Louisiana EMT Defense Attorney

Our award-winning New Orleans attorney has been defending Louisiana professionals before state licensing boards since 2013.

Our law firm knows that EMS workers witness an unfathomable amount of tragedy every single day. We know that the process of becoming a licensed EMT in Louisiana is a significant investment of time and resources. If you have been notified by the Louisiana Bureau of EMS that you are under investigation or facing a possible denial, suspension or revocation of your EMT license, we are ready to help you.

A threat to your New Orleans EMT license is a serious situation and could impact your livelihood, self-esteem, family stability, and many other aspects of your life. If you are being investigated, you need to get your legal questions answered promptly so that you can defend your EMT license and reinstate your professional credentials. Our New Orleans Professional Licensing Attorney, Elizabeth B. Carpenter, understands your concerns. She takes the time to provide answers and clarify the disciplinary process and helps you to determine effective solutions for your case.

Louisiana Bureau of EMS Defense Attorney

Most investigations before the Louisiana Bureau of EMS begin with the filing of a complaint. The complaint can come from, employers, family members, employees, insurance companies, colleagues and many others. After a complaint is filed, the board will send a formal notice to the EMT asking the professional for their side of the story. The EMT usually has only 15 days to respond to a notice. From that point, an investigator or compliance officer will review all the evidence and make a finding or recommendation. If the EMT does not agree with the finding, he or she has a right to exercise due process rights and move forward with a hearing before the state board.

Reasons for Discipline of  Louisiana EMT License

Our New Orleans EMS license defense attorney advocates for EMT’s and other professionals with cases involving several different offenses, including:

  •  Failure to Supervise
  • Failure to Maintain Adequate Records
  • Unprofessional Conduct
  • Failure to Maintain Confidentiality
  • Substance use / Mental Health
  • Sexual Misconduct
  • Practicing Beyond Scope
  • Fraud or Deception
  • Diverting Medications
  • Incompetence
  • Negligence
  • Failure to Disclose
  • Arrest / Convictions

Factors the Louisiana EMS License Board Considers

When deciding on the appropriate action, the board will consider several Mitigating and Aggravating Factors. Some of these factors include:

  • The nature and severity of the violation.
  • Whether or not any actual financial or bodily harm occurred because of the offense.
  • What harm might have occurred due to the offense.
  • The licensee’s past disciplinary record.
  • If you are facing a single or multiple complaints, and if the complaints are all the same nature or in numerous categories.
  • Whether you have taken any rehabilitative steps since the incident.
  • If you have a criminal conviction substantially related to your job, whether you abode by the court-ordered probation terms and how long ago the conviction was.
  • If you admit your wrongdoing or mistake.
  • If significant time has elapsed since the incident without any further violations.

Skillfully presenting mitigating factors can put your case in the best possible light and reduce your discipline.

What Should I Do if my EMS License Application is Denied?

If your EMS license application is denied, there are many potential reasons for the negative outcome. Reviewing your application and denial with an attorney can help you understand why your application was denied and provide support when reapplying or filing an appeal. A New Orleans EMS License Attorney is well-versed in state law and can help educate you on the nuances of professional license law in Louisiana.

In these cases, responding properly to the board’s requests can make all the difference between license issuance and denial. 

Before responding or providing any information, contact our Professional License Defense Attorney. We’ll review your information and work with you to determine your best strategy for responding.

Contact: New Orleans EMS Attorney

It is imperative to hire an attorney right away, one mistake at the beginning can ruin your case. Time is of the essence. Your best shot at retaining your license to practice is by being represented by an experienced professional license defense attorney.

If you’re facing discipline to your EMT license, we want to provide you with experienced legal representation. During your consultation, we’ll take concrete steps:

  • Assess your needs
  • Determine the potential forms of discipline you may face
  • Explain the steps we can take to defend your license

Please contact us to schedule an appointment, so we can started on your case today. Sometimes we can help you resolve licensing matters without any public discipline.