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 31 - 35 of 186 reviews

Posted by anonymous | August 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Nursing license/DUI

It’s hard to find a lawyer that is familiar with the State Board of Nursing and the traps of PHMP/PNAP/DMU. Richard Hark knows all their language and holds the keys to release the locks on our licenses. I wish I had consulted with him before I signed my initial order or spoke a word to their case man...agers. I’m sure the ten years I was imprisoned in their “voluntary” recovery program for a DUI would have been over within a year or two. From the beginning he cut through the bs, simply told me what I needed to do, immediately responded to my questions several times a week and resolved my issue before my hearing date. I am finally free from the Board’s program with no restrictions on my license. Richard gets the job done and saved my career. I will forever be grateful.

Richard Hark

Replied last August 19, 2023

My web site says is first and the loudest. DO NOT SIGN ANY PHMP OR PNAP paper work until you call me. This client finally found my website, called me and we fixed and ended the nightmare that PHMP had created around the license. Drugs, percocet, alcohol, opiates create these problems. Call me from Johnstown, Crawford, Allegheny, Radnor, West Chester, Wilkes-barre. Lets talk about your case.

Posted by William, RN | July 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

Excellent Attorney to handle licensing issues

I hired Richard on 2 separate occasions. I was in a lot of trouble with the PA Board of Nursing and there is NO WAY that I would have been able to deal with my situation without Richard's help. I was crippled with fear and ready to voluntarily surrender my license. Richard calmed me down, redirect...ed me, gave me hope, and then he got to work. My case took years to resolve and Richard was with me every step of the way. I had an investigator from the Board of Nursing relentlessly trying to interview me (VERY intimidating). Richard shut that down immediately. My case required a hearing to be held in Harrisburg that Richard was with me for. He did a GREAT job at the hearing, took charge of the 3+ hours it took, and I felt like he was a REAL fighter for me. I served out a suspension (that was justified) and continued with the process with drug testing, going to meetings, counseling, and eventually an assessment with a PHMP assessor. Rich prepared me for the assessment, and it went great. Together, we were methodical with the approach to my case, and compiled a bunch of evidence in my favor to present to the board in my petition to reinstate my RN license. At the end, my license was reinstated to unrestricted, non-probationary status. I CAN'T BELIEVE that he pulled that off for me. That NEVER, EVER would have happened if I did not have Richard's guidance. 5 stars is not enough to give him with my case. If anyone from the PHMP, PNAP, board investigators, ANYONE requesting anything from the board of nursing tries to contact you, DON'T RESPOND. CALL RICHARD!

Richard Hark

Replied last July 30, 2023

William's issue were extensive but solvable. Patience, diligence, and William following my advice allowed him to fully realize his license reinstatement. I have a plan, process, and path forward for every suspended licensee. It does not matter that I am in South Eastern Pennsylvania and William lives in Pittsburgh. I represent clients from many states and all over Pennsylvania. Erie, Lancaster, York, Luzerne, Scranton, Philadelphia are just a few locations where my client's live. Thank you for letting me help you William.

Posted by Heather | June 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best Decision!

Best decision I’ve ever made was to call Richard! Definitely money well spent! He told me exactly what to expect and how to handle everything that came up with my case and he was spot on! Richard and his assistant Jessica were very kind and caring and answered all my calls and questions in a timely... manor. I would 100% recommend Richard with no hesitation!

Richard Hark

Replied last June 22, 2023

Heather lives in Erie. I work out of Philadelphia. It was still the best decision. it doesn't matter where in or out of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania you live. If you have Pa health care license, nurse, pharmacist, medical or osteopathic doctor, the Pennsylvania healthcare boards are out for you. Call me to help. Harrisburg, Lehigh, Bucks, berks, Media, Pittsburgh -- it doesn't matter. I handle Orders to Show cause, Mental and Physical Evaluations, DUI prosecutions,. theft, diversion, PHMP, PNAP, SRAPH, PHP investigation. Call me to talk about your DEA authorization issues, insurance fraud, prescribing issues, corresponding responsibility. It was Heather's best decision. Make it yours.

Posted by anonymous | June 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

Extremely Helpful

This was the second time I needed Mr. Hark's assistance. He is professional, available anytime to talk, invested in his clients, and provides professional legal support. He briefed me on exactly what to expect when dealing with the Board of Nursing and got my case closed twice. Highly recommend his s...ervices for any issue with your professional license.

Richard Hark

Replied last June 20, 2023

Happy to successfully help this client--again. Everyone is 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 Gary | May 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

Never thought I would practice again!

Richard mixed no words when explaining the rigorous process of reinstating my professional license and prepared me for the process. His confidence and proven track record reassured me, and the payment plan made my life manageable while waiting for my professional license to be reinstated.

Richard Hark

Replied last May 15, 2023

I routinely handle petitions to reinstate nursing, pharmacy, medical, osteopathic, or any other Pennsylvania health care license. Convictions cause health care license suspensions. Missing board ordered psychiatric evaluations result in health care license suspensions. I have a plan that I execute with many clients. Gary's story is similar to many clients -- he moved out of state and didn't get the notice for the evaluation, or had a conviction that caused the evaluation that he missed. But he didn't give up on his nursing license. While he was living out of state, we worked out a payment plan and I set out getting his documents together and getting his life in order to present to a PHMP approved expert, who approved concluded he is safe to practice. Call me to help you with your health care license reinstatement.

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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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