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

186 Client Reviews

Showing 21 - 25 of 81 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | September 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Licensing

Very helpful

Richard helped me handle my NCLEX application. When I was younger, I had gotten into some trouble and needed to report the situation to the board of nursing before being granted permission to sit for the NCLEX. Richard helped me navigate the situation and my case was successful. I highly recommend hi...m!

Richard Hark

Replied last September 26, 2022

I help aspiring doctors, pharmacists, nurses, CRNP's, physician assistants, and/or psychologists, get their licensing and avoid the NJ -- RAMP and PA -- PHMP impairment monitoring programs. The Pennsylvania and New Jersey health care boards review back at least ten years for prior criminal and alcohol use issues . It does not matter how old is that old DUI. If you want a license from NJ or Pennsylvania nurse, osteopathic, medical, or counseling the Boards are seeking impairment evaluations. Call me to help secure and protect your license.

Posted by anonymous | September 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

The Best

Mr. Hark saved my medical license and my sanity. I was convicted of a first time DUI last year. With utmost patience, empathy and compassion, Mr. Hark supported me through a terrible ordeal. He explained all the “legalese”, worked cooperatively with my DUI lawyer (who did not grasp the ramifications ...for my licensure), and helped prepare me for a possible defense at the Board of Medicine. He was incredibly responsive and always available to answer my questions and allay my anxiety. My case will not be prosecuted and is now closed thanks to his diligence and guidance. I will be forever grateful for all his hard work.

Richard Hark

Replied last September 26, 2022

I help doctors, pharmacists, nurses, CRNP's, physician assistants, psychologists, and any other health care professional with the licensing and impairment issues. It does not matter where you work or live. If you had or have a Pennsylvania license, The Pennsylvania health care boards are watching. This Pennsylvania doctor lived in New Jersey. My clients live in Erie, Lancaster, Scranton, Media, Danville, or Harrisburg. Some live in Ohio, Florida, Vancouver, Texas, Arizona. Call me to help protect your license.

Posted by Robert N | August 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Gun Law

Lawyer

Mr.Hark, I hired him for a gun charge and he helped so much. He literally helped my wife also and he was just hired on my case. He fought for both of us like we were his only clients. My wife almost could not become a nurse because of a stupid charge. He had to help her lawyer which ended up assistin...g in her charges being dismissed. Mr.Hark is awesome and I would hire him again. Thank you for helping! You fought hard to make sure I could stay here and provide for my family. I give you 1000+ stars

Richard Hark

Replied last August 07, 2022

Robert, Thanks for the great review. Hark and Hark always helps the entire family. When both spouses are back to work, or getting their degrees and licenses, everyone wins. Every result in any case that forwards this goal is awesome.

Posted by anonymous | January 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

BeaverPA

When the threat to my professional license was evident I was sick to my core. Knowing I had an experienced, well reviewed attorney who is obviously also passionate about defending medical professionals meant the world to me. Every time I worried I also knew I had an ACE who would defend my livelihood... . I did my homework before hiring him so I knew if anyone could keep my license active and in good standing it was him! Just received a letter today that my case was closed with the BON!

Richard Hark

Replied last February 15, 2022

This nurse had a major issue. I was so glad we were able to work together. One wrong answer, step, document, her case could have gone the wrong direction. We worked very well together. Even though she lives in Beaver, Pa, I was able to zoom meet with her, talk to her over the telephone, and emails worked great. I represent many health care professionals all over the state and the country with their legal issues. Thanks for letting me help you in western Pennsylvania.

Posted by Chris | September 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Chris

I was a recent nursing grad with 2 DUIs and a possession of marijuana charge hanging over my head from 7 years ago. I understood when the time came for me to register for NCLEX, the PA Board of Nursing would force me to be evaluated for the PNAP program. Every other attorney that I spoke with told me... that if I wanted to avoid PNAP, I had no choice but to proceed with their evaluation process, then hope to appeal the board’s decision. It could be 6 months before I could even get a court date, and eventually hope to sit for NCLEX. Richard had a preemptive plan in place allowing me to bypass the board’s evaluation altogether and sit for NCLEX immediately. He even had a contact on the board itself who was able to expedite the process the same day all my documentation was submitted. Richard was meticulous in our preparation and down to earth. I knew I could speak openly to him, and our interests were aligned. I will be eternally grateful to him for the situation I am currently in. A Registered Nurse able to begin my new career without limitation. I didn’t have to go through a long costly legal battle to get there. I don’t have to relive the mistakes of my past, limit my scope of practice, go back on probation, narrow my job prospects, or be judged by my new coworkers. This is all thanks to Richard and I would recommend his services to anyone unsure of how their NCLEX application may play out.

Richard Hark

Replied last September 29, 2021

I help medical, pharmacy, dental, and nursing students with adolescent legal mistakes apply for and secure their hard earned licenses. Pennsylvania licensing boards typical refer applications with "legal issues" to PNAP, the PHP, PHMP, or SARPH, for review and evaluation to "supplement" the record. DO NOT DO THIS. Whether you live in Erie (medical school is LECOM), Philadelphia, Lackawanna, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Altoona, or beyond if you get a conditional denial of your license application with a PHMP evaluation referral call me to discuss. Chris did and read her review.

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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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