San Luis Obispo
Professional License
Defense Attorneys

Our lawyers have combined decades of experience defending professional licenses. This is not merely a part of our practice; it is our primary focus. We have already advocated for hundreds of professionals before diverse California licensing boards, each with its own unique culture, rules, and enforcement priorities.

We are well-acquainted with the Medical Board of California, the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), the Department of Real Estate (DRE), the Contractors State License Board (CSLB), and numerous other regulatory bodies. This broad experience makes us less fearful of the lawyers that licensing agencies hire or the Deputy Attorneys General who serve as prosecutors on behalf of the boards. We have cultivated the image of being fierce rivals, always ready at a moment’s notice.

Being accustomed to the process allows us to predict the next action of the board, comprehend the unwritten rules of engagement, and become familiar with those who will be involved, including investigators and prosecuting attorneys. This inside information will provide a unique edge that a general practice attorney cannot offer. We have navigated the complexities of board investigations, administrative hearings, and appeals, and we can guide you with confidence and accuracy.

We understand that your professional reputation is one of your most valuable assets. The threat of a disciplinary action that is publicly issued and becomes a permanent part of the public record, easily accessible through search engines, is a serious issue that any licensed professional dreads. You can be publicly reprimanded, placed on probation, or suspended, and this will affect you for the rest of your career, as you struggle to secure a job, find clients, and retain the trust of your colleagues.

It is on this basis that we strive to pursue an effective, congenial, and discreet solution as our primary objective. We also utilize our extensive experience and good reputation to negotiate directly with the licensing board and the Office of the Attorney General at the earliest possible stage. We prefer to settle cases amicably and prevent expensive, consuming, and public litigation where possible.

Due to the sensitivity of these matters, we are also keeping this confidential throughout, and we are keen on minimizing the negative publicity surrounding your case to protect your professional reputation in the long run.

We understand that there is no such thing as a case that fits into a cut-and-dry defense. The facts, the unique accusations, your professional background, and the specific licensing board involved all require a specialized approach. The first step we take is a detailed and extensive examination of the charges leveled. We will develop a customized defense strategy that yields a successful outcome. This can include compiling comprehensive mitigation packets that put any alleged violations into perspective, highlighting your good track record, and providing evidence of rehabilitation or corrective action.

We frequently call in certified expert witnesses in your field who dispute the board’s assertions regarding the standard of care or professional conduct. We do not just defend you using the law; we will explore your identity and career achievements to demonstrate to the prosecuting agency that one charge does not define you and that you are a valuable member of the community and your profession.

Our law firm provides robust legal services to licensed professionals across a diverse range of businesses in San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, Atascadero, and the Central Coast communities. And we know how to protect your license, regardless of your area of practice.

We represent physicians, surgeons, and physician assistants who are under investigation by the Medical Board of California, with the majority of cases involving standards of care, prescribing habits, or personal behavior. You can rely on us to protect registered nurses and vocational nurses who are the victims of the sometimes violent imposition of the Board of Registered Nursing, which often entails allegations of drug diversion, patient abuse, or charting mistakes. We have also dealt with dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants, whom the Dental Board regulates, and in these cases, billing fraud or quality of care issues may be involved.

Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, as well as physical, occupational, and respiratory therapists, along with mental health professionals such as psychologists, social workers, and counselors, all encounter special ethical and professional issues, and we vigorously defend their rights. This is in addition to the fact that we possess a profound understanding of the issues that affect real estate brokers and salespersons before the Department of Real Estate, such as violations of trust funds and non-disclosure.

Our company is a strong representative of contractors in all categories before the Contractors State License Board and actively defends against accusations of substandard work or failure to complete projects on time. We are certified public accountants (CPAs), insurance agents and insurance brokers, chiropractors, acupuncturists, engineers, and land surveyors, among numerous other licensed professionals whose careers and livelihoods are at risk.