Tony Ray Bertolino

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Tony Ray Bertolino

also known as Tony Bertolino

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 22 years

Administrative law Lawyer at Austin, TX
Practice Areas: Administrative Law, Health Care, Medical Malpractice

823 Congress Avenue, Suite 300, Austin, TX

Virtual Consultation Available

About Tony

Biography

Our legal team recognizes you have a personal problem, not merely a legal one, & we're here to help.

We help professionals keep their licenses when they are under attack by an agency or board.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Administrative Law 60%

Texas Professional, Medical and Vocational Licenses including but not limited to Doctors, Nurses, Teachers, Lawyers, Dentists, Behavioral & Mental Health Professionals, Physical Therapists & Occupational Therapists, Real Estate Brokers & Agents.

24 years | 5,000 cases

60%
Health Care 30%

With decades of experience on our side, we have what it takes to represent nearly any type of licensed medical professional. Tony's license defense has obtained impressive case results for healthcare professionals.

17 years | 5,000 cases

30%
Medical Malpractice 10%

Tony's medical malpractice defense defends medical professionals facing allegations of professional negligence.

17 years | 5,000 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2022 2018 2017

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 16 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2009

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 22 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2003

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Bertolino LLP

823 Congress Avenue, Suite 300, Austin, TX, 78701

bertolinolaw.com

Online Presence

Other places you can find Tony online.

Tony Ray Bertolino's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

38 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 38 reviews

Posted by Bill | April 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Licensing

Kayleigh K. Smith, Esq.

I highly recommend Kayleigh to anyone who is having issues with you licensure. She is very professional, knowledgeable and through with the process, documentation and supportive. Going before any licensure board is very scary but she made me feel very confident and relaxed.

Posted by Uche | January 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Medical Board Case

Very professional. Thorough and indepth understanding of my case. Discussed the details of the case as well with contingency plans every step of the way. Reasonably priced and accomodating during the hard financial times of the corona virus pandemic as well. Would definitely recommend to other people.... Admired the time and effort on brining my case to a fruitful completion.

Posted by Brittany | February 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Very thankful for Tony and his team!!

I Am very thankful I choose Tony Bertolino to represent me. Tony and his team guided me through the process every step of the way. My call was always answered that day. I felt like they always had my back in the process. Their professional and sincerity were greatly appreciated! I would give them 10 ...stars if I could!!!

Posted by anonymous | August 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Licensing

Hire Mr. Bertolino's Firm

I recently enlisted the help of Bertolino Law Firm for some issues related to my insurance license. First thing that I will mention about their firm was the exceptional on-boarding interview that I had. Bruce Kingsley (the gentlemen that initially interviewed me) was very knowledgeable and seemed... to genuinely care about my case. He expedited my file over to a para-legal (Laura Ramos) who provided expert legal advice quickly. It was the very next day that I was on the phone with an attorney (Frank King) who listened intently and developed a game-plan to help me with my case. Mr. Bertolino contacted me soon afterwards to introduce himself and to assure me that they would work towards processing my case in a timely fashion. Now I felt very well taken care of, but where they really shined bright was how diligent they were in handling everything for me with the Texas Department of Insurance. In just a short amount of time, my case was handled with the results I was hoping for. And I found out those results because Laura Ramos was kind enough to personally call and deliver the good news. I haven't had to hire an attorney very often in the past so I didn't know what to expect for legal assistance. If you are looking for an attorney to help you with licensing issues related to the Texas Department of Insurance, then look no further than Bertolino, LLP. I wholeheartedly recommend their firm and know that they will work in their clients best interest!

