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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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Posted by erica | March 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law
Simply Amazing
Amazing!!!!Amazing!!!! Amazing. Words cannot explain how grateful I am to have contacted attorney hark in dealing with the boards. He is very professional, knowledgeable and in my opinion goes above and beyond to make sure you are represented well. He explained every process and was incredibly patien...
Posted by Kristen | January 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Nurses, dont be intimidated by the PHMP/VRP letter!
I sent an email inquiry to Richards office the day after my DUI arrest. He called me within the hour, explaining to me exactly how the upcoming events would transpire. He professionally self reported me to the board of nursing, in compliance with the board regulations. In response to the VRP letter, ...
Posted by Julie | December 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
AAA +++ Words cannot do this Atty. the justice he so richly deserves... He blew it out of the water !!!
Atty Hark is the light at the end of THE figurative tunnel. He is the beacon of hope to myself, at a time when my options appeared limited and the likelihood of a positive resolution seemed next to impossible!! Not only was he able to defend me from an unjust accusation from start TO finish and ...
Posted by anonymous | December 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
He has proven himself over the past 5 years to myself and my family.
Within 5 minutes of submitting an online inquiry while searching for a new attorney Richard called. He took time upfront researching numerous active DUI cases. He was confident he could assist us. Upon execution of our agreement with Richard was prompt with all the filings and reorganizing work that...
I know this client. I have had the pleasure of representing several members of her family. Thank you for such kind words. I take my legal responsibilities seriously. I understand the uncertainty that comes with every contact from the criminal justice system or the licensing boards. Simple basic client contact is a huge part of my "bed side manner". Clients email, text, and call me needing answers, guidance, and comfort. I appreciate their reliance on me and I return the favor by being available and responsive as much as possible. That is why this client asked that I help her after I helped her brother. I took over her brother's case after another attorney was making some mistakes and not being responsive. That was over 5 years ago. Now they only call me! Her father has always been wonderful to talk with, commiserate, and be available to discuss his family's legal issues. I am proud of this and every client relationship!
Posted by anonymous | November 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law
Confident and professional
Richard is a very thorough and competent professional who always had my best interests in mind. I was always informed when Richard was my attorney and I always felt like my case was in very good hands. He always took my calls, or returned them immediately. What I especially liked about Richard was h...
This client, similar to many others recently, was confronted with a licensing matter after completing nursing school. Extensive loans, job, and life pressures made a successful result really important. After some very hard work, diligent client communication and preparation, and a very complex hearing, WE had a great result. I say WE because I never win. It is always WE win. In this instance, the client and her family won. I could not have helped them as much as I did without their help and preparation. Together, WE won!.... Always excited to help, confront the challenge, and surpass everyone's expectations. Thanks for letting me help.
"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."
Personal injury lawyer
DUI and DWI lawyer
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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