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When your license, livelihood, and reputation are on the line, you need a professional licensure defense attorney who is both experienced and skilled in handling licensing issues before regulatory boards and agencies. Joseph, Hollander & Craft’s Kansas City professional licensure defense attorneys understand licensing laws, administrative procedures, and the potentially life-altering consequences an administrative or disciplinary action can have on your personal and professional life. Our Kansas City professional licensure defense lawyers deliver the expertise required to defend and protect our professional clients’ careers.

When Your License Is on The Line, Our Kansas City Professional Licensure Defense Lawyers Are on Your Side

We represent professionals facing a broad range of licensing issues, including concerns relating to business operations, boundaries, misconduct, ethical violations, substance abuse and other impairments, and deviations from the standard of care.

JHC’s Kansas City professional licensure defense lawyers have the skill and knowledge required to effectively defend:

• Physicians and Other Healthcare Professionals
• Attorneys and Judges
• Certified Public Accountants
• Insurance Agents
• Real Estate Brokers and Agents
• Professional Engineers
• And Others

We Handle Everything—Applications, Investigations, Formal Actions, Judicial Appeals, and More

At JHC, we help individuals and entities obtain professional licenses and maintain the licenses they have. Our representation includes assisting with applications, managing investigations, negotiating settlement agreements, defending against allegations in formal disciplinary proceedings, and appealing adverse administrative actions.

We assist with the application process and appeal license denials. When determining whether to issue a professional license, regulatory bodies often consider much more than academic requirements. A number of factors, including failure to disclose information in an initial licensing application or renewal form, can lead to the denial of your license or even professional discipline. JHC’s experienced Kansas City professional licensure defense attorneys can help you understand the reporting requirements established by your regulatory board so that you can complete the application process with confidence. Our Kansas City professional licensing lawyers can also advise you regarding the options available in the event your application is denied and optimize your position when appealing a denial.

We provide a comprehensive defense throughout an investigation. If your professional licensing authority is investigating you, call JHC’s Kansas City licensure defense lawyers as soon as possible. Our professional licensing attorneys know the investigation process inside and out. We can help to ensure the investigation is conducted in a fair and thorough manner. In some cases, legal representation at the investigation stage can make the difference between dismissal of the allegations as unsubstantiated and the initiation of formal disciplinary action.

We understand the importance of realizing early resolution. JHC’s Kansas City professional licensure defense attorneys are mindful of the importance of finding successful resolutions in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible. Sometimes, this means exploring reasonable settlement terms in order to resolve the matter quickly and with a guaranteed outcome. When negotiating these types of resolutions, our Kansas City professional licensing lawyers are ever-mindful of the consequences that professional discipline can have down the road. We will provide straightforward answers to your questions, clearly outline your options, and advise you regarding the potential costs and associated benefits of each.

We are your advocates in the face of a disciplinary proceeding. Once an investigation is complete, the regulatory body may initiate disciplinary action against your license. Disciplinary proceedings are the forum in which the regulatory body submits its documentary evidence, witness testimony, and counsel arguments before a hearing officer or panel of officers. The grounds for disciplinary action can include  misconduct, technical non-compliance, or deviations from the standard of care. The agency may seek remedial training, private discipline, public censure, suspension, or even revocation of your license. Our Kansas City professional licensure attorneys offer a proven track record of success in navigating professionals through and beyond a disciplinary proceeding. Our skilled professional licensing attorneys will ensure that the regulatory body’s evidence is appropriately challenged and protect your interests by presenting your case with clear and persuasive arguments grounded in sound legal theory and fact.

We can help you appeal an adverse decision. An agency’s disciplinary decision against a licensed professional may be subject to judicial review by the courts. First, our Kansas City professional license defense lawyers will assess and advise whether the agency’s suspension or revocation of a license can be stayed (inoperable) pending the outcome of the judicial review. Then, we will turn to the courts to defend your professional license.

Whether you are faced with the denial of a license, a complaint against your license, a referral to an impaired provider program, or formal disciplinary action, our Kansas City professional licensure lawyers will mount a strategic defense suited to your needs.

We Handle Liquor Licenses

JHC’s licensure lawyers also assist business owners with liquor licensing issues. The Kansas Department of Revenue’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Division (ABC) issues licenses and permits for the manufacture, distribution, and sale of alcoholic liquor. Local governments also play a role in the regulation of the sale of liquor within their respective jurisdictions. For a business in the liquor industry, an ABC or ATC license represents its livelihood. Businesses that depend on the sale of liquor, beer, or wine must ensure compliance with state and local governments.

JHC’s Kansas City licensure lawyers assist businesses and individuals opening new establishments or modifying, transferring, or renewing existing liquor licenses at the state and local levels. We advise clients on the pros and cons of the different licenses and permits available. Because dual-level regulation can be complex and laborious, we will guide you through the challenging process of satisfying state and local government requirements.

Our Kansas City attorneys also represent and defend businesses and individuals involved in administrative proceedings. Our Kansas City defense team will serve as your protective barrier in ensuring all laws and regulations have been applied fairly and justly in your specific case. Through investigations, hearings, trials, or appeals, we will challenge unfounded allegations with the strongest possible defense.