Wesley Jackson Rish
About Wesley
Biography
After more than two decades of service to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania which included service as the Chief Counsel to the Office of Inspector General and legal counsel to the State Board of Medicine, the State Board of Osetopathic Medicine and the State Board of Funeral Directors, I founded Rish Law Office, LLC, focusing on the representation of licensed professionals in licensing, disciplinary and other legal matters.
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Payment Methods
- Cash
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- Credit Card
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 34 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Rish Law Office, LLC
2431 N. Second Street, Suite 201, Harrisburg, PA, 17110
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Wesley Jackson Rish's Reviews
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54 Client Reviews
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Posted by Safdar | March 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Health Care
Excellent Professional Services
I found Attorny Rish very knowledgeable, prompt and kept me informed in a timely manner the outcomes. He guided me effectively through the process of working with the medical board. He was very easy to reach and responded to my questions. I would recommend him very highly for his expertise.
Posted by Johannes | March 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Licensing
Phenomenal support during license application
Mr. Rish supported me tremendously when I applied for an unrestricted PA license. He was extremely responsive also off official working hours. Mr. Rish gave me valuable advice and took over important work in a complex application process. He is someone you can absolutely trust and I highly recommend ...
Posted by Tareq | March 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney
The best!!
Mr. Rush would be the man to go for and ask for help. He is a very decent and a very honorable man. What he says will simply happen. He is always available and he has an extensive experience in this field and if there is someone to ask for help in this field that would definitely be Mr. Rush. Thank ...
Posted by Christina | February 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law
Phenomenal Attorney
I contacted Attorney Rish after receiving an Order to Show Cause from the State board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors. He responded immediately which continued throughout the process of the situation I was facing. He is extremely knowledgeable, respectful...
Posted by Jesse | January 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Licensing
Amazing Job
Wesley helped us walk through issues with licensing, delays, aggressive opposing council and numerous other occurrences with professionalism and knowledgeable guidance that led to an outcome far better than we expected. He took us from worst case scenario to best case scenario with an even approach t...
Wesley Jackson Rish's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Attorney Rish. He is highly experienced and extremely knowledgeable in the areas of professional licensing and disciplinary matters. Attorney Rish is a zealous advocate for his clients and is able to use his extensive knowledge of administrative law and familiarity with the licensing and disciplinary process to obtain favorable results for his clients. Attorney Rish is also able to help licensees who are in the appeal phase as he is an expert in navigating the appellate process and is no stranger to the Commonwealth Court. There is no question in my mind that Attorney Rish a great choice for anyone with licensing or disciplinary issues. Not only does he fight hard for the best possible outcome, he also listens to his clients and keeps them updated with the status of their case, which is often hard to find but so very important to each and every client who is putting their professional future into the hands of an attorney."
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Experience
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Founder, Rish Law Office, LLC
2012 - 2018
Counsel to Board of Medicine, and others, Pennsylvania Department Of State
2007 - 2012
Chief Counsel, Pennsylvania Office of Inspector General
1997 - 2007
Attorney-in-Charge and Staff Attorney, Pennsylvania Office of Inspector General
1991 - 1997
Associate, General Practice Law Office
Associations
1991 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar Associationmember
Sample of Legal Cases
Commonwealth Court sustains the State Board of Funeral Director's revocation of funeral director license
The Commonwealth affirmed the automatic suspension of his license to practice osteopathic medicine and surgery by my client, the State Board of Osteopathic Medicine
Commonwealth Court affirmed decision of the State Board of Auctioneer Examiners, my cient.
Commonwealth Court sustains my client's, the State Board of Podiatry, denial of the reinstatement of professional license.
The Commonwealth Court affirmed the discipline that my client, the State Board of Medicine, imposed on a licensed physician.
Commonwealth sustains the validity of my clients revocation of a professional license.
Education
1991
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
B,A,
Speaking Engagements
2021
The Role of the State Board of Funeral Directors in Licensing and Disciplinary Matters
2021
Role of the Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant in the Treatment of the Injured Worker
2020
HIPAA and Medical Records Privacy
2020
Your Patient's Charts: Sword or Shield
2019
Physician Assistant and Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner Scope of Practice
2019
Perfusionists and the State Boards' Licensing and Disciplinary Processes
2019
2019
2019
2018
The Prosecution and Defense of a Health Care Professional
2018
Licensing and Disciplinary Issues Involving the State Board of Funeral Directors
Publications
2019
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Can I get my nursing license with misdemeanors for possession of marijuana/paraphernalia?
01 Sep 2020
Is it legal to charge someone for a body rub without a license?
30 Jun 2020
When apply for a real estate license do I need to disclose any criminal convictions that did not show on my background check?
22 Nov 2019