Facing False Allegations That Have Put Your License at Risk? How a Kansas Attorney Can Help

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False allegations occur all too frequently in today’s world, and most individuals alleging false claims do not truly understand the ramifications of their conduct.  This is especially true where allegations of misconduct or wrongdoing are directed towards a licensed or certified professional.  Kansas professionals are required to adhere to all laws, rules, and regulations that govern their profession.  Kansas disciplinary boards receive false complaints on a regular basis, and many complaints are quickly dismissed.  This is always a good result, but it is still stressful to think that someone has accused you of doing something that you simply did not do.

What Kinds of False Allegations Do Kansas Professionals Face?

The nature and seriousness of a false allegation may be different based on what your profession is.  Examples of false allegations that can apply to any profession include, but are certainly not limited to, the following:

  • Sexual harassment and/or assault;
  • Alcohol and/or drug use while on the job;
  • Physical and/or mental harm;
  • Fraud or theft; and
  • Mistreatment of fellow employees (whether physical or mental).

The above-listed allegations can be extremely serious because not only do they put your Kansas professional license at risk, but you are also exposed to criminal charges and/or civil liability.  Anyone can file a lawsuit, just as anyone can file a complaint with a Kansas professional’s disciplinary and licensing board.  Oftentimes, false allegations are associated with acts of retaliation.  Of course there will be situations where allegations are real; however, false allegations occur on a regular basis and this scares many individuals away from pursuing the career of their dreams.

Why an Attorney is Crucial if You Are Facing False Allegations

Seeking the advice of an attorney is not an admission of guilt or fault.  When Kansas professionals face false allegations of misconduct or causing harm to a patient or client, many of them do not act as quickly as they should to find a skilled attorney to handle the matter.  The initial shock of being falsely accused can put your world upside down, and this sometimes leads to situations where allegations have gone unchallenged, and a Kansas professional may be paying for something he or she did not do.  As such, as soon as you have been falsely accused of misconduct or wrongdoing, contacting a true advocate can make all the difference in the world, as you now have a better chance of fighting and overcoming the false allegations against you.

Contact Danielle Sanger of the Sanger Law Office Today to Schedule Your Free Consultation

Regardless of whether you are a Kansas physician, attorney, nurse, dentist, teacher, or physical therapist, among many other professions, facing false allegations can put you in a position that you simply do not deserve to be in.  Along with false allegations comes the potential that you could face the suspension or loss of your Kansas professional license.  No matter what the allegation are, both your reputation and professional license may be at risk.  To determine what steps you should take to protect yourself, you should consider speaking with a seasoned Kansas Professional License Defense Attorney to thoroughly discuss your situation.  As a former Assistant Attorney General of Kansas, Danielle Sanger of the Sanger Law Office is a dedicated and highly experienced Kansas Professional License Defense Attorney.  With her assistance, many clients have been able to overcome false allegations and have successfully fought to keep their professional licenses.  To discuss your situation with Ms. Sanger, contact the Sanger Law Office today by calling (785) 979-4353 to schedule your free consultation.

Kansas Attorneys – How Providing Legal Advice Outside Your Specialty Can Put Your License at Risk

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When you decided to attend law school, you may have already had a pretty good idea of what area of the law you would be interested in.  On the flip side, you may have ended up working in a specialty that you never thought you would be interested in prior to law school.  One great thing about the legal field is that attorneys have the ability to focus their practices on one particular area of the law, or to provide a broad spectrum of legal services.  Whether you are a specialized attorney, or full-service attorney, it is essential that you possess the knowledge, skill, and experience to provide your clients with competent and superior legal representation.

All too often, attorneys try to answer questions clients may have about other areas of the law.  For example, if you are a personal injury attorney and your client has a question about taxes or estate matters, and you truly are not familiar with those areas of the law, any answer you provide to your client may be misconstrued.  In order to prevent a situation where ancillary legal advice could come back to haunt you, it is crucial that you do the following:

  • Explain clearly, both in words and in writing, that the legal representation you are providing your client is limited in scope to a particular matter (such as an auto accident case);
  • When clients ask questions that you do not believe you are qualified to answer, let your client know that such questions will have to be directed to an attorney who does specialize in other areas of the law (such as tax law and estate law); and
  • Document all conversations you have with clients, whether in writing, or in a particular database so that you can demonstrate what the scope of your legal advice was for a particular conversation, building evidence to defend any potential allegation of legal malpractice.

