When anything threatens your hard-earned professional business license, you should address the matter as quickly and effectively as possible.
That’s where Williams & Nickl comes in.
In some cases, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) may take disciplinary action against you. In others, the IDFPR may deny your license application.
We defend licensed professionals like you against formal complaints, license suspension, license revocation, denial of licensure and more.
Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) may need to address disciplinary issues like unethical conduct or improper recordkeeping. These fall before the IDFPR Public Accountant Registration and Licensure Committee.
As a funeral director, you may face discipline for complaints regarding failure to file death certificates or improper handling of human remains. The Funeral Directors and Embalmers Licensing and Disciplinary Board addresses these matters.
Mortgage brokers have specific license defense issues as well.
The Division of Mortgage Banks & Brokers of the Bureau of Residential Finance may address disciplinary action. Common issues include filing for bankruptcy or improper handling of escrow funds.
Private alarm contractors and companies that install, maintain, repair and/or respond to alarms may deal with discipline. You generally face the Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, Fingerprint Vendor and Locksmith Board.
When you’re a private detective or investigator, you may need defense against multiple disciplinary actions. These include claims of revealing confidential information, physical impairment, mental illness and substance abuse.
For private security contractors, issues involving Firearm Control Card (FCC) or Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC) violations may arise. In that case, the IDFPR can pursue disciplinary action against your security agency.
As a real estate appraiser, you can face stringent discipline.
The Real Estate Appraisal Administration and Disciplinary Board may address discipline in cases involving Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) violations.
The Real Estate Administration and Disciplinary Board may take action against real estate agents, managing brokers and residential leasing agents. Common causes include escrow money violations and failure to properly use a contract.
We provide you with the legal help you need:
Stop and contact us to discuss your options before taking any other action:
We’ll provide you with a free one-hour consultation, either over the phone or in person. During this time, we’ll review your case and help you determine the best steps to take to protect your professional license.
No matter how serious your situation may seem, rest assured that we routinely handle the most difficult cases.
We can provide you with representation in any hearings and present evidence demonstrating why you should be able to continue working. And in many cases, we can help you resolve licensing concerns without facing any public discipline.
In short, we provide the legal help you need.
Attorney Edward Williams was the former chief of general prosecutions for the IDFPR and former chief of real estate and real estate appraiser prosecutions. He and Attorney Fred Nickl have assisted more than 3,000 clients in license defense cases.
With more than 55 years of combined legal experience, Williams & Nickl help you understand the best steps to take to defend your professional license — and your career.
We’re here to help. And we’re passionate about defending you. Contact us online or call 312-335-9470 to schedule your free consultation.
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