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Last Updated on: 23rd June 2025, 01:48 pm
Protecting Your Physical Therapy License in New York
You’ve worked extremely hard to become a licensed physical therapist in the state New York. But, what happens if your license is threatened or revoked by the government? Who do you call? What do you do? These are important questoins. Don’t panic – our team of excellent attorneys at Spodek Law Group is here to fight for you.
Why Do Physical Therapists Lose Their Licenses?
There are several reasons why the New York State Education Department might take disciplinary action against your license. Some common reasons include, but are not limited to:
- Patient neglect, or abandonment
- Fraud, or falsifying records
- Substance abuse issues that endanger clients
- Unprofessional conduct, or moral unfitness
- Practicing outside of the scope of what you’re allowed to do
- Criminal convictions related to your profession
Even a small, minor, mistake can snowball into a nightmare which leads to you being unable to work. This is why having an experienced physical therapy license defense lawyer on your side is crucial, and irreplaceable. You need a criminal defense attorney to help you with this; don’t go through it alone.
Don’t Do It Alone
Dealing with license issues is super stressful. You could be tempted to handle it yourself, and hope for the best – but this isn’t wise. But trust our criminal defense attorneys, it’s a bad idea. The New York state disciplinary process is very complex, there are lots of rules, and immense red tape. One wrong move, and your entire career could be derailed. Our criminal defense attorneys know the ins and outs of defending professional licenses in New York. We’ve helped MANY PTs navigate these waters successfully.
Our Defense Strategies Work
When New York state comes after your license and ability to practice, we’ll explore all possible defenses, including:
- Challenging the evidence against you
- Negotiating for lesser penalties
- Proving you were treated unfairly
- Demonstrating you’ve been rehabilitated
- Arguing for your constitutional rights
We can use our relationships with expert witnesses who can help strengthen your case. In addition, our attorneys aren’t afraid to go to a hearing if, needed to clear your name.
If you’ve received a notice from New York State about your PT license, don’t wait – the clock is ticking and you’re running out of time. We recommend you our office immediately for a risk free, consultation. Our New York physical therapy license defense team includes:
- Lawyers who understand how the prosecution thinks
- Lawyers who focus exclusively on professional licensing issues
- Aggressive litigators with decades of experience
Our team of attorneys at Spodek Law Group will examine every angle of your case and develop a customized strategy.
What to Expect When Working With Us
From the moment you become our client, we treat you like family. You’ll understand very quickly why Spodek Law Group has such a stellar reputation. We treat you with the respect, and compassion, you deserve during this difficult situation. You can expect:
- Clear, honest communication
- A team that’s truly invested in your future
- Tireless advocacy
We never take a one-size-fits-all approach because every case is different. Your future is our top priority.
Why Choose Spodek Law Group?
With so many law firms in New York, what makes our criminal attorneys the right choice? Here are a few key reasons:
- We’ve handled many professional license cases
- Our attorneys have experience handling all types of cases
- We’re selective about cases we take
You Have Rights – Let Us Help
As a professional, you have rights that cannot be violated during disciplinary proceedings. Our lawyers will ensure:
- You’re treated fairly and without bias
- All evidence against you is looked at carefully
- You receive proper due process at every stage
- Penalties are proportionate to the offense
We’re not afraid to push back against Prosecutors, and New York state official when your rights are infringed upon.
Don’t Gamble With Your Future
Our criminal defense attorneys know how devastating it is to have your physical therapy license threatened. Your whole identity and livelihood are at stake. This is a very stressful position to be in. But you don’t have to face this legal issue alone.