Professional License Defense

Board investigations move quickly once they begin. An investigator contacts the professional, requests documents and a response, and forms an initial recommendation — often before the professional fully understands what's happening or what's at stake. Professionals who respond to the initial board inquiry without counsel frequently provide statements and documents that become the foundation of the case against them.

Getting representation before responding to a board inquiry accomplishes several things: it controls what information goes to the investigator, it allows the attorney to frame the facts in context, and it preserves options that are lost once the investigation is underway. A board that receives a complete and well-organized professional response to a complaint is in a different position than one that receives a confused or incomplete one.

The goal in most cases is to resolve the matter before a formal disciplinary hearing. That outcome is far more likely — and the terms of any resolution are far more favorable — when counsel is involved from the start.

Nevada's professional licensing boards receive notification when a licensed professional is charged with or convicted of certain crimes. The boards then conduct their own independent investigation — not waiting for the criminal case to resolve. This means a DUI arrest, a domestic violence charge, a fraud allegation, or any crime involving moral turpitude can simultaneously trigger a criminal case and a board proceeding.

Coordinating the defense across both proceedings is critical. What is said or produced in the board investigation can affect the criminal case, and how the criminal case is resolved affects the board outcome. A criminal conviction — even a plea to a lesser charge — can constitute independent grounds for board discipline. Managing both proceedings requires a unified strategy, not two separate tracks.

We handle both. If the criminal case is being managed with an eye toward the board consequences, and the board response is being crafted with an eye toward the criminal case, the outcomes across both proceedings are meaningfully better.

We have represented professionals before the Nevada State Bar in attorney discipline investigations and proceedings, the Nevada State Board of Pharmacy in investigations and formal proceedings, and the Nevada Board of Medical Examiners in investigations into physician conduct. We also handle proceedings before other Nevada licensing boards.

Every board operates under its own statutory framework and administrative rules. The Nevada State Bar's rules look different from the Board of Pharmacy's rules, which look different from the Board of Nursing's. The procedural requirements, timelines, and standards for discipline vary. Knowing how a specific board operates — not just generic administrative law — is what allows us to position the case effectively.

If you're facing an investigation or have received a notice from any Nevada licensing board, call 702-990-0190 for a same-day consultation. We'll explain what the process looks like for your specific board and what needs to happen right now.

Do not respond to the board's inquiry without speaking to an attorney first. The initial request for a response or documents is not a casual administrative formality — it's the first step of an investigation, and what you provide becomes part of the record. A response that seems helpful or cooperative can inadvertently confirm facts the board needs to proceed to formal discipline.

Do not speak to a board investigator without counsel present. Board investigators are not on your side. Their role is to gather facts that help the board determine whether to proceed with discipline. A voluntary interview without representation is an opportunity for the board, not for you.

Preserve all documentation relevant to the complaint — communications, records, files, and any materials that provide context for what the complaint is about. The earlier this is assembled, the more complete the defense response can be. Call 702-990-0190.

Once your case resolves, you may be eligible to seal the record — removing it from background checks. If you were convicted and believe legal errors occurred at trial, an appeal may be an option.