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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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Acquired: 1993
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Acquired: 1993
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Posted by Jaimon | July 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Health Care
Best of the Best!!
Over a year ago, our family was dealt with a lawsuit where my dad was asked not just to leave his own company, but pay huge lump sum in compensation to the remaining partners or face jail time. We were lost and was on this website reading reviews because our attorney at the time said we have no fight...
Jaimon and his family were confronted with a major civil law suit for breaching a partnership agreement. The Plaintiff's attorney who sued them merely did what his client said, not looking truly into the facts of the case. My trial experience, corporate partnership dispute knowledge tied into my extensive health care practice allowed me to better understand the false claims against Jaimon's family. We counter sued -- claiming fraud and breach of the partnership agreement. Depositions of two plaintiff partners -- the ones that started the lawsuit after they kicked him out of the now thriving business -- revealed they were not credible. These two guys apparently were never cross examined and tested for the truth of what really happened. Well, in the end, the two suing partners paid Jaimon's father over six figures and attorney's fees. The defendants won, won, and won at every stage. My experience helped Jaimon's family in the litigation to boil very complex issues down to to clear credibility issues that won the case. The litigation stretched on through covid, was mediated by an excellent mediator, and Jaimon and his family won. Thank you for letting me help your family in this complex health care fraud civil corporate partnership dispute.
Posted by Doctor | February 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
BEST DUI/CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS
Richard is simply hands down THE best for any healthcare practitioner looking for a criminal defense / DUI lawyer! He was my lawyer for a first time DUI case that some other lawyers said it would be tough to get into ARD, but got me ARD. It was definitely one of the most scariest times of my life. ...
This doctor had a major DUI -car accident with major injuries to both occupants of the car. This is a case that typically never gets ARD. I got him ARD. every case is different and I never promise anyone any result. My tenacity and hard work seeking reconsideration and presenting a compelling story for my client achieved the result this doctor needed. He will not have to report any conviction on every new or renewal licensing application. This WAS mistake that could have affected every one his is jobs, licenses, insurance coverage, and professional progression. It will not now change his life. THANK YOU FOR LETTING ME HELP AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR WONDERFUL REVIEW.
Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility
Best Decision I Ever Made
When I found myself in a situation that I never envisioned myself being involved in, I knew I needed the best representation I could find. Luckily I found Hark and Hark and hired Richard Hark to represent me in a completely false and defamatory claim against my nursing license. After being accused of...
This case, similar to many calls I get from nurses in Scranton, Erie, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, reflects the crazy enforcement environment health care professional live in. Opioid epidemic. Medical and recreational marijuana, and now covid alcohol abuse! The Boards are on over drive pursing every lead and having every person evaluated for any reason. Many diversion allegations or impairment allegations are against nurses, doctors, pharmacists, working 80 hours a week just keeping other people alive. Call me to discuss your case.
Posted by Anthony | January 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law
Richard saved my professional license
It was completely by chance that I stumbled upon Richard’s article about the “tricks and traps” related to the PA state professional boards. I had already been cooperating with the SW Board for 6 months by the time I contacted Richard and without expert representation I was faced with a 3-year monit...
It is so great helping every one of my clients. I have such a drastic impact on their lives. Anthony, thank you for letting me help you.
Posted by Aaron | December 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Great attorney
Richard is a health care lawyer handling criminal and professional licensing matters. He is an attorney I never expected to need, but I am unbelievably happy I found him. As a medical doctor, I was confronted with extremely challenging clients at the height of the national opioid crisis. With Richa...
Criminal investigations affect doctors and all aspects of their medical practice. DEA prescribing authority, hospital admitting and credentialing authority, public and private insurance participation, and and state disciplinary prosecutions will need to be addressed. Dr. A and I worked together and timely organized, plotted, and effectively responded to every consequence of the federal then state investigations. We mapped out and then strategically and successfully attacked each criminal and board case. It was a pleasure to work with such an amazing person. This type of case happens in Pittsburgh, Erie, Scranton, Philadelphia and all suburbs in between. Call me about your case.
"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
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JD - Juris Doctor
1990
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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While incarcerated, can you get credit for license suspension for a mandatory suspension related to PWID?
03 Jun 2015
Can I get a gun license with an expunged record?
25 May 2015
I received a letter from the U.S. District attorney office about a grand jury investigation against me. What should I do.
21 Apr 2015
Nursing Home Overtime Pay
19 Jan 2024
SARPH is no more -- New PHP contract required.
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Intended fraud loss versus actual loss, when there is no actual monetary loss
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