Richard Quinton Hark

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Richard Quinton Hark

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 32 years

Administrative law Lawyer at Ardmore, PA
Practice Areas: Administrative Law, DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense ... +3 more

The Times Building, 32 Parking Plaza, Suite 401, Ardmore, PA

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About Richard

Biography

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Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Administrative Law 60%

I am a trial attorney that personally represents my clients at administrative disciplinary hearings before Pennsylvania's many licensing boards. I defend doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and other licensed health care providers from all disciplinary actions filed against their professional license. I also represent qualified individuals applying for licenses who have been conditionally rejected.

21 years | 1,000 cases

60%
DUI and DWI 15%

I represent all health care providers with there DUI's and its effect on their employment and professional license.

33 years | 2,500 cases

15%
Criminal Defense 10%

I represent the individual in complex federal and state white collar medical based fraud, prescription fraud, internet crimes, medicare/medicaid/social security fraud cases.

33 years | 2,500 cases

10%
Education 5%

I handle ECFMG and USMLE irregular behavior investigations against medical students and ECFMG and IMG applicants.

16 years | 50 cases

5%
Federal Crime 5%

I am a trial attorney that personally represents my clients in any federal criminal prosecution. I defend doctors, nurses, pharmacists, in their insurance fraud, pill mill, DEA, federal audits and criminal investigations.

33 years | 150 cases

5%
Medicaid and Medicare 5%

I am a trial attorney that personally represents my clients in any federal insurance fraud, DEA, federal audits, debarment, OIG, medicaid and medicare insurance claw back and criminal investigations.

21 years | 100 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

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  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 32 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 32 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Hark & Hark

The Times Building, 32 Parking Plaza, Suite 401, Ardmore, PA, 19003

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Richard Quinton Hark's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

186 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 27 reviews | Trustworthiness

Posted by Joe | January 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

State’s case dismissed

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.

Richard Hark

Replied last January 13, 2025

Clients call with fear and hope. Frustration and and concern for their hard won health care license is a pervasive feeling. I make sure everyone either gets, keeps, or get back their health care license. My clients call from Erie, Altoona, Scranton, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, New Jersey, California, and Georgia. My reviews and my website all speak for themselves. Everyone understands the need more help and after I help them they know how a good attorney fixes and gets they case resolved. I am responsive, astute, patient, and pro-active. I fix problems -- not create them. This is why my reviews are so long. Everyone has big licensing problems and the can't believe that I fixed the issue. Call me and do not sign any PHP PHMP document.

Posted by William, RN | July 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

Excellent Attorney to handle licensing issues

I hired Richard on 2 separate occasions. I was in a lot of trouble with the PA Board of Nursing and there is NO WAY that I would have been able to deal with my situation without Richard's help. I was crippled with fear and ready to voluntarily surrender my license. Richard calmed me down, redirect...ed me, gave me hope, and then he got to work. My case took years to resolve and Richard was with me every step of the way. I had an investigator from the Board of Nursing relentlessly trying to interview me (VERY intimidating). Richard shut that down immediately. My case required a hearing to be held in Harrisburg that Richard was with me for. He did a GREAT job at the hearing, took charge of the 3+ hours it took, and I felt like he was a REAL fighter for me. I served out a suspension (that was justified) and continued with the process with drug testing, going to meetings, counseling, and eventually an assessment with a PHMP assessor. Rich prepared me for the assessment, and it went great. Together, we were methodical with the approach to my case, and compiled a bunch of evidence in my favor to present to the board in my petition to reinstate my RN license. At the end, my license was reinstated to unrestricted, non-probationary status. I CAN'T BELIEVE that he pulled that off for me. That NEVER, EVER would have happened if I did not have Richard's guidance. 5 stars is not enough to give him with my case. If anyone from the PHMP, PNAP, board investigators, ANYONE requesting anything from the board of nursing tries to contact you, DON'T RESPOND. CALL RICHARD!

Richard Hark

Replied last July 30, 2023

William's issue were extensive but solvable. Patience, diligence, and William following my advice allowed him to fully realize his license reinstatement. I have a plan, process, and path forward for every suspended licensee. It does not matter that I am in South Eastern Pennsylvania and William lives in Pittsburgh. I represent clients from many states and all over Pennsylvania. Erie, Lancaster, York, Luzerne, Scranton, Philadelphia are just a few locations where my client's live. Thank you for letting me help you William.

