New York and New Jersey professional license and license defense attorneys of Joseph Potashnik and Associates PLLC serve licensed professionals in New York and New Jersey in all matter related to professional licensing, professional discipline, and criminal defense.

Being a licensed professional subjects the licensee to a set of additional responsibilities, specifically an obligation to follow accepted standards of professional practice as defined by state law, rules, and regulations. Failure to do so is considered a professional misconduct and if established, will result in a disciplinary action. A professional found to have committed professional misconduct may have his or her professional license revoked or suspended, and may be subject to other disciplinary measures.

In New York, there are 47 professions that require a license by the Board of Regents. With the exceptions of physicians and attorneys, all professional disciplinary matters are investigated and prosecuted by the Office of Professional Discipline.

In New Jersey, over 70 professions require a state license, most of them regulated and overseen by the Division of Consumer Affairs.

Professional misconduct may consist of many separate actions, but it generally includes the following:

Being convicted of a crime
Gross incompetence or gross negligence
Performing unnecessary work or unauthorized services
Practicing under the influence of alcohol or other drugs
Practicing beyond the scope of the profession
Permitting an unlicensed person to perform activities requiring a license
Discrimination of clients or patients because of race, creed, color, or national origin
Sexual or physical abuse Releasing confidential information without authorization
Failing to return or provide copies of records on request

We are skilled at all stages of representing licensed professionals in New York and New Jersey including criminal defense, disciplinary and administrative hearings, and appeals. If you are under investigation or arrest, call on us for a confidential consultation before complicating your case by voluntary statements and admissions.

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