Some attorneys may have a thorough understanding of many areas of the law, but if their law practice is specialized, they must be careful when providing clients with legal advice that ordinarily is not given.  Even one statement that is misconstrued by a client can become a problem for you later on in your career.  Unhappy clients may decide to file a complaint with the Kansas Office of Disciplinary Administrator, and even if such complaints are unsupported, you still have to respond to the complaint and face the potential suspension or loss of your license.  Further, the process in and of itself can be quite stressful, even if you are ultimately exonerated of any wrongdoing.

Contact Danielle Sanger of the Sanger Law Office Today to Schedule Your Free Consultation

As attorneys, you seek to look out for your clients’ best interests, and want to help them in any way you can.  Not every client will be happy with the legal representation he or she has received, and may even complain to the disciplinary board.  If you are facing the potential loss of your Kansas law license due to providing legal advice and/or services beyond the scope of your specialty, it cannot be stressed enough how crucial it is that you have a seasoned Kansas Professional License Defense Attorney thoroughly evaluate your situation.  At the Sanger Law Office, Kansas Professional License Defense Attorney Danielle Sanger devotes her law practice to helping fellow Kansas professionals seek to keep their professional licenses.  As a fellow attorney, Ms. Sanger truly understands what her clients are going through, and uses all available resources to assist them in keeping their Kansas law license.  As a former Assistant Attorney General of Kansas, Ms. Sanger has well-rounded experience that enables her to provide her clients with legal representation from a unique perspective.  If you would like to discuss your situation with Ms. Sanger, contact the Sanger Law Office today by calling (785) 979-4353.

How Long Do Disciplinary Proceedings Take for Kansas Physicians Facing the Loss of Their License?

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Kansas physicians face disciplinary action for a variety of reasons that are typically unique given the facts and circumstances of a given case.  The Kansas Board of Healing Arts oversees all Kansas healthcare professionals, ensuring they follow strict Kansas laws, as well as rules and regulations adopted by the Kansas Board of Healing Arts.  When the Board has reason to believe laws, rules and/or regulations have been violated, disciplinary action may be initiated.

One question that most Kansas physicians have if they are facing disciplinary action is how long the entire process will take.  Just like any ordinary case in court, it isn’t always easy to determine how long a particular matter will take.  For example, if a Kansas physician is accused of drinking on the job, and the conduct is isolated to this one incident, it may be easier to get this matter resolved in a matter of months.  On the other hand, if there is an alleged pattern of conduct where a Kansas physician may have been drinking on the job for a long period of time, it could take much longer to get the matter resolved.  Witnesses may need to be interviewed, records reviewed, and many other tasks that are akin to a lawsuit.

While the thought of losing your Kansas medical license may seem unbearable, allegations of misconduct are simply that – allegations.  You have an opportunity to present your side of the story to the Kansas Board of Healing Arts.  Further, with the assistance of an attorney, you may be able to have your disciplinary matter dealt with right away if the issue is rather cut and dry.  The important thing to keep in mind is that many Kansas physicians have faced (or even have experienced), the loss of their professional license, and have been able to reinstate licensure in the future.  It is also important to remember that working alongside an attorney is essential to ensure your rights and interests are protected.  If you decide to face the potential suspension or loss of your license on your own, you may reach a different, more negative result than if you decide to retain an attorney.

Overall, you should expect disciplinary proceedings to vary widely based on the conduct in question.  Some cases take weeks or months to resolve, while other cases may take longer than one or two years.  The best thing to do if you are facing disciplinary action is to act quickly.  The longer you wait, the more difficult it may be for your attorney to reach the best result possible for your particular case.

