Kansas Professionals – Representing Yourself to the Public as a Specialist

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There are so many specialties today in all professional areas, whether it be law, medicine, veterinary care, or cosmetology, among many others.  When it comes to being considered a specialist in any particular profession, such as medicine, for example, it is crucial that anyone representing him or herself out to the public as a specialist is in fact a licensed professional with a sub-specialty.  For example, if you are a general internal medical doctor and you advertise yourself as a specialist in orthopedics, this would be misleading for potential patients, and this may be grounds for the Kansas Board of Healing Arts to take disciplinary action.

Further, as new specialties are uncovered, there will be a need for such specialties to require additional training.  Using the same example above, if a licensed Kansas medical doctor specializing in general internal medicine chooses to pursue orthopedics as another specialty, he or she will have to undergo the required training to be considered a specialist in orthopedics.

It is not uncommon for physicians and other professionals to make accidental representations to patients, clients, or customers that may be taken the wrong way.  If a patient has gone to see her general internal doctor for knee pain, for example, the doctor can certainly evaluate the knee and make a diagnosis based on his or her own medical training and judgment.  This alone is not a representation to the patient that the doctor is a specialist in treating knee injuries.  However, some patients may misinterpret information they receive from their doctors, and this can be potentially dangerous for physicians.

What You Should Do to Protect Yourself

If you are a specialist in your professional field, you should make clear to your patients, clients, or customers that you are in fact a specialist, and clearly identify what that specialty is.  You can verbally represent this, you can put this on your website or other advertising materials, and you can communicate this information in paperwork that you provide to patients, clients, or customers.

On the other hand, if you are not a specialist in a particular field, you must take all steps possible to ensure your patients, clients, or customers do not get the wrong idea.  If someone gets the wrong idea about whether or not you are a specialist, and that person suffers some sort of physical or economic harm as a result of his or her belief that you are a specialist, this could cause unnecessary stress and an investigation by the Kansas licensing board for your profession.  As industries continue to expand, new specialties may be established year after year.  The Kansas licensing boards will need to keep up with the changing trends to ensure Kansas professionals are protected and complying with any new rules or regulations that may be implemented.

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

If you are facing the potential suspension or loss of your Kansas professional license, it is important that you consider seeking the help of a qualified Kansas Professional License Defense Attorney who can provide you with the guidance you need to move forward.  Regardless of why your Kansas professional license is at risk, you deserve to have a strong advocate by your side, representing your rights and interests to the fullest extent possible.  As a former Assistant Attorney General of Kansas, Kansas Professional License Defense Attorney Danielle Sanger of the Sanger Law Office has a reputation for success, helping her clients keep their well-deserved Kansas professional licenses.  If you would like to speak with Kansas Professional License Defense Attorney Danielle Sanger, contact the Sanger Law Office today by calling (785) 979-4353 to schedule your free consultation.

Don’t Lose Your Kansas Cosmetology License Due to Unsanitary Work Conditions

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Sanitary conditions are essential to both the success of a business and to the health of each and every client, customer, and employee.  When conditions become unsanitary for any one of a number of reasons, employees, clients, and customers are at risk for becoming ill and/or contracting other diseases.  Sanitation is particularly important in the area of cosmetology where cosmetologists are working with multiple clients or customers on a daily basis.  When multiple people come into contact with shared equipment, or equipment that is supposed to be sanitized, heightened measures must be taken to ensure the risk of contamination and the spread of illnesses does not occur.

Common Reasons Why Conditions Become Unsanitary

Many Kansas cosmetology professionals have routinely been at risk for losing their professional license for failing to maintain sanitary work conditions.  Reasons for such unsanitary conditions include, but are certainly not limited to, the following:

  • Failure to ensure all employees and professionals are washing their hands;
  • Failure to put metal tools in proper sanitation solution;
  • Failure to dispose of trash and other items that may have the potential for spreading germs;
  • Failure to keep bathrooms and work area clean; and
  • Failure to wash sheets, towels and other reusable materials.

Given that there are a variety of cosmetology sub-professions, the guidelines for maintaining sanitary conditions may not be the same across the board.  However, the Kansas Board of Cosmetology will likely treat all unsanitary work conditions similarly when determining whether or not disciplinary action should be taken for failing to maintain sanitary work conditions, as even the most minor incident could have devastating results if someone becomes seriously ill.

