You’ve put extensive time and money into building your dentist practice. Needless to say, you should address any issues threatening your professional license as quickly as possible.
Find the expert help you need at Williams & Nickl — particularly when dealing with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
We’ve worked with many dentists and dental hygienists to address licensing issues before the Illinois Board of Dentistry.
Alongside our clients, we’ve handled cases involving these issues and more:
We’ve helped a wide variety of healthcare clients succeed in license defense cases.
We can also help you understand how Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) investigations concerning your controlled substance practices can affect your license.
Multiple statutes, rules and regulations affect dental license discipline cases. It’s crucial to work with an experienced lawyer who fully understands these laws.
We know how statutes such as the Illinois Dental Practice Act (225 ILCS 25, et. seq.) and the Illinois Controlled Substances Act (720 ILCS 570/100, et seq.) apply to these types of cases.
Furthermore, we understand the procedures defined in the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act (5 ILCS 100/1-1, et. seq.) and the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois (20 ILCS 2105/2105-1, et seq.).
When you work with Williams & Nickl, you can rest assured that you have a knowledgeable, experienced legal advocate on your side. Our attorneys understand how to help you achieve the best results.
If you’re a licensee or applicant, you may speak to the IDFPR in response to a complaint or request for information. Consult with an attorney before doing so.
If you try to negotiate a consent order with an IDFPR prosecutor, this order will likely contain harsh consequences and negative conditions that aren’t immediately clear.
We understand the policies and procedures that IDFPR prosecutors follow. We can help you reach a case resolution that minimizes any disciplinary sanctions to the fullest extent possible.
When applying for a dental license, you may receive a notice of deficiency checklist. The IDFPR may also request additional background information regarding criminal convictions or previous disciplinary actions.
We’ll consult with you to determine the best course of action when responding to these requests. Each situation is different!
In some cases, you may be able to answer questions without our assistance. But in others, we can help you create an explanation letter that addresses any concerns and demonstrates why the IDFPR should approve your license application.
When facing any type of issue that may affect your license, contact us immediately to discuss your options. We’ll provide you with a free one-hour consultation, where we’ll review your case and explain your legal options.
At Williams & Nickl, we have more than 55 years of combined experience addressing licensing issues involving the IDFPR. And we’ve addressed these cases from both sides.
Attorney Edward Williams is a former IDFPR chief of prosecutions. With this knowledge, he and Attorney Fred Nickl provide you with an unparalleled understanding of the strategies that help ensure success when defending against professional license discipline.
In one case, we represented a surgeon with a previous criminal conviction. Our client faced accusations of improperly prescribing opioids and failing to maintain patient records. We obtained a simple probation order on our client’s medical license. Then, we were able to restore the license to unencumbered status.
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No matter how serious you feel your case is, we can provide you with top-quality defense. In fact, we can often help you resolve your issue without receiving any public discipline to your license.
Contact us online or call our office at 312-335-9470 to schedule your free consultation.
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