Ritchie, Johnson & Stovall, P.C., represents legal and medical professionals who have been accused of misconduct and who are involved in a variety of administrative and disciplinary proceedings. Many professional license holders will face a complaint or inquiry from the licensing or disciplinary board. The firm regularly represents professionals in navigating the licensing and disciplinary process. Many professionals find it embarrassing to ask for assistance when a complaint is filed. You shouldn’t. Many times, complaints are found to be meritless. What is most important is to respond promptly and aggressively to protect your professional standing.

Administrative boards operate differently that most courts, and it is important to understand both the process and how decisions are made. Many times the decision makers are members of the profession and the advocate must be able to obtain experts and the detailed understanding necessary to make presentations to experts in the field.

Ritchie, Johnson & Stovall, P.C. regularly represents health care providers and lawyers in board matters. One member of the firm served two terms on the Board of Professional Responsibility for the Tennessee Supreme Court.