What You Can Do to Avoid the Loss of Your Cosmetology License

Preventing the suspension or loss of your Kansas cosmetology license starts with having a complete understanding of the rules and regulations regarding sanitation that govern your cosmetology profession.  The Kansas Board of Cosmetology has resources to help professionals stay up to date on rule changes and reminders on rules you may have forgotten.

Because sanitation is such a big issue for so many reasons, you need to do everything you can to maintain a sanitary work environment.  This includes communicating the need for a sanitary environment to other cosmetology professionals and employees that you work with.  Further, you can make an effort to ensure signs are properly posted in your business that remind customers to also wash their hands and take their own measures to keep the environment sanitary.

To have all of your questions answered and concerns addressed, it is a good idea to consider speaking with a Kansas Professional License Defense Attorney who can explain to you what is at risk for failure to maintain a sanitary work environment.  By contacting an attorney, you are not admitting fault in any way.  You are actually taking a positive step forward to find the answers you need to be a better cosmetology professional in Kansas, and to continue providing your clients and customers with the quality and sanitary service they deserve.

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

No matter what education or how much experience a person has, mistakes do happen.  When mistakes happen in the workplace, they could place your Kansas cosmetology license at risk.  Unsanitary conditions that are a threat to clients and customers can be grounds for suspension or loss of your cosmetology license depending on the severity of the conduct and whether or not the conduct is repeated.  If your Kansas cosmetology license is at risk for suspension or revocation, you should consider speaking with a Kansas Professional License Defense Attorney right away.  Kansas Professional License Defense Attorney Danielle Sanger of the Sanger Law Office devotes her law practice to helping Kansas professionals keep their licenses to work in their respective industries.  If you would like to speak with Kansas Professional License Defense Attorney Danielle Sanger to discuss your situation, contact the Sanger Law Office today to schedule your free consultation by calling (785) 979-4353.

Kansas Attorneys – Reapplying for a Law License After Revocation

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The loss of a license to practice law in Kansas is often a career-ender and leaves attorneys feeling helpless and hopeless.  While attorneys who have been indefinitely suspended or disbarred can reapply for admission to the Kansas bar after a period of time, the process of being stripped of your ability to practice law can cause you extreme hardship, both emotionally and financially.  Regardless of what the reason was for the loss of your Kansas law license, you have the opportunity to start fresh with a clean slate.

If your Kansas law license has been indefinitely suspended, you can apply for the reinstatement of your license to practice law three years from the date you were effectively stripped of your law license.  If you were disbarred and your law license was completely revoked, you must wait five years before applying for the reinstatement of your license to practice law.  This may seem like a long period of time, however, some states require disbarred attorneys to wait even longer before applying for readmission, so five years may not be as long as it seems.  Still, the inability to make a living as a Kansas attorney will seem like an eternity until the time comes when the attorney can apply for readmission to the bar.

Factors Considered Upon Application for Reinstatement

When an attorney is eligible for reapplying to the Kansas bar, he or she must file a Verified Petition for Reinstatement.  Along with this petition is a required filing fee that can be quite expensive, currently at $1,250.  The attorney will then undergo a reinstatement hearing to discuss the reasons why the attorney wishes to reinstate his or her law license, and what facts exist to support the reinstatement of his or her license to practice law in Kansas.  The Kansas Supreme Court will review the application, and if it determines there has been sufficient time since the loss of the law license to consider reinstatement, the Court will order the Office of Disciplinary Administrator to conduct an investigation, evaluating the application to determine if there are grounds for reinstatement.  Factors considered when making a decision as to whether or not an attorney’s application for reinstatement of his or her law license should be granted include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • The attorney’s current moral character and fitness, demonstrating his or her ability to comply with the rules of professional conduct and all other laws as a practicing Kansas attorney;
  • Whether or not the attorney has recognized his or her prior wrongdoing and has been adequately rehabilitated to the point where the attorney is unlikely to repeat the same misconduct if reinstated;
  • The attorney has fully complied with all prior orders of the Supreme Court since the time of disbarment; and
  • The attorney currently possesses the necessary legal skills to provide clients with competent legal representation.

While it can be challenging to obtain a law license upon application for reinstatement, it can happen with the help of a qualified Kansas Professional License Defense Attorney.  It is best to explore your options right away after losing your law license so you can prepare early in the hopes of eventually being reinstated in the future.

