Alabama Administrative Hearings Attorney

Common Issues Leading to Disciplinary Actions

Licensed professionals may face disciplinary actions for various reasons, including:​

• Unprofessional Conduct: Behavior deemed unethical or improper within the profession.​
• Negligence or Incompetence: Failing to meet the standard of care expected in the profession, potentially harming clients or patients.​
• Criminal Convictions: Being convicted of crimes, especially those related to dishonesty or directly impacting professional duties.​
• Substance Abuse: Practicing while impaired due to alcohol or drug use.​
• Fraud or Misrepresentation: Engaging in fraudulent activities or providing false information to clients, patients, or the licensing board.​
• Boundary Violations: Inappropriate relationships or interactions with clients or patients.​

Failure to Comply with Continuing Education Requirements: Not completing mandated professional development courses.​

Who Holds These Hearings?

We represent professionals at hearings before:

• Alabama Board of Nursing 
• Alabama State Board of Pharmacy 
• Alabama Medical Licensure Commission 
• Alabama State Bar 
• Alabama Real Estate Commission 
• Alabama Dental Board 
• Alabama Board of Cosmetology 
• Alabama Engineers and Land Surveyors Board 
• Alabama Board of Physical Therapy 
• Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling 
• All other occupational licensing boards in the state 

Each board has its own procedures, its own rules, and its own way of doing things. We know how to adapt and fight effectively in each one.

What’s at Stake in an Administrative Hearing?

Depending on the board and the allegations, you could be facing:

• Public reprimand
  
• Monetary fines
  
• Practice restrictions
  
• Probation
  
• License suspension or revocation
  
• Mandatory treatment or education programs
  
• Career-ending public discipline reported to national databases 

And let’s be honest—once a board takes your license, it’s hard to get it back. These hearings are not the place to wing it, and they’re not the place to go alone.

Our Approach to Administrative Hearings

You only get one shot to tell your story. We make it count.

• We Start Early: From the moment you receive a notice of investigation or hearing, we engage. That means guiding your response, preparing statements, and making sure nothing you say can be used against you later. 
• We Investigate the Facts: We don’t just react to what the board says. We build a defense. That may involve collecting records, interviewing witnesses, reviewing board precedent, and exposing weaknesses in the case. 
• We Know the System: Administrative hearings aren’t like regular courtrooms. There’s no jury. The rules of evidence are different. But we’ve been in these rooms before, and we know how to win inside them. 
• We Prepare You to Testify: You may have to speak under oath. We prepare you for the questions, the tone, and the traps.
• We Fight Smart: Sometimes the best move is negotiation. Other times, it’s pushing back hard. We tailor your defense to the situation—aggressive when necessary, strategic always.