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

Client's Choice
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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

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Posted by anonymous | November 29, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

Board review after reckless driving conviction / 8 Years later complaint to board anonymously of "not reporting"

First I would like to say that at a time when I had little hope and was being pressured by the board to join PDMP even without a DUI conviction Richard alone offered me hope. But let me say he did not just offer hope, he delivered results. Initially I went through a board review that Richard helped... me navigate flawlessly. He was a rock when I needed it. I was unprepared as a recent residency graduate for board inquiries, but Richard got me fully licensed and practicing within months of the initial inquiry. As if that wasn't enough, years later he also successfully helped me address a false report that I did not report the initial issue to the board. An anonymous report was filed against me. And of course the board initiated an inquiry. Richard swiftly reached out and handled the issue with a board investigator who was no doubt not on my side. Following that encounter handled all my correspondence with the state attorney for the board who fairly ruled that I had been completely transparent previously. If you need representation Richard is by far your man. He is worth every penny I promise.

Richard Hark

Replied last November 30, 2023

The enforcement environment has ramped up even more after COVID. Now the Board is playing catch up and prosecutors are filing petitions for DUI's from before COVID. Never admit or give any information to any investigator. DO NOT CALL PNAP OR THE PHP OR PHMP. Call me to discuss your DUI and its affect on your professional license. It does not matter where your DUI or work is. I handle cases all over Pennsylvania -- Erie, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Scranton, Lancaster, York, Lehigh, Reading, Bucks, Berks, Chester, State College. So happy to help!

Posted by anonymous | November 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

I won my case thanks to Richard!

I contacted Richard after I was falsely accused at work of being impaired. I worked as a RN at a rehabilitation center. The company I worked for knew I had been in PNAP in the past ( and successfully completed it). I was working 4 people short during COVID and the error that occurred had nothing to ...do with substances or alcohol. No one was harmed in the incident and it was only myself and a pregnant nurses aide for 22 patients. I participated in the examination and had to meet with an examiner from the Board of Nursing for an hearing. After 3 years, I just found out I won my case!!! I couldn’t have done it without Richard. He is an excellent attorney with a very clear plan with principle, persistence, and plenty of preparation. Because of him I won’t lose my current job and my home. Please reach out to him before you sign any paperwork with PNAP! It is well worth it to have him in your corner. Thank you so much again Richard!!!

Richard Hark

Replied last November 15, 2023

This client had a very long drawn out case that we won twice!!. The Hearing officer dismissed the case in a proposed adjudication. The final order of the full Nursing Board accepted that decision with its own reasoning and dismissed the case. IT IS OVER. WE WON. This COVID-related impairment prosecution started from Pennsylvania's health care boards zero tolerance impairment policy. This client was never impaired. PNAP and the PHMP and the PA PHP could not prove it. The prosecutor could never prove it. Fight your case every day. Never admit any impairment. Erie, York, Pittsburgh, Scranton, Philadelphia, Media, Lancaster Lehigh nurses protected our community during COVID. Do not let the health care boards mess up your hard earned license. call me.

Posted by anonymous | September 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Money well spent

Richard is extremely professional, always on time, and has great communication skills. He has a way of calming your fears and also has some great stress-relieving tactics. Not only is he a wonderful lawyer, but he is a phone call away offering great advice. He knows the Board of Nursing like the back... of his hand and has extreme knowledge in handling multiple DUI situations. If you find yourself in a pickle, call Richard.

Richard Hark

Replied last September 16, 2023

Happy to successfully help this client--again. If you practice in Pennsylvania -- Lancaster, Erie, Pittsburgh, Scranton, Northampton, Allentown, or Philadelphia you are a target from the PA Boards of Nursing, Pharmacy, and Medicine. The post pandemic enforcement environment is almost unbearable. Call me to help.

Posted by anonymous | September 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Professional license/ DUI/ PA state

Richard Hark is straight with no chaser. He kept it real, and his sense of humor was a comfort through a very stressful process. He laid out explicit instructions on how to build a bulletproof portfolio to protect my professional license. I was impressed with how accesible and responsive he was throu...ghout our interaction. He was fair, understanding and reasonable, and I can’t thank him enough for the work he did to prepare me for the worst.

Richard Hark

Replied last September 12, 2023

My clients enjoy my sense of humor -- obviously especially this client. -- "Richard Hark is straight with no chaser!" Funny for a client with a DUI! Thanks for the great review. I handle every case, call, email, or text personally with the goal of making sure you are secure in our game plan and understand why we are doing what we are doing on your case. I represent clients in Delaware, Montgomery, Bucks, berks, Allegheny, Erie, Lancaster, Dauphin (this client), Philadelphia Lebanon, Lancaster, Franklin, Center, and West Moreland Counties. My clients live in Scranton, Wilke-Barre, Allentown, Reading, and everywhere in between. If you don't like you current criminal attorney who knows nothing about your health care license consequence from your assault, theft or DUI case, call me. Attorneys throughout Pennsylvania refer their clients to me to make sure they keep their nursing, pharmacy or medical licenses.

Posted by anonymous | August 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Professional License Defense Attorney

Richard Hark was the lawyer I chose to represent me against bogus allegations and demands made by the state board which had me lose two years of income. After doing thorough research I came across his website and was beyond impressed and knew instantly I needed him to represent me. Not only was he be...yond an expert in telling me step by step the process to clear my name and gave me the push I needed whenever I became afraid or had doubts about my ability to get reinstated full and clear without any restrictions - period! There is no other attorney in the state that can do what he does with the proven methods he has to help professionals like myself get back to our careers in record time and I am forever grateful that I had the blessing of him as my representation! If you are facing any threat to your professional license he is the ONLY CHOICE work putting your faith in. He even would go out of his way to call and text me to make sure I was doing ok and If I was not getting him the info he needed in the time he demanded of me- without his commit to helping me and encouraging me- I never would have cleared my name and regained the ability to further my career.

Richard Hark

Replied last August 19, 2023

Many of my health care clients wish to remain anonymous. This client's family circumstances created havoc in her professional life that took substantial effort undoing. Consistent and patient planning, preparation, and client meeting made her case a success. Her license is restored. She can work. She is still the professional she always was. Thanks for letting me help. If you live in Altoona, Erie, Scranton, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia or out of state in California, Texas, Florida and have a health care license issue from Pennsylvania, call me to discuss.

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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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