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

Being indefinitely suspended or disbarred as a Kansas attorney places your entire future in jeopardy.  While there is a glimmer of hope for Kansas attorneys to reinstate their license to practice law, the process is tricky and the result may not always be to allow reinstatement, as the process is entirely discretionary.  If you wish to reinstate your law license or are facing the potential loss of your Kansas law license, you should speak with a Kansas Professional License Defense Attorney who will fight to help you keep or reinstate your license to practice law.  At the Sanger Law Office, Danielle Sanger provides Kansas attorneys and other professionals with the legal representation they deserve, helping them get through an uphill battle.  While not all applications for reinstatement are successful, it is well worth the fight, as there certainly are times that attorneys are able to demonstrate why they should be considered for reinstatement to the Kansas bar.  To speak with Danielle Sanger about your case, contact the Sanger Law Office today by calling (785) 979-4353 to schedule your free consultation.

Kansas Dentists – Top Reasons For Losing Dental License

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There are a variety of ways to lose a dental license, and the loss of a dental license can be detrimental to your ability to carry on your profession as a Kansas dentist.  Such reasons for the loss of a Kansas dental license are often the same reasons why attorneys, physicians, nurses, chiropractors, veterinarians, and other professionals lose their licenses.  However, in the case of dentistry, certain conduct may be deemed much more serious than it otherwise would in another profession, such as the practice of law.

Common reasons why Kansas dentists lose their professional licenses include, but are certainly not limited to, the following:

  • Drug or alcohol abuse that goes untreated – The Kansas Dental Board wants dentists to receive treatment for any alcohol or drug problem, as such problems can affect the dentist’s ability to safely care for his or her patients.  If the Kansas Dental Board becomes aware of a dentist’s substance abuse, the Board will recommend that the dentist receive treatment in order to keep his or her dental license.  After receiving treatment, if a dentist can demonstrate that he or she has recovered and is able to provide patients with safe and effective care, then the dentist may be able to continue working as a dentist.  However, if the dentist relapses and places patients at risk for serious injury or death, then the Kansas Dental Board may consider revoking the dental license.
  • Unauthorized prescription practices – Because dentists can prescribe medication as physicians can, many dentists use their ability to obtain prescription medication to either obtain the medication for him or herself for recreational purposes (such as strong pain medication), and/or obtains the prescription for the benefit of another person, the Kansas Dental Board may consider revoking the dentist’s license.
  • Malpractice – If a dentist has seriously injured or killed a patient, the reason for the injury or death was a clear act of negligence, and such negligence could have been prevented, the Kansas Dental Board will question whether or not the dentist is fit to continue putting patients’ lives at risk.

Dentists are held to a very high standard, and they must always be in compliance with the Kansas Dental Board’s rules and regulations, in addition to all state and federal laws.  In addition to the reasons listed above, criminal conduct could result in the loss of a dentist’s license, depending on the nature and severity of the crime.  Because so much is at stake when facing the potential loss of your professional license, it is important to act quickly to protect your rights and interests as a Kansas dentist. 

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

The loss of your dental license can have devastating consequences for the foreseeable future.  While many dentists who have previously lost their license may be able to reapply and regain the dental license in the future, the prior loss of your dental license is information that could put your reputation at risk.  When facing the potential loss of your Kansas dental license, it is crucial to do everything you can to show the Kansas Dental Board why you deserve to keep your license.  In order to utilize all resources available to you, it is essential that you consider working with a Kansas Professional License Defense Attorney who has helped dentists overcome the hurdle of almost losing their dental license, convincing the Kansas Dental Board that the revocation of their dental license is not warranted.  Danielle Sanger of the Sanger Law Office is a former Assistant Attorney General of Kansas, devoting her law practice to helping Kansas professionals keep their professional licenses.  If you would like to discuss your situation with Danielle Sanger, contact the Sanger Law Office today to schedule a free consultation by calling (785) 979-4353.

Do Allegations of Medical Malpractice Harm My License to Practice Medicine in Kansas?

