Professional License Defense Attorney

Professional license defense attorney for healthcare practitioners in Florida

Lauren A. Leikam, Florida Professional Medical License Attorney, has helped many professionals successfully defend their licenses.

Is your professional license being threatened by serious allegations? Have you been subjected to a disciplinary action?

If this is happening to you, don’t risk everything you’ve worked for by trying to go it alone.

Everything you’ve worked for, and your entire future, can be derailed by a disciplinary action. It’s too big of a risk to try to go it alone. So don’t waste time hoping that you’ll be treated fairly or that a complaint will just go away.

Get a Professional Medical License Defense Attorney the instant you hear any allegation made against you.

Keep in mind that the licensing board’s primary responsibility is to safeguard the public — not protect your license. They won’t wait to start gathering evidence to prosecute you, so you shouldn’t wait to start defending yourself.

The stakes are high: protect your healthcare license.

A self-explanation of the events along with all relevant documents. The documents should be sent directly from the licensing agency to the Board office. If the records are unavailable, the licensing agency must send, on agency letterhead, a letter stating that the documents are unavailable.

When your healthcare license is at risk, every decision matters.

When confronted with allegations or disciplinary proceedings, the stakes are exceptionally high. Healthcare practitioners dedicate years to their education and training, striving to secure their licenses, which serve as their lifelines. It’s during these challenging times that the possibility of serious allegations or disciplinary actions, with the potential for license suspension, looms large.

GET A FLORIDA PROFESSIONAL LICENSE ATTORNEY NOW

Remember: Anything you say in a casual conversation with an investigator could be used against you. That’s why you want to call Florida professional medical license attorney, Lauren A. Leikam, PLLC, right away.

Lauren has more than a decade of experience handling healthcare license complaints. She’s a former prosecutor for the Florida Department of Health (FL DOH). And now she focuses on independent healthcare license defense for professionals like you.

What Happens When Someone Files a Complaint Against a Healthcare Professional’s License:

When a complaint is filed against your healthcare license, the process can be daunting. You will receive a FL DOH Letter of Investigation, which sets deadlines for critical steps in your healthcare license defense. Before responding to this letter, it’s highly advisable to consult with a seasoned professional like Lauren A. Leikam, PLLC. Her guidance will prove invaluable as you navigate through various phases of the defense process:

 

  1. Responding To The Initial Complaint: It’s critical to go in to this step with a plan in mind, with the help of Lauren A. Leikam this is possible.
  2. Investigative File: The phase involves gathering and reviewing evidence related to the complaint.
  3. Formal Rebuttal: You will have the opportunity to formally respond to the allegations against you.
  4. Probable Cause Panel: This phase determines whether there is sufficient evidence to proceed with disciplinary action.
  5. Administrative Complaint: If the case proceeds, an Administrative Complaint may be issued, which becomes a matter of public record.

For a full explanation of the entire process, including what happens after the Administrative Complaint and why it’s crucial to have legal counsel, visit the FL DOH’s investigative and administrative complaint processes page.

Protect Your Profession and Livelihood

Lauren A. Leikam represents all types of licensed medical healthcare professionals:

  • Anesthesiologists
  • Audiologists
  • Chiropractors
  • Dentists
  • Mental Health Professionals
  • Nurses
  • Orthopedic
  • Pharmacists
  • Physicians
  • Physician Assistants
  • Podiatrists
  • Physical Therapists
  • Other licensed healthcare professionals


It’s crucial to understand that every complaint poses a significant threat not only to your reputation and professional licenses, but also to your livelihood. How you address these allegations will shape the trajectory of your career. Waiting during this critical moment is not an option. You need an experienced attorney who knows professional license defense, one who can help protect your job and uphold your professional standing.

Remember: Every complaint is a threat to your reputation and livelihood. And your future depends on how you respond.

So don’t go it alone.

Protect everything you’ve worked for with Lauren A. Leikam, PLLC.

About Lauren A. Leikam, PLLC: Medical License Defense Attorney

Ensuring the protection of your professional license is paramount, and having a dedicated legal advocate by your side is essential. My area of expertise lies in medical license defense for doctors, where I offer comprehensive support to uphold your professional standing.

I’ve represented numerous Florida medical professionals for over a decade. I can help you understand your rights and options. And I’ll be ready to be on your side before you even take step one.

Let’s talk. Schedule a complimentary consultation today.

 

Lauren A. Leikam - Medical Licensing Lawyer - Tampa FL
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