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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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191 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 111 reviews | Administrative Law
Posted by Amy | June 02, 2026 | Hired Attorney
License Defense
I cannot recommend Rich Hark highly enough. I had a nightmare of a case with the PHMP, PHP, amongst a background of exceptional clinical care and documented abstinence. Throughout a challenging process, Rich knew exactly what to do, to restore my medical license to unrestricted status and have me bac...
The PHMP and PHP for physicians, nurses, and pharmacists has run amok. Erik Omhlor and Kevin Knipe are killing this program. If you have been accused of testing positive for a banned substance at the end of your probation period, call me. These test results are fraud. I have secured positive VRP and DMU PHMP probation terminations and stopped the Board prosecutors from filing petition to suspend licenses because of these false PHMP drug tests reports. Get yourself tested by a third party private testing company with a hair follicle or bodily fluid test immediately after they claim you are positive. Call me and we will fight the case. Amy lives in Pittsburgh, I am in the Philadelphia region, and we won her case. The PHMP and Ohmlor tried to revoke her license and now she is off probation, out of the PHP and back working! The program has gotten really bad and everyone needs a good lawyer who knows how to protect your license. Thanks for letting me help.
Posted by GREGORY | May 13, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Petition Granted
Richard handled my case effectively and in a timely manner with the State Board. Polite and courteous, I felt concern for my personal well-being throughout the process. Although costs were reasonable, he also offered me several payment options to make things easier. His office assistant Jessica wa...
Greg had a major issue. He works in Lancaster County, lives in Chester Country. We met in person several times. I managed this long term investigation and subsequent dismissal of any board impairment concerns seamlessly. Greg trusted my strategic advice, adapted to my type of presentation style, and accepted my advice on how to present himself to the board expert. I am happy for Greg the case is over. Call me if you have any health care board investigation. Do not sign any PHMP or PHP documents. Do not go to PHMP/PHP NPHP orchestrated multi-day treatment evaluations. These are all a fraud and a farce that is just a trap to get the health care practitioner to release their personal information, medical records, and possibly mess up your license. Thanks for letting me help.
Posted by SL | November 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Exceptional Representation and Dedication in New Jersey Licensing Reinstatement
I once again had the privilege of being represented by Richard Hark, Esquire, for the reinstatement of my New Jersey medical license through the State Board of Medical Examiners. My case involved a lengthy and complex process, including a Preliminary Evaluation Committee (PEC) hearing and multiple ad...
Dr. L was treated unfairly by the PA and NJ medical boards. We fought tooth and nail to get him his licenses reinstated. So glad I could help. Whatever state you live in -- if you want to practice nursing, medicine, osteopathic, pharmacy, chiropractic, social worker, Physician Assistant, or any other healthcare based profession in Pennsylvania or NJ call me so I can help you get your license, keep your license, or get your license reinstated! Thanks for such a great review doc.!
Posted by anonymous | October 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney
He is the attorney you need if you have licensing problems
Mr. Hark is exactly who you need if you are in healthcare and facing licensing problems. When I had an issue with my license, I truly thought my career was over. Not only did he get my license reinstated, but he did it so quickly that it did not affect my training. What stood out most was his respon...
Thank you for letting me help you. In your case, I was concerned about the original incompetent attorney who handled your Pennsylvania licensing board disciplinary action. He agreed, that after an Immediate Temporary Suspension was filed due to state criminal fraud charges, to an unlimited suspension. THIS WAS THE WRONG THING TO DO. This attorney made a huge mistake! There are many reasons why health care providers must fight these Immediate Temporary Suspension petitions. Board prosecutors take advantage of the inexperienced attorney. Also, under GRAPP and the Medical Practices Act, a 6 month suspension is the worst possible result. After 180 days, license reinstatement is mandatory. Because the doctor's old attorney had no idea what he was doing, his medical license was suspended for 5 years rather than 6 months. I am so proud that I got your medical license reinstated and consolidated a potential discipline for the criminal conviction that was the basis for the original suspension. You will be back practicing very soon. If your attorney does not know what they are doing in these cases, you as the licensee will be able to tell very quickly. It is legal malpractice.
Posted by ML | September 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Attorney Hark resolved both state board and criminal matters, saving my future and my career!
There's no "short and sweet" way to detail the countless ways Attorney Hark has been a God-send to me, when it comes to my case. He saved my career, my future and allowed me to continue practicing nursing. I truly thought I would never be able to do the job I am so passionate about, ever again. My ...
"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."
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1997 - Present
Partner, Hark and Hark
2017 - Present
American Association of Nurse AttorneysMember
1993
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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