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Medical malpractice is an area of tort law that addresses the alleged negligence of a physician, and how such alleged negligence caused a patient to suffer injuries.  Such cases can be difficult, and the consequences could harm not only a physician’s reputation, but that physician’s ability to practice medicine in the future.  Depending on the severity of the allegedly negligent conduct in question, and evidence that there was in fact medical malpractice that caused a patient to suffer injuries, a Kansas physician may be able to keep his or her license to practice medicine despite a plaintiff’s success at trial.  Even if a plaintiff receives a settlement or jury verdict, this does not necessarily reflect that the physician’s pattern of practice is to act negligently.  Mistakes happen, but if a particular mistake causes serious harm or death to a patient, the physician’s license to practice medicine could be at risk.

No Two Cases Are Alike

There are Kansas physicians who have been sued multiple times but have still been able to retain their licenses to practice medicine in the state of Kansas.  This is good news for Kansas physicians who strongly belief the alleged medical malpractice is unfounded.  The Kansas Board of Healing Arts evaluates each particular case based on its own unique facts.  If a Kansas physician is facing the possible suspension or revocation of his or her license to practice medicine, the Kansas Board of Healing Arts will take a close look at each allegation of medical malpractice to determine if such allegations, if true, would reflect the physician’s inability to fulfill his or her duties to patients.  As such, one physician’s experience when dealing with medical malpractice allegations cannot be used as the standard case when no two cases are guaranteed to have the same result.

Overcoming Allegations of Medical Malpractice

Many Kansas physicians have fallen victim to false allegations of medical malpractice and/or complaints with the Kansas Board of Healing Arts that have absolutely no merit.  Because an allegation alone can be harmful to your representation, and may result in a disciplinary investigation, you should not hesitate to speak with an attorney who can help you fight false allegations and take all steps possible to keep your license to practice medicine.

Explaining your side of the story to the Kansas Board of Healing Arts with the assistance of your attorney will be your opportunity to prove why you deserve to continue practicing medicine lawfully in the state of Kansas.  Most allegations of misconduct or malpractice across most professions turn out to be unfounded.  While the simple act of receiving a complaint is stressful and frightening, having an understanding that many allegations and complaints to the Kansas professional licensing boards will result in no investigation at all will help you get through a very difficult time.

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

Hundreds of Kansas physicians face medical malpractice lawsuits for a variety of reasons.  While many lawsuits are unfounded, there are those few that are legitimate cases that call into question a physician’s conduct in one particular situation.  If you are a Kansas physician, and you are concerned about how allegations of medical malpractice could negatively impact your license to practice medicine, you should speak with an experienced Kansas Professional License Defense Attorney right away.  As a former Assistant Attorney General of Kansas, Danielle Sanger of the Sanger Law Office takes pride in applying her former experience to provide her clients with the best legal representation possible.  If you would like to discuss your situation with Danielle Sanger, contact the Sanger Law Office today by calling (785) 979-4353 to schedule your free consultation.

Criminal Conduct That May Result in the Loss of Your Kansas Professional License

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The state of Kansas takes criminal conduct very seriously, and if a criminal conviction could compromise your ability to continue working in your profession, the licensing board for your profession may consider suspending or terminating your professional license.  As such, it is important to have a general understanding of what type of crimes could put your professional license at risk if you are ultimately convicted of a crime.

Depending on what your profession is, a criminal conviction could still result in the loss of your professional license even if the crime at issue had no relation to your profession and there was not a strong indication that the criminal conviction would negatively affect your ability to continue working in your profession.  For example, if you are a Kansas attorney who has been convicted of driving under the influence (DUI), you may face disciplinary action, but you will likely still be able to keep your law license depending on the particular facts and circumstances of the conviction.  The less serious the DUI conviction, the less likely it is that you will lose your law license.  If you have multiple DUI convictions, then the Kansas disciplinary board is more likely to consider the revocation of your law license.

On the other hand, if you are a Kansas medical professional (whether a physician, nurse or chiropractor, among others), one minor DUI conviction may result in the loss of your professional license.  This is because the crime reflects conduct that may be associated with the care of patients and whether or not those patients are receiving safe and optimal attention and treatment.  Even if a DUI is an isolated event that does not reflect the true character of the professional, the Kansas Board of Healing Arts may take a different viewpoint.