Contact Danielle Sanger of the Sanger Law Office Today to Schedule Your Free Consultation

Facing the potential loss of your Kansas medical license is something that undoubtedly creates a significant amount of stress and anxiety.  You have worked hard for many years to reach your goal of becoming a successful physician, so it is understandable that facing the loss of your medical license can leave you feeling uncertain.  If you have found yourself in this situation, the most important thing you can do is reach out to a highly experienced Kansas Professional License Defense Attorney.  With the assistance of an attorney who specializes in this area of the law, you will have a better understanding of your situation and what options you have for fighting to keep your Kansas medical license.  Danielle Sanger of the Sanger Law Office is a Kansas Professional License Defense Attorney with extensive experience helping a variety of Kansas professionals face and overcome the threat of losing their professional licenses.  As a former Assistant Attorney General of Kansas, Ms. Sanger has a perspective not shared by many attorneys.  Her prosecutorial experience helps Ms. Sanger provide well-rounded legal representation, protecting her clients’ rights and interests.  If you would like to schedule a free consultation to speak with Ms. Sanger, contact the Sanger Law Office today by calling (785) 979-4353.

Kansas Teachers – Understanding the Risks of Losing Your Teaching Certificate

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All professions carry with them the risk that at any given time, there could be a threat to a professional’s licensure or certification.  Kansas teachers are no exception, and are held to a very high standard in this state.  We rely on teachers to provide Kansas children with the education they need to go to college and pursue a career.  When teachers lose their certifications, this is disappointing not only for the teacher, but also for that teacher’s students, especially in situations where the teacher is well-regarded.  By becoming a Kansas teacher, it is imperative that you are aware of what conduct can result in the loss of your Kansas teaching certificate.

Grounds for Revoking a Teaching Certification

In Kansas, a teaching certificate may be revoked for reasons including, but not limited to, immorality, gross neglect, and the annulment of a written contract.  These rules governing revocation are extremely broad.  Immorality can have various meanings, and not everyone shares the same meaning of immorality; however, many people consider sexual relations with students, abuse and using alcohol or drugs while on the job to be considered immoral behavior.  Such conduct may also follow under the category of “gross neglect,” and this makes things even more confusing for Kansas teachers.  When it comes to the annulment of a written contract, it isn’t always clear that a teacher has committed wrongdoing, as there may be legitimate contractual disputes that are the root cause of a teacher’s alleged breach or the rescinding of a written contract.

Given that there are a number of ways that your Kansas teaching certificate may be at risk, you should never face disciplinary action on your own.  Allow a skilled attorney to evaluate the facts of your situation so that you understand the allegations against you and what steps you need to take to move forward.

If I Lose My Teaching Certificate, Can it be Reinstated?

Any Kansas professional will always want to know whether his or her license or certificate can be reinstated after previously being revoked.  In some instances, Kansas teachers may be barred for life from having their teaching certificate reinstated.  However, many Kansas teachers will have the opportunity to seek reinstatement of their Kansas teaching certificate, but likely have to meet certain requirements to reach that point.  No matter what the reason may be for why your Kansas teaching certificate was revoked, you do have options available that can and should be discussed with a qualified attorney.

Contact Danielle Sanger of the Sanger Law Office Today to Schedule Your Free Consultation

Kansas is full of amazing teachers that we rely on now more than ever.  However, mistakes happen, and even a small mistake could put your teaching license at risk.  No matter what the reason may be for facing the loss of your teaching certificate, you have the ability to fight such allegations and demonstrate why you should be able to keep your Kansas teaching certificate.  Kansas Professional License Defense Attorney Danielle Sanger of the Sanger Law Office has extensive experience helping Kansas teachers and other Kansas professionals defend against the threat of losing their professional certificates and licenses.  As a former Assistant Attorney General of Kansas, Ms. Sanger has been on both sides of the aisle.  Her prosecutorial experience has enabled her to provide her clients with legal representation from multiple perspectives.  If you are a Kansas teacher or any other Kansas professional, and you are at risk for losing your certificate or license, it is imperative that you act quickly to get the matter resolved.  To schedule your free consultation to discuss your situation with Ms. Sanger, contact the Sanger Law Office today by calling (785) 979-4353.