New York Professional Licensure Defense

Knowledgeable New York Lawyers Representing Physicians and Other Professionals in Professional Misconduct Hearings

As a result of each of our attorneys' more than 30 years of legal experience and vigorous advocacy, the legal team at Wood & Scher has come to be known as the leading advocates for the physicians and other licensed professionals in New York. Contact us today to discuss your individual case further with a member of our firm.

Medical License / Office of Professional Medical Conduct (OPMC) Defense

The majority of our practice is devoted to representing physicians in cases where the OPMC is investigating or prosecuting allegations of misconduct. While we have outstanding reputations as trial lawyers, we pride ourselves even more on our ability to help our clients avoid misconduct charges altogether.

In many cases, our intimate familiarity with the inner workings of OPMC and OPD provides the knowledge necessary to convince the licensing board to close the case without charges. When charges are unavoidable, our attorneys will assist you in preparing for the hearing and effectively defending your professional license. Our experience and legal skills have resulted in excellent results for our clients.*

Office of Professional Discipline (OPD) Proceedings

Licensed professionals other than physicians can be investigated and prosecuted by the OPD. Our attorneys are both former chief enforcement officers of the OPD and can effectively represent you through all of the procedures involved in defending your license.

We will aggressively gather evidence on your behalf and anticipate moves made by the OPD throughout the course of your case. Our attorneys can also help prepare you for investigational interviews, informal settlement conferences and hearings that may be held in the course of a case.

Hospital Privilege Defense

In situations where a hospital or other medical facility is seeking the suspension or revocation of your clinical privileges, our firm can help. We take the time to examine all aspects of the situation and determine the possibility of preventing your privileges from being taken away. Often, we are able to work out amicable settlements that do no result in a report to OPMC or the National Practitioner Data Bank. Our lawyers are dedicated to standing by clients throughout these delicate cases.

Other Cases

We also handle cases in which clients are seeking the restoration of their medical or professional licenses. We represent residents when they face termination or other adverse action from their residency programs.

Contact a dedicated professional licensure defense attorney at Wood & Scher today to learn how our firm may be able to help you.

Wood & Scher

222 Bloomingdale Road, Suite 311
White Plains, NY 10605
Phone: (914) 328-5600
Fax: (914) 328-5627
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The New York professional license defense lawyers of Wood & Scher provide representation to clients throughout New York State, including in New York City, Nassau County, Rockland County, Westchester County, Long Island, and the Hudson Valley.