Posted by Jinesh | October 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

‘THE BEST ATTORNEY’

For the 1st time in my life , i was in trouble with the law .being a medical professional loosing our license we worked hard for years is same as loosing our life itself . I still remember after listening to me for the first time mr Richard told me , don’t worry ,its ok , we will take care of it and ...you will be fine , and he just DID IT !!! . Just after 3 months the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs closed my case . WHAT A RELIEF !!! .Mr Richard Hark is a God sent, awesome ,kind person .I always felt his firm respected me and my feelings, supported me and communicated and kept me informed in every step of the way - (special thanks to ms Jessica Bonfig) .To all my good colleagues out there , if unfortunately you get in a trouble one time , look NO FURTHER , HARK & HARK will take care of you !!!. Mr Richard is a Legal expert and me and my family is blessed that we found him .

Richard Hark

Replied last October 30, 2021

it is always my pleasure to have happy and appreciative clients. Dinesh, thank you for your kind words and letting me help you with your Pennsylvania Pharmacy Board case. Richard.

Posted by Chris | September 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Chris

I was a recent nursing grad with 2 DUIs and a possession of marijuana charge hanging over my head from 7 years ago. I understood when the time came for me to register for NCLEX, the PA Board of Nursing would force me to be evaluated for the PNAP program. Every other attorney that I spoke with told me... that if I wanted to avoid PNAP, I had no choice but to proceed with their evaluation process, then hope to appeal the board’s decision. It could be 6 months before I could even get a court date, and eventually hope to sit for NCLEX. Richard had a preemptive plan in place allowing me to bypass the board’s evaluation altogether and sit for NCLEX immediately. He even had a contact on the board itself who was able to expedite the process the same day all my documentation was submitted. Richard was meticulous in our preparation and down to earth. I knew I could speak openly to him, and our interests were aligned. I will be eternally grateful to him for the situation I am currently in. A Registered Nurse able to begin my new career without limitation. I didn’t have to go through a long costly legal battle to get there. I don’t have to relive the mistakes of my past, limit my scope of practice, go back on probation, narrow my job prospects, or be judged by my new coworkers. This is all thanks to Richard and I would recommend his services to anyone unsure of how their NCLEX application may play out.

Richard Hark

Replied last September 29, 2021

I help medical, pharmacy, dental, and nursing students with adolescent legal mistakes apply for and secure their hard earned licenses. Pennsylvania licensing boards typical refer applications with "legal issues" to PNAP, the PHP, PHMP, or SARPH, for review and evaluation to "supplement" the record. DO NOT DO THIS. Whether you live in Erie (medical school is LECOM), Philadelphia, Lackawanna, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Altoona, or beyond if you get a conditional denial of your license application with a PHMP evaluation referral call me to discuss. Chris did and read her review.

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...ing chance and other attorneys weren't even interested in picking up our case. The best decisiom of my life, I should say was reading client reviews and deciding to contact Mr. Richard Hark (Richard), as our last shred of hope. We hired Richard because not only did we needed to have an attorney that could take on a complex medicare fruad case, but also an attorney with above average knowledge of Home Healthcare system and Richard had the full package. We were quickly able to tell he goes above and beyond for his clients. As a middle class family, we were faced with alot of financial struggles, during the pandemic. Mr. Hark understood our struggles and worked with us to fully ensure we weren't over burdened financially. At the same time, he brought forth his A game anytime his name was called. He was always available for us and was very transparent with all the communication. He didn't tell us any BS and made sure we properly understood all our options. I can't thank Richard enough of the how well he handled our case. His dedication to the clients and the confidence in his craft turned the whole lawsuit around. The partners who sued my Dad ended up dropping the case and compensated my Dad appropriately. Richard did everything to make sure my Dad was properly taken care of during the settlement. To sum it up, Richard's efforts have allowed my dad to not only to have a fresh start without taking a financial loss, but also get his respect back. I couldn't be happier and more thankful for Richard's tireless efforts to make this happen. We are truly grateful to have crossed paths with this such remarkable professional. Highly recommended, best of the best!

Richard Hark

Replied last July 06, 2021

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.

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Richard Quinton Hark's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brian Fishman

Administrative law lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Keith Hovey

Administrative law lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Knowledgeable on board defense matters for licensed health care professionals."

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Eric Zajac

Licensing lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Caudo

Criminal defense lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Richard is an excellent attorney with real courtroom experience"

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Dominik Rostocki

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Daniel McGrory

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Rich is a fierce advocate for his clients. Hei s well known in every court and highly regarded."

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Eric Shore

Unknown lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Partner, Hark and Hark

Associations

2017 - Present

American Association of Nurse Attorneys

Member

Education

1993

Widener University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

Boston University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

Publications

Languages

English

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