Richard Quinton Hark

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Richard Quinton Hark

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 32 years

Administrative law Lawyer at Ardmore, PA
Practice Areas: Administrative Law, DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense ... +3 more

The Times Building, 32 Parking Plaza, Suite 401, Ardmore, PA

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About Richard

Biography

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Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Administrative Law 60%

I am a trial attorney that personally represents my clients at administrative disciplinary hearings before Pennsylvania's many licensing boards. I defend doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and other licensed health care providers from all disciplinary actions filed against their professional license. I also represent qualified individuals applying for licenses who have been conditionally rejected.

21 years | 1,000 cases

60%
DUI and DWI 15%

I represent all health care providers with there DUI's and its effect on their employment and professional license.

33 years | 2,500 cases

15%
Criminal Defense 10%

I represent the individual in complex federal and state white collar medical based fraud, prescription fraud, internet crimes, medicare/medicaid/social security fraud cases.

33 years | 2,500 cases

10%
Education 5%

I handle ECFMG and USMLE irregular behavior investigations against medical students and ECFMG and IMG applicants.

16 years | 50 cases

5%
Federal Crime 5%

I am a trial attorney that personally represents my clients in any federal criminal prosecution. I defend doctors, nurses, pharmacists, in their insurance fraud, pill mill, DEA, federal audits and criminal investigations.

33 years | 150 cases

5%
Medicaid and Medicare 5%

I am a trial attorney that personally represents my clients in any federal insurance fraud, DEA, federal audits, debarment, OIG, medicaid and medicare insurance claw back and criminal investigations.

21 years | 100 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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  • Credit Card

Awards

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 32 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 32 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Hark & Hark

The Times Building, 32 Parking Plaza, Suite 401, Ardmore, PA, 19003

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Richard Quinton Hark's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

189 Client Reviews

Showing 146 - 150 of 189 reviews

Posted by anonymous | April 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Saved my nursing license

Please read this review if you are in jeopardy of your nursing license. Mr. Richard Hark is hands down absolutely amazing. When I recieved a letter from the State Board of Nursing I thought my carreer was over from a DUI. They will try to trick you into pleading guilty over a first offense DUI. I did... research and Mr. Hark has amazing blogs and answers which made me call his office immediately. The best part of it all is Richard is 100% dedicated to you as a client. I left a message on his voicemail and he literally called me back in 15 minutes from his cell phone and told me to store his phone number and he will be there for you 100%. At that moment that pit nervous feeling I had in my stomach went away. I gave him info on my DUI and faxed him over information he requested. His secretary Jessica is also amazing you are never waiting they are on top of everything. Mr. Hark and his staff do not judge you and they understand your situation. Needless to say I hired Richard and I was evaluated by a medical doctor not a social worker. Richard stands by you through the whole process. He even set up a payment plan for me. Not only will Richard Hark save your license and carreer he is very caring and always around. He always responds to you as soon as he can(always within the day). Do not risk losing your carreer he saved my nursing license and he will do the same for you.

Richard Hark

Replied last April 18, 2017

While this review is anonymous, I know who this client. I am proud of our success and I am proud of being so legally and emotionally helpful to this person. Thank you for letting me help!!!

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... was able to expertly win our court case.Unfortunately,unbeknownst to me,I had been suffering from Bipolar disorder all the while,and the relentless emotional stresses caused by the Board caused me to suffer deep depression and a resulting manic swing where I had 2 DUI's in a span of less than 2 weeks. Richard was right there for me and had my charges lessened significantly.Despite that,the Board required that I participate in their onerous,soul and money sucking program.I chose to voluntarily suspend my RN license rather than go through with that.I would not be able to work in my specialty during the 3+ years in the program,be out of thousands of dollars,and may not be employable when all is said and done.32 years as a nurse is enough for my lifetime anyway. Richard Hark is an expert in protecting licenses of health care professionals and will work tirelessly to win your case.He is also very understanding and helpful with your anxieties at such a stressful and unsure time.I recommend him 100%.

Richard Hark

Replied last March 23, 2017

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...ten and take action on your behalf, you can count on Richard Hark!

Posted by anonymous | March 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Talk to this man BEFORE YOU SIGN ANYTHING

I was caught completely off guard this past fall when after attending a concert with some friends I received a DUI. It was the first driving offense I had received in 40 years and I felt very bad about it happening. What I did not expect however, was that within 48 hrs, I received notice from the Sta...te Board of Nursing, that I needed to sign some documents stating that I would enter into a program that they run for alcoholics and if I didn't sign, I would lose any chance of saving my nursing license in the future if I was found guilty. I have no words for how devastated I felt. I have been in nursing for 38 yrs without so much as a verbal correction. I had no idea, that the DUI would result in the loss of my professional license. I was completely terrified. So, knowing that I was not guilty of being an alcoholic and have no history whatsoever of any type of substance abuse at home or work, I signed the papers, thinking they would support me. Well, it was quite the opposite. They way their system is set up, once you sign the papers, they say that you are guilty. Thank God, I have a good friend, who knew me well, and began researching this process since it didn't make sense to her. She found Richard Hark and told me that I needed to see him immediately. I hope that if you have found your way to this page through your own research, you will go to talk to him. He took extremely good care of me and my case was closed. I was wrong to get a DUI, but to lose my nursing license was not fair. I am getting ready to retire in a few months and I asked my supervisor if I could give an inservice to the other nurses, explaining to them, the unfair practices that are out there. Best to anyone who reads this.

Richard Hark

Replied last March 02, 2017

Helping my professional clients maintain and retain their licenses is my passion. I am proud of the success I am able to assist my clients achieve when confronted with the challenges of a professional license disciplinary action. I am also proud of how happy my clients are when we win the case.

Posted by anonymous | February 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Theft Defense

I made a poor choice and took money from my previous employer. I got caught and paid the money back and resigned. 6 months later I got a call that there was a warrant out for my arrest for felony theft and receiving stolen property. My world was turned upside down. Richard was great and worked quickl...y to get everything worked out. I was accepted into the ARD program and have 6 months probation and I will call him following the 6 months to work on getting it expunged. I am extremely grateful for the work that Richard and his staff did on my case. I would highly reccomend!

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Richard Quinton Hark's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brian Fishman

Administrative law lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Keith Hovey

Administrative law lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Knowledgeable on board defense matters for licensed health care professionals."

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Eric Zajac

Licensing lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Caudo

Criminal defense lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Richard is an excellent attorney with real courtroom experience"

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Dominik Rostocki

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Daniel McGrory

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Rich is a fierce advocate for his clients. Hei s well known in every court and highly regarded."

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Eric Shore

Unknown lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Partner, Hark and Hark

Associations

2017 - Present

American Association of Nurse Attorneys

Member

Education

1993

Widener University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

Boston University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

Publications

Languages

English

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