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For the professional, I counsel Pennsylvania doctors, pharmacists, nurses, and all other licensees facing disciplinary actions before Pennsylvania's twenty six different state regulatory boards. My clients live both in and outside Pennsylvania and face disciplinary actions against their Pennsylvania professional license. My website and blogs discuss my professional license defense strategies. From criminal convictions that affect a license to work place employment investigations and client based complaints to the licensing boards, I handle all types of disciplinary actions. In this age of hightened scrutiny of all professionals regarding their personal or professional conduct, Pennsylvania's licensing Boards take any complaint or behavioral misteps seriously. Please visit my web site and blogs at .
I also represent individuals in a wide variety of criminal prosecutions. My experience includes defending clients in state and federal grand jury proceedings, perjury and obstruction charges, health care and tax fraud claims, robbery and drug related crimes, gun violence cases, and computer and internet crimes. I counsel clients in connection with grand jury investigations and prosecutions by the U.S. Department of Justice and various U.S. Attorney’s offices across the country, and the Pennsylvania and New Jersey offices of the Attorney General.
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State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1993
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State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1993
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186 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | July 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Licensing
Really fair and prepared attorney
I called Richard with a major licensing issue. I was really worried about my Pennsylvania professional license application and other existing states' licenses. Richard was extremely knowledgeable, easy to talk to, and set my mind at peace. He helped me organize my matter, methodically address each l...
Posted by Anthony | June 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law
Top Performing Attorney
Attorney Hark's aggressive style is exactly what I needed to get the results I sought. He is always available to answer questions and great at breaking down the legalese in laymen terms. His expertise in administrative law made it impossible for the Real Estate Commission to take advantage of me. Whi...
Anthony, Thank you for the time you took to tell your licensing community how hard i fought for your license and you. Have a great weekend.
Posted by anonymous | June 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Licensing
Very helpful with medical license application
Mr Hark was very helpful in me obtaining my license to practice in PA. When I initially spoke to him, he listened and understood my specific situation and met with me in person on the same day. We discussed the options and timeline for our case and was available by phone, text, email and in person th...
Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
do not respond to "letter of concern" before contacting Richard Hark
I received a "letter of concern" from Pa nursing board after a charge of public intoxication.I unwittingly responded to the Board before contacting Richard.What a mistake!!!!The Board is not your ally-quite the opposite.Their job is to destroy you both financially and mentally. Fortunately,Richard...
Thank you. I am so happy to help. I aggressively support every client's need to take their medication without VRP and PHMP interjection in you, the professional's, course of medical care and treatment. The one size fits all, regulatory approach does not work for everyone. We live in the best time of medical care and lawful prescription medication management of many medical conditions. Do not be ashamed or scared of your medical care as it pertains to your license. Anxiety, depression, ADHD are commonly diagnosed medical conditions for which properly administered and dosed medication management is no one's business but the patient. Do not tell your job, your manager, the D.O.N., or any police officer in a DUI investigation. Do not respond to any letter of concern or sign medical authorizations releasing your medical care and treatment history to a social worker. Call me. This client and the others who have reviewed me attest to my aggressive defense of you, your privacy, and your license. I couldn't be happier for this client who trusted my professional experience to help them, and won!!!!!!!
Posted by anonymous | March 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law
Quick action for Solid Results!
Richard immediately took action to help me with my claim against my real estate license. He was knowledgeable, sharp and quick to remedy this for me. I am truly thankful that I chose Richard Hark to represent me. My case was resolved and he made it so easy for me. If you're looking for someone to lis...
"I have known Richard Hark for years and he is an outstanding attorney. While he handled criminal defense matters for many years, he has shifted his practice focus to administrative law where he assists professionals (nurses, doctors, lawyers, etc) when they are being disciplined by their respective licensing board. This is usually as a result of contacts with the criminal justice system or drug/alcohol problems. Despite the shift in practice, the outcomes are the same. I have seen him successfully fight the most serious criminal charges and I now refer professional clients to him when their criminal case overlaps with their professional license. He has become extremely skilled in a very sensitive area where clients' livelihoods are on the line. This is no easy task but Richard's combination of legal smarts, common sense, and empathy for his client's plight make him a perfect fit. I strongly endorse Mr. Hark."
"I endorse this lawyer. Knowledgeable on board defense matters for licensed health care professionals."
"I recently referred a complicated criminal defense matter to Mr. Hark. He handled the case with a high degree of professionalism and was able to secure an excellent result."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Rich on many cases over the past 20 years. He is a straight-shooter and is honest with his clients. I trust him enough that I have referred dozens of my clients to him for assistance with various types of matters including criminal defense."
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1997 - Present
Partner, Hark and Hark
2017 - Present
American Association of Nurse AttorneysMember
1993
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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