As a nurse, doctor, or other healthcare professional, your license is critical to your livelihood. A challenge to your credentials could cost you your career. Working with a medical license defense attorney can help ensure that you receive the best possible outcome in your case when you are at risk of a professional license suspension or revocation.
At The Callahan Law Firm, we have extensive experience helping medical professionals protect their licenses and privileges. Our attorneys can walk you through the intricacies of disciplinary prosecutions and investigations, the restoration of a disciplined or inactive license, applications for a new license, and complications related to a license renewal.
If your professional license is in jeopardy, contact our office at (312) 209-9394 to schedule a confidential consultation.
Medical License Regulation in Illinois and Indiana
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) and Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (PLA) regulate professional licensing within each state. These licensing boards have the authority to issue, renew, and revoke or suspend occupational licenses.
Professions regulated by the IDFPR and the Indiana PLA include:
- Physicians
- Nurses
- Pharmacists
- Dentists
- Physical Therapists
- Veterinarians
- Real Estate Agents
- Podiatrists
- Chiropractors
These agencies investigate complaints from the public and regulatory violations in their respective states. If you receive notice of a complaint or investigation, it is strongly recommended that you speak with a medical license defense attorney as early in the disciplinary process as possible.
Common Complaints Against Medical Professionals
Complaints against medical professionals can range from violations of practice standards to acting dishonestly or unethically. Punishments may include a censure, a letter of reprimand, or a suspension or revocation of the license.
Common complaints against medical professionals include allegations of:
- Sexual abuse or assault
- Substance abuse
- Substandard care (negligence, incompetence, or malpractice)
- Medicare or Medicaid fraud
- Unethical billing practices
- Practicing without a license
- Prescription abuse
The disciplinary process can be daunting. It is essential to secure legal representation for all stages of the case. At The Callahan Law Firm, we have extensive experience settling cases before the formal hearing date, saving medical professionals time and money. We are also well-versed in litigating licensing cases, providing zealous advocacy for our clients.
Why Hire Our Firm
Our medical license defense attorneys have over fifteen years of experience, having handled thousands of IDFPR cases before licensing and regulatory bodies in Illinois and Indiana. We provide comprehensive legal services to every client who walks through our doors, never resting until a case is fully resolved. We will assist with all aspects of your case, including probation compliance and any reporting requirements to other state licensing boards.
Contact Our Office to Schedule a Consultation
If you have received a complaint against your medical license or are under investigation for a regulatory violation, contact our office at (312) 209-9394 to schedule a confidential consultation directly with a member of our legal team.
Our medical license defense attorneys can help you understand your rights and work to protect your credentials. When your license and your livelihood are on the line, you need legal representation you can trust. You need a firm that will provide you with the dedicated defense you need to get real results. Call today to get started.
