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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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Acquired: 1993
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188 Client Reviews
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Posted by Terry | February 02, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law
WORRIED CNA
I called Mr Hark about abuse I was accused of and he got right back to me he is an awesome Attorney. I'm glad they invented Phones because he is in Erie and I'm in clearfield county he won my case so I still have my CNA so if you need someone to help you keep you License please call Richar...
Terry thanks for the great review. You may have thought I was so close -- in Erie -- but I am located in Philadelphia. However, I help all CNA's, nurses, physicians, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, dentists, psychologists, teachers, all over Pennsylvania. I have clients in Clearfield, West Moreland, Scranton, York, Dauphin, Philadelphia, Media, West Chester, Lancaster. Zoom, MS Teams, Facetime allow my clients and I to meet, discuss, and prepare. I am always prepared. I fight every case to make sure the Commonwealth proves their case, brings the witnesses to court, and make sure they have the evidence. Many times they don't. Do not sign PNAP, PHMP document before talking with me. Do not admit to impairments. DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT TALK WITH ANY PNAP, PHMP CASE WORKER. Call me to discuss your case.
Posted by James | January 06, 2023 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Healthcare workers legal expert!
I met Mr Hark in January of 2021. I am a registered nurse with 23 years. I was fired by my employer due to narcotic abuse allegation. I called him and he returned my call almost immediately. I was nervous wreck. He was patient and very calming. He came up with and action plan to resolve this matter...
Every potential client seeks counsel to not just advise but also handle the legal issues. As a nationally recognized health care attorney, my clients have complex issues that need to be won, not just managed. At every turn, James knew how I was going to handle the case, wheat he needed to do, and we prepared extensively for the issues of that day. I let him know the best or worst outcome so that when I won on every issue he understood the importance of our success. James' case is similar to every one of my clients; a health care professional in Pennsylvania or NJ with multiple ongoing legal issues that will effect employment and his license. I am privileged to work on Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, Scranton, Chester, Adams, Montgomery County. Every day I talk with my clients, work through their issues and counsel them. I appreciate James' review and the opportunity to help him. I am proud of my work, his appreciation, and my reputation. Thanks James.
Posted by Michelle | December 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Top notch
Richard Hark did a phenomenal job handling my case. If you find yourself facing disciplinary action, I recommend calling him. He prepared me for the interview and provided the tools I needed to navigate the process. I was skeptical at first about not undergoing the employer/recommended PNAP pr...
Michelle called me very upset. We slowed down, talked, and she expressed the issues of her case. I was able to ask her some simple questions that took very little time. I then laid out a map of what could and what would happen and how we would prepare. We prepared and we were able to close the case. I always say we because my clients are always integrally involved. DON'T SIGN ANYTHING FROM PNAP, SARPH, THE PHMP. DO NOT CALL THEM, DO NOT ADMIT ANY DRUG USE, THEFT, IMPAIRMENT, OR MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES. What you tell them they will use against you. call me.
Posted by Gucci | October 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Gucci
Rich saved my life and my sanity to say the least. With the utmost patience, compassion and pertinent experience, he has been continuously supporting me through a total nightmare. At the beginning of my nursing career, I fell for the PNAP tricks in the past, while not even working or facing a legal o...
Always happy for a simple review. My health care clients live in Washington State, Arizona, Florida, North Carolina, Erie, Scranton, Pittsburgh, Lancaster, and Philadelphia. I handle nursing, pharmacy, and medical or Osteopathic license application issues in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Impairment investigations, RAMP and VRP, PNAP, and PHMP issues. Call me.. this client and all others are very happy they did.
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...
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.
"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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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.
25 Sep 2023
Intended fraud loss versus actual loss, when there is no actual monetary loss
03 Dec 2022