Richard Quinton Hark

Unfortunately, I got a non-work related DUI 2 years ago.Of course I got the letter demanding that I go for an evaluation and I did. The medical director at this facility told me that perhaps “I would get it this time” Yeah, two months and they had a bed available right away. This was not gonna be g...ood! My DUI attorney had recommended some guy in Philadelphia that goes to bat for us healthcare workers. that guy was Mr. Richard Hark! I phoned Richard and after a long conversation where I explained everything that had gone on, it was decided that he would represent me in this case. after some sniffling and crying, I followed Richard‘s advice through this process, including weekly ETG tests for over 18 months. I spoke with Richard fairly often but did not hear any news from the state. Until recently when Richard contacted me and said that the state’s case has been closed. I shall keep doing the next right thing! I have an enormous amount of gratitude for Richard Hark, and without any hesitation would most definitely recommend his expertise services to anyone.

My RN license was reinstated after 11 years of PNAP meetings and Recoverytrek random drug tests. I wished I went ahead and hired Richard Hark, Esq., at the very beginning, in 2013. Richard was very efficient, the process went smoothly. I especially appreciate him notifying me of charges which were ...optional, like getting another psychiatric evaluation and inviting Dr Picciotto to testify at the hearing. Richard kept me informed and was always available whenever I had any questions. The Board of Nursing took it's time to review my case, postponing the final decision twice. I was ready for this kind of delay, and helped me a lot when Richard gave me an exact date of Board of Nursing's meetings.

I had a DUI in 2020 and didn't hear of Richard Hark until I was already pretty much forced into signing a contract with the PNAP program (now NHP). I finished out my 3 year program but when it was time to be released, the program failed to release me and informed me that I had another year and a ha...lf to go due to a positive test that was unfounded by an evaluation and a MD review. I was devastated as I never knowingly used any illicit substance after signing the contract and I didn't know where to turn. A friend of mine recommended Richard Hark so I called him up. This was the best decision I ever made. Richard and his assistant, Jessica, are very knowledgeable and attentive. After speaking with Richard my fears were laid to rest. Richard and his staff were always available to communicate any time of the day or night. I worked with Richard and Jessica to gather all necessary paperwork and they were very patient with me. Richard had me set up an evaluation with an approved MD and when the report was done it was sent to the board along with a petition to terminate the contract since the contract date ended 4 months prior. I was very surprised, after a day or so I received an order to reinstate my license effective immediately. I was feeling trapped, hopeless and unsure if they were ever gonna let me out and the program literally took me broke. I will always be grateful to Richard and his staff. I found out the hard way that you can not fight these people without legal help and I would 1000% recommend Hark & Hark to anyone who gets caught up in this trap. I am free. Finally after 3.5 years of testing, classes and financial struggles, I will be able to continue with my life with the help of this firm.

If you are a nurse/nursing student with any kind of legal issue at all you need to call this man. Not only did I get my nursing license before some of my peers, its unrestricted and I did not have to enter into any monitoring program. We had an initial consultation on a Saturday morning over the phon...e and he explained exactly what was going to happen and what I had to do. I'm not sure if Rich ever sleeps, he was sending emails to the board for me at 5 in the morning. He texts back almost immediately and makes himself available to take calls anytime. I would have lost the job I had lined up and my career would have been significantly impacted had I not hired Rich. I can't thank him and Jessica enough.

After getting into some legal trouble - the nursing board wanted to suspend my license. I reached out to Rich immediately the day of and he held my hand through the whole process. Rich was always responsive the same day usually within 2 hours or less. Communication is everything and I never felt I... was left hanging for answers. I felt supported through the whole process. With Rich's leadership, I am happy to say I have my license today. I could not have done it without him.