Posted by DC | June 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

Excellent service and legal represenation

One of the terrifying things that can occur to anyone with a professional license is the risk of losing it or having stipulations placed on one’s license. When I was involved in an incident, I quickly did some research to find an attorney that would understand my situation, and that would also know t...he board of nursing process and peer review process. Through my research, I decided to give the Bertolino Law Office’s a call and explain my situation and what advice or recommendations they would have. I can remember that day as if it was yesterday. My first time calling, I was able to express my concerns, fears, and expectations. I value how responsive the team was. They listened to my story and didn’t negatively judge me, but they emphasized the situation and realized the impact this was having on my professional licensure and my family life. They offered me sound advice and allowed me to take my time to decide to hire them for legal representation. Once I received paperwork on the peer review process I knew immediately, I was going to hire Bertolino Law Firm. Everyone at this office is genuine, and they are very professional when it comes to handling your concerns. How they speak to you is professional, and they take their time to explain things when you are uncertain. The worst part of having this type of situation in your hands is not knowing what or how to proceed. Having a legal team of experts that have the necessary knowledge, skills, and who are devoted to your case is a must when you are faced with legal situations. I was very pleased with the process and how diligent the team worked for me. The periodic updates from the legal team allowed me to fill confident and keep myself on track with things at home. It’s important to know, legal representation isn’t cheap, but the value of losing my licensure and having a family that relies on my support outweighed my concern on cost. It was essential to have the best legal representative, and I am very pleased with my outcome. To anyone who is reading this review, understand that the legal process takes time. My case took almost a year to complete. During this time, I continued to work full time in my profession and completed my graduate degree. What reassured my confidence and allowed me to get through this challenging time was having a strong team of legal professionals that worked hard to get my case dismissed. I’m glad that I decided to choose this law firm and recommend them to anyone who may need their services.

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Tony Ray Bertolino's Lawyer Endorsements

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Stuart Starry

Licensing lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Tony on a number of matters. He is dedicated to the client, hardworking, and highly intelligent. I do not hesitate to recomend him in Licensing, Administrative Law and Professional Ethics. He is outstanding."

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Joseph Peiffer

Licensing lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer as he is organized, thorough and cares deeply for his clients and guiding them through the license defense process."

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Paula Pierce

Administrative law lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tony genuinely cares about his clients and maintains the highest standards of quality in his practice. I am honored to endorse him."

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Kerry O'Brien

Administrative law lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tony cares about giving his clients the best. I am happy to refer him any cases in this specialty area."

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Mathew Jacob

Licensing lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tony is an excellent lawyer who achieves positive results for his clients with licensing issues. I highly recommend him."

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John Greenway

Licensing lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tony is an excellent lawyer and he is well-respected in the Travis County legal community. If you are in trouble with a professional licensing board give Tony a call. He can help you keep you license and your livelihood."

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Hilton Moore

Administrative law lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Tony in areas of practice we share, and I have found him to be very competent and very easy to work with."

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Robert Gruler

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tony is a knowledgeable and highly skilled lawyer. He cares about his clients and resolves every case with a personal touch. Highly recommended."

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Michael Mort

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tony loves what he does, and it shows in his zealous approach to listening and providing clients what they need. I heartily endorse him for matters involving family law."

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Ryan Cummings

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tony is extremely passionate about the law, his practice, and most importantly his clients. If you need an attorney and want someone who is knowledgeable and will fight for your needs, Tony is the attorney for you!"

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Bradley Boyum

Administrative law lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tony is a phenomenal attorney. He has a deep knowledge of the law and represents his clients with passion. I highly recommend Tony!"

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Robert Boeshaar

Administrative law lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tony is an excellent attorney. He is committed to operating an exceptional practice and providing the highest quality of service to his clients. I heartily endorse him."

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Jose Almaraz

Administrative law lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Tony Bertolino has my highest recommendation. He has handled complex and contentious cases both outside and inside a courtroom. He is dedicated to achieving the best results for his clients."

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Rachel Messer

Family lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tony is assertive, yet remains down to earth. He is entering the apex of his career and renowned for his skills. His work product, knowledge, and attention to detail is outstanding. He is focused, determined, and dedicated to achieving the best results for his clients. I highly recommend this attorney."

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Christopher Cummings

Family lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I happily endorse Tony Bertolino for his work in family law. His work ethic and attention to detail do well to work in his clients' favors and I am proud to have him as a colleague."

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Hiba Kazim

General practice lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I have seen Tony work on cases in multiple practice areas. He is talented, experienced, and ethical to the utmost degree. Most importantly, he is sensitive to clients' needs and supervises associates and staff to be compassionate towards and strong advocates for all clients."

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Joseph Peiffer

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Mathew Jacob

Business lawyer

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Abby Allford

Criminal defense lawyer

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Hilton Moore

Family lawyer

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John Greenway

Car accident lawyer

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Michael Mort

Business lawyer

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Bradley Boyum

Estate planning lawyer

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Jose Almaraz

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Christopher Cummings

Personal injury lawyