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At Mette, Evans & Woodside, we recognize that a professional license is far more than a credential—it’s your livelihood, reputation, and future. Whether you’re a nurse, physician, dentist, attorney, or real estate broker, our attorneys offer board-specific legal representation tailored to the unique rules, procedures, and disciplinary processes of your regulatory board.
Board-Specific Licensure Defense
Each licensing board operates under different statutes and standards. Our team provides specialized defense strategies for Pennsylvania professionals regulated by:
- State Board of Nursing
- State Medical Board
- State Board of Dentistry
- State Board of Accountancy
- State Real Estate Commission
- State Bar Association/Attorney Disciplinary Board
From charging language to hearing protocols, we know each board’s expectations inside and out, guiding you through every step—from complaint to final resolution.
Comprehensive Representation
Initial Complaint / Investigation
- Timely response to complaints or subpoenas from licensing boards
- Legal guidance during investigatory meetings to frame your position before statements are taken
Administrative & Disciplinary Hearings
- Rigorous defense during contested hearings before adjudicators or board panels
- Preparation of witness testimony, expert reports, and cross-examination of board evidence
Appeals Process
- Handling internal board appeals, petitions for reconsideration, and Commonwealth Court or Superior Court filings
- Strategy around stays, reinstatement, and navigating adverse precedents
Negotiations & Remediation
- Settlement discussions to avoid formal discipline
- Alternative resolutions, including remediation plans, monitoring agreements, and diversion programs
Reinstatement & Licensure Recovery
- Assistance in restoring suspended or revoked licenses
- Guidance on eligibility criteria, required documentation, and favorable testimony
Who We Serve
Our licensure practice supports a broad variety of licensees, including:
- Nurses and nurse practitioners confronted with practice-related complaints
- Doctors, physicians, dentists, and optometrists facing board allegations
- Pharmacists, chiropractors, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals
- Certified public accountants under audit or misconduct investigation
- Real estate brokers, agents, and appraisers facing board sanctions
- Attorneys dealing with Bar complaints, discipline, and reinstatement before the Pennsylvania Disciplinary Board
Why Choose Mette Attorneys at Law
- Decades of Administrative Law Experience: Our team regularly appears in the Commonwealth and Superior Courts on behalf of licensees.
- Deep Knowledge of Board Policies: From the Nursing Board’s disciplinary guidelines to Medical Board hearing rules, our attorneys know what evidence is admissible—and what isn’t.
- Proactive Defense Strategy: We engage early, formulate defense narratives before investigators, and seek diversion, remediation, or settlements wherever beneficial.
- Hearings & Appeals Expertise: Whether defending you at the board level or appealing in court, we understand procedural deadlines, standard of review, and appellate briefing.
Reach Out for a Confidential Consultation
Do not navigate board discipline alone. Early, board-specific legal intervention dramatically improves outcomes. Contact the Harrisburg licensure defense team at Mette, Evans & Woodside—dedicated to protecting your license, your practice, and your professional reputation. Offices in Harrisburg, Trevose, Sunbury, York, and beyond. Call (717) 232‑5000 or request a confidential consultation online.