PROFESSIONAL LICENSE DEFENSE
Advocating for You
Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
Minnesota Board of Nursing
Minnesota Board of Social Work
Minnesota Board of Psychology
Minnesota Board of Teaching (PELSB)
The importance of an aggressive defense in the face of a professional board investigation cannot be overstated. Sarah has successfully defended doctors, nurses, social workers, psychologists, teachers and school administrators in investigations initiated by their respective licensed boards. One of your greatest assets is your professional license. You can trust Sarah MacGillis to provide a thoughtful, complete and aggressive defense.
FAQS
The Answers You Need
WHY DOES AN INVESTIGATOR FROM THE MINNESOTA ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE WANT TO INTERVIEW A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL (DOCTOR, NURSE, SOCIAL WORKER, PSYCHOLOGIST)?
In most cases, if an investigator from the Attorney General's office wants to interview you, it is because your licensing board wants more information prior to deciding whether to bring you in on a Notice of Conference.
The information you impart at the juncture can have a tremendous impact on the scope and breadth of any future conference...and even if one will occur at all! Prior to this meeting, it is very important to retain an experienced lawyer.
WHAT HAPPENS AT THE MINNESOTA BOARD OF NURSING DURING THE CONFERENCE?
At the conference of your matter, you will meet with a panel of the Board to discuss the allegations contained in the Notice of Conference.
An experienced attorney will be able to anticipate the kinds of questions you will be asked and help prepare you to answer them in a way that fairly meets the concerns of the Minnesota Board of Nursing.
Most other Boards operate in the same manner with slight variations.
WHEN WILL I KNOW WHAT THE BOARD WANTS TO DO WITH MY LICENSE?
At the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice, the Minnesota Board of Nursing, and most other Boards, the Board will present a resolution at the conclusion of the conference.
Resolutions include dismissal of the complaint, an Agreement for Corrective Action, or a disciplinary resolution with terms that may be agreed upon by the attorneys. after the conference.
WHAT IF I DON'T AGREE WITH THE BOARD'S PROPOSAL FOR DISCIPLINE?
At the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice, the Minnesota Board of Nursing, and most other Boards, if you disagree with the proposed resolution offered by the Board, you may proceed to a contested case hearing.
Very specific time limits and parameters apply and can be set forth during a personal consultation with a lawyer experienced in handling administrative actions.