Further, crimes relating to dishonesty are taken just as seriously as drug or alcohol charges, because a crime relating to dishonesty may negatively reflect on the professional’s ability to tell the truth in his or her profession.  Even if there was one act of dishonesty where a Kansas professional forged a check or signed another person’s name to a document, for example, the Kansas professional licensing boards may link the isolated conduct to the general conduct of the person in his or her professional role.  Because so much is at stake when dealing with criminal charges and subsequent convictions, the sooner you are able to speak with a Kansas Professional License Defense Attorney, the sooner you can fight the potential consequences and tell your story as to why you deserve to keep your professional license.

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

If a criminal charge or conviction has put your Kansas professional license at risk, it is imperative that you seek the assistance of a qualified Kansas Professional License Defense Attorney as soon as possible.  While not all criminal convictions will result in the loss of your professional license, some certainly could threaten your ability to continue your career for the foreseeable future.  Danielle Sanger of the Sanger Law Office has helped clients with a variety of issues relating to the potential loss of a professional license, whether it be a law license, chiropractic license, or nursing license, among others.  Danielle Sanger is a former Assistant Attorney General of Kansas, and she uses this prior experience to provide her clients with well-rounded legal representation.  To schedule a free consultation with Kansas Professional License Defense Attorney Danielle Sanger, contact the Sanger Law Office today by calling (785) 979-4353.

Kansas Physicians – Petitioning for Reinstatement of Your License to Practice Medicine

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Losing your license to practice medicine in the state of Kansas is undoubtedly one of the most devastating things that can happen in your lifetime.  At the time you lose your license, you may not even be thinking of how to get your license back in the future, as many physicians simply lose their license without ever attempting to get the license back.  Many Kansas physicians may not even be aware that reinstatement is a real possibility.  As such, if you would like to seek reinstatement of your Kansas medical license, you may do so by following the steps required by the Kansas Board of Healing Arts and Kansas state law.

Kansas Requirements for Reinstating Your Medical License

Under Kansas law, any professional whose license has been revoked may petition for reinstatement of his or her professional license at least three years after the effective date of your license revocation.  While three years may seem like a long time, it is short enough that you may see light at the end of the tunnel, especially if you believe you have a strong case for reinstatement of your medical license.  When determining whether or not to accept your petition and reinstate your medical license, the Kansas Board of Healing Arts will consider factors including, but not limited to, the following:

  • The nature and severity of the conduct that gave rise to the revocation of your medical license in the first place;
  • Whether or not you have been sufficiently rehabilitated such that you would not commit the same acts that led to revocation of your medical license in the first place;
  • Affidavits of support from colleagues and friends who can attest to your moral and ethical character as a Kansas physician, supporting the reasons why your medical license should be reinstated; and
  • Whether or not the Kansas Board of Healing Arts revoked your professional license without sufficient evidence the first time, even though you may have appealed the Board’s decision that subsequently denied.

As the petitioner seeking reinstatement of your Kansas medical license, you have the burden to prove by clear and convincing evidence that you have had sufficient rehabilitation to justify the reinstatement of your medical license.  In order to ensure that you have all of the evidence necessary to obtain reinstatement, you should consider speaking with a skilled Kansas Professional License Defense Attorney who will advocate on your behalf as you strive to work in the medical field once again.

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

Going through the strenuous years of medical school is well worth it if you are able to carry out your goals of being a licensed physician in the state of Kansas.  However, if your professional license has been revoked for any reason at all, you likely feel a sense of uncertainty, as you do not know whether or not you will be able to practice medicine in the state of Kansas ever again, or in any other state for that matter.  If your medical license has been revoked and you believe there are valid grounds for reinstatement of your license, it is imperative that you consult with a Kansas Professional License Defense Attorney who will provide you with what options you have for seeking the reinstatement of your medical license.  At the Sanger Law Office, Danielle Sanger will advocate on your behalf to the fullest extent possible to help you get your license back.  As a former Assistant Attorney General of Kansas, Kansas Professional License Defense Attorney Danielle Sanger has a very expansive knowledge of the professional licensing process and how to fight disciplinary action.  To schedule a free consultation with Danielle Sanger, contact the Sanger Law Office today by calling (785) 979-4353.

How Kansas Veterinarians Can Avoid Disciplinary Complaints

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Becoming a Kansas veterinarian is no easy task, and once you have completed your goal of being able to help animals, you finally feel a sense of satisfaction in knowing that you are doing what you love and helping Kansas pet owners care for the pets they love.  However, as is the case with any profession where clients or patients are involved, you will have some patients who simply are not happy with your services, and there is nothing you can do to satisfy them.

