Professional Licensing
Kansas/Missouri Professional Licensing Attorney
Defending Professional Licenses in Kansas & Missouri – Missouri Professional Licensing Attorney
At Sanger Law Office, we understand that obtaining a professional license can entail many years of higher education, an enormous investment of financial resources, the assumption of substantial debt, and other sacrifices. Whether you are a facing the Board of Nursing, Board of Healing Arts, Behavioral Science Regulatory Board, Dental Board, Board of Pharmacy or any other licensing board in Kansas or Missouri, our professional licensing defense law firm is prepared to fight for your license, reputation and ultimately your livelihood.
Kansas professional licensing defense lawyer Danielle R. Sanger is committed to protecting clients that make the significant sacrifices and significant investment in time and resources necessary to obtain a professional license. If you are confronted with a serious professional licensing issue, Ms. Sanger offers tenacious and experienced defense of professional licenses to professionals and businesses before Kansas and Missouri licensing agencies. We are committed to protecting our clients’ livelihood, reputation and future.
Because of Ms. Sanger’s prior tenure as an Assistant Attorney General with the Kansas Attorney General’s Office, she brings an insider’s knowledge of disciplinary proceedings based on her extensive experience representing the Kansas State Board of Nursing in disciplinary proceedings. Our Kansas professional licensing defense law firm provides tenacious defense and sound legal advice when our clients’ professional licenses are threatened because of alleged professional malpractice and technical violation of state regulations or professional and/or ethical rules.
No Substitute for Experience as a Former Prosecutor in Licensing Matters
At Sanger Law Office, our clients benefit from Ms. Sanger’s extensive experience on both sides of the aisle in administrative licensing matters, including her familiarity with proceedings in front administrative law judges and hearing officers. Because Ms. Sanger understands the subtle procedural distinctions between administrative matters and civil litigation, she can offer more expansive options when seeking a positive outcome to your professional licensing issue. We carefully investigate the allegations, evidence, and surrounding circumstances in your licensing matter, so that we can assess your situation and provide accurate legal advice regarding the possible range of sanctions, measures that may be taken to protect your license, and the scope of your potential exposure.
Because of Ms. Sanger’s thorough knowledge of licensing matters, our professional license defense law firm can provide effective representation and tenacious advocacy for all professionals in Missouri and Kansas. These professionals include, but are not limited to, the following:
Board of Healing Arts
- Physical Therapists
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Occupational Therapist
- Occupational Therapist Assistant
- Radiologic Technologist
- Respiratory Therapist
- Chiropractor
- Osteopathic Doctor
- Medical Doctor
- Naturopathic Doctor
- Podiatrist
- Physician Assistant
- Athletic Trainer
Board of Nursing
- Licensed Mental Health Technician
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Registered Nurse
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board
- Psychologist
- Social Worker
- Professional Counselor
- Master Level Psychologist
- Marriage and Therapy Counselor
Board of Pharmacy
- Pharmacist
- Pharmacy Technician
Board of Emergency Medical Services
- EMR/First Responder
- EMT
- EMT Intermediate
- EMT Defibrillator
- AEMT/EMT I/D
- Paramedic/MICT
Dental Board
- Dentist
- Dental Hygienist
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services
- Certified Nurse Aide
- Certified Medication Aide
Kansas Professional Licensing Attorney – With So Much at Stake Accept No Less
The impact of a disciplinary review or investigation can have long-term implications on your ability to utilize your professional training. Even when a disciplinary action is based on claims that are without merit, it is important to have an experienced Kansas professional license defense lawyer to safeguard your rights. It is never advisable to speak with the investigator without legal representation. The function of the investigator is to develop evidence that may be used against you in a disciplinary proceeding.
Many administrative actions or investigations by licensing boards are without merit because little evidence is needed to commence an investigation. These disciplinary actions may be commenced in a variety of ways, which include a complaint brought by a client, patient, family member, employer, co-worker, spouse or significant other. The precise content of the complaint will depend on your specific profession but will typically allege unethical conduct, malpractice, negligence, substandard care and/or incompetence. Disciplinary actions also may arise from allegations of substance abuse, driving under the influence (DUI/DWI), domestic violence, violent criminal offenses or theft/embezzlement charges.
If you are facing a potential administrative action by your licensing board, it is important to know that an acquittal at trial or dismissal of charges in a criminal court does not necessarily mean that you will not face an action imposing professional discipline or revocation of your professional license. If you are subject to an adverse outcome in your disciplinary proceeding, you may receive probation, fines, suspension, public reprimand, and even loss of your professional license.
Fighting Adverse Decisions in Disciplinary Actions and Denials of Professional Licenses
Kansas professional license defense attorney Danielle Sanger also represents clients that have already received professional discipline, including a sanction, license denial, suspension, or license revocation. We will examine the evidence and procedures involved in your professional licensing matter to determine if you have a basis for appealing the decision or modifying or reversing the penalties imposed. We may seek to reverse your adverse outcome through the appropriate agency or by filing a motion in the appropriate court.
Sanger Law Office is centrally located in Lawrence, KS and represents individuals and businesses before state licensing boards and in administrative hearings in Kansas and Missouri. Our team will investigate the evidence and charges so that we can develop an effective strategy to protect your license, reputation, and professional livelihood. If you are facing disciplinary proceedings or even if you are only subject to an initial investigation, contact Danielle Sanger today for an initial free consultation at 785-979-4353 (Kansas) or 816-520-8040 (Missouri) today.
