is challenging for you. Frankly, it would be difficult for anyone under the circumstances, particularly because of the uncertainty associated with a government or employer Investigation. It makes little difference whether it is called a meeting, interview, conference or conversation, Interrogation is the actual and … Read More
Choosing the Right Lawyer
The choice of a lawyer is an important decision, and it should never be based solely upon the attorney’s fee. Before making your choice of a lawyer, you should give your situation careful thought. It goes without saying, the selection of an attorney is an important decision. Our clients favor our “natural” ability, “art of … Read More
Should a Nurse File a Disability Claim?
Some attorneys may caution against a nurse filing a disability claim since a “disability alone” (by itself) can be the basis for the BRN to seek disciplinary action against an RN, including issuing an Interim Suspension Order (ISO), which is to cease and desist working during a pending suspension. On the other hand, an individual … Read More
TIPS ON NEGOTIATING A “TOTAL LOSS” VEHICLE
Insurance companies declare a vehicle a “total loss” when the cost to repair the car’s damage is greater than the market value. In this scenario, the insurer determines the value of a vehicle based upon its “actual worth” (commonly referred to as actual cash value “ACV”), and NOT the “fair market value” (“FMV”) and not … Read More