While the customer is always right when it comes to the sale of consumer goods or services, when it comes to veterinary care, there are some times when the patient is simply wrong, whether it be in regards to a medical diagnosis, or whether or not the veterinarian took the proper steps to care for the patient’s pet.  Veterinary patients do have a right to complain to the Kansas Board of Veterinary Examiners regarding your treatment or conduct, however, such complaints are typically not investigated if there are absolutely no valid grounds for alleging that you have violated your professional duties as a Kansas veterinarian.

Steps to Take When Treating Veterinary Patients

You may be able to avoid facing disciplinary complaints if you take certain steps to make sure all patients have a complete understanding of your role as the veterinarian, what to expect from veterinary care, and all risks that come along with administering medication and performing veterinary procedures, no matter how minor or serious the procedures may be.  Preventative measures that you and your veterinary staff members can take to avoid disciplinary complaints with the Kansas Board of Veterinary Examiners include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Having all patients sign a very detailed consent form that identifies all possibilities, both good and bad, for how a particular animal’s condition may turn out after receiving treatment;
  • Ensuring that all veterinary staff members are knowledgeable on what conduct may give rise to disciplinary action or the potential loss of your veterinary license;
  • Ensuring that you and/or your staff members provide each patient with the correct prescribed medication, as providing the wrong medication or the wrong dose of a medication could be harmful to the animal; and
  • Following up with patients frequently after an animal has received veterinary care, as this will both keep the patient informed and let the patient know that you are taking all steps necessary to stay on top of the animal’s condition.

Even if you take all of the above-listed steps in addition to others, you still may find that a patient will be unhappy and complain that you and/or your staff members have not provided adequate care or that you have acted negligently in some way.  This is just a natural byproduct of working in a field where you will come across disagreeable patients from time to time.

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

As a Kansas veterinarian, you take pride in helping Kansas pet owners take proper care of their animals.  Given that pet owners cherish their furry friends so much, they may become angry or frustrated when you, as the veterinarian are not able to save a pet’s life.  As is the case in the practice of medicine, there are simply times when you are left with little or no options to help save a pet’s life.  This can be difficult for pet owners to understand, so it is essential that you take all steps possible to ensure your patients are aware of the scope of your veterinary practice, acknowledging that sometimes the fate of our pets cannot be helped by a veterinarian’s quality care.  As such, if your veterinary license is at risk for any reason at all, you need to speak with a Kansas Professional License Defense Attorney who will fight to help you keep your Kansas veterinary license.  Kansas Professional License Defense Lawyer Daniel Sanger of the Sanger Law Office has the experience and skill to provide you with the best legal representation possible.  As a former Assistant Attorney General of Kansas, Danielle Sanger has seen the other side of the aisle, and knows what to expect from the Kansas Board of Veterinary Examiners.  To speak with Danielle Sanger, contact the Sanger Law Office today by calling (785) 979-4353 to schedule a free consultation.

Kansas Real Estate Agents – Top Reasons for Losing Your License

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When thinking about a real estate license, most people do not consider a profession in real estate to be as regulated as the medical field, veterinary field, or legal field.  However, as is the case with all professions that require a license in the state of Kansas, real estate agents are subject to strict regulations that, if violated, could result in the loss of a real estate license.  If you are a Kansas real estate agent, you should be aware of the common reasons why Kansas real estate agents lose their license.  Such reasons include, but certainly are not limited to, the following:

  • Failure to Disclose All Material Facts About the Property – When seeking to purchase a home, potential buyers obviously want to be aware of all aspects of a home they may consider purchasing.  Real estate agents have a duty to disclose all material facts they are aware of, such as a roof leak, the presence of black mold, and foundation issues, among others.  When real estate agents do not disclose such key facts, a buyer may not be getting what he or she bargained for, and this could be detrimental to the buyer’s ability to own the home without problems in the future.
  • Failure to Review Final Documents – All final sale documents should accurately memorialize a home sale agreement and all the steps that were taken to ensure good title on the home and identity any potential defects to title.  While we all make clerical mistakes at some point, a clerical mistake in a home purchase agreement could materially change the meaning of the deal.  If a home buyer signs an agreement that does not accurately reflect the deal the parties agreed to, the home buyer may have problems later on when interpreting the meaning of the purchase agreement.
  • Failure to Take Continuing Education Courses – Most, if not all professions require some form of continuing education in Kansas that is necessary for keeping a professional license in good standing.  Kansas real estate agents are no exception, and a simple failure to take a continuing education course can cause your license to be invalid, and this is easily preventable.
  • Clarifying Who You Represent – As a real estate agent, you may represent the buyer, the seller or be a dual agent for both parties.  However, real estate agents sometimes do not make clear what their relationship is in a particular home purchase deal.  If all parties understand your role, there will be little if any chance of a dispute arising later on regarding your role in the particular deal.

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

The real estate industry is a little more laid back than others, such as the legal field and medical field.  However, real estate agents are still held to a high standard that must be met in order to obtain and lawfully keep a real estate license.  If you are a Kansas real estate agent, it is very important that you follow all steps and procedures that are required as part of your profession and that you don’t make those small mistakes that could cost you your professional license.  If you are facing disciplinary action and your Kansas real estate license is at risk, it is essential that you seek the advice of a seasoned Kansas Professional License Defense Attorney right away.  Danielle Sanger of the Sanger Law Office is a Kansas Professional License Defense Attorney with the experience, skill and dedication necessary to provide you with the best legal representation possible.  As a former Assistant Attorney General of Kansas, Danielle Sanger knows what to expect from the licensing board and will seek to protect your rights and interests to the fullest extent possible.  To schedule a free consultation with Danielle Sanger, contact the Sanger Law Office today by calling (785) 979-4353.

Kansas Professionals – Dealing With Substance or Drug Abuse

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Alcohol and drug abuse are prevalent among all walks of life in both the state of Kansas and throughout the United States.  While most of us are clearly aware of how alcohol or drug use can negatively impact one’s ability to function at a normal level, some people are simply losing the fight to addiction, which is essentially a medical disease that requires extensive treatment to overcome.  It is often difficult to acknowledge when you yourself, a fellow attorney, or fellow chiropractor has a substance or drug abuse problem.  However, when the well-being of clients and patients is on the line, it is imperative that all steps are taken to prevent an impaired professional from working with clients or treating patients.

 What Steps You Should Take

Whether you yourself have substance abuse problems or a colleague is suffering from such problems, the first step to take is to stop practicing in your profession immediately.  This proactive step conforms with what your professional licensing board would ask of you.  Taking the initiative to acknowledge a problem is a sign that you take your profession very seriously and you do not want to cause any harm to your clients or patients.  After ceasing to practice in your profession, you should seek treatment from a rehabilitative facility to learn how to overcome your substance or drug abuse problem.  It is also important to be aware that your professional licensing board may want to be kept informed as to the progress of your condition and recovery.

After taking the big steps forward to cease practicing in your profession and seek help for your substance or drug abuse problem, you may be ready to get back into your profession, but you may need to take additional measures before fully integrating back into your career field.  If the professional licensing board is aware of your substance or drug abuse problem, you may be required to undergo special classes or a diversion program where your conduct and behavior are evaluated.  However, each case is different, and if you never received a disciplinary notice or threat to your professional license in the first place, you may not have very many obstacles before returning to work. A diligent Kansas Professional License Defense Attorney can review your case in detail and ensure you are complying with all requirements imposed by the professional licensing board that regulates your profession.

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

Whether you are a physician, an attorney, a nurse practitioner, a dentist, or any other professional requiring a license in the state of Kansas, it is important to understand just how devastating the consequences can be when work is mixed with substance or drug abuse.  If you or someone you know is facing disciplinary action that somehow relates to the use of alcohol or drugs on the job, it is imperative that you speak with a highly skilled Kansas Professional License Defense Attorney as soon as possible.  Kansas professional boards do have an understanding of how alcohol and drug abuse can be destructive to both your life and your career, and there are programs that can help Kansas professionals seek the treatment they need and deserve.  However, if treatment is not sought, and a Kansas professional breaches the rules and/or conduct of his or her profession, the loss of a professional license is a real possibility.  Danielle Sanger of the Sanger Law Office is a former Assistant Attorney General of Kansas who has helped numerous Kansas professionals face and overcome the threat of losing their professional license.  To speak with Kansas Professional License Defense Attorney, contact the Sanger Law Office today to schedule a free consultation by calling (785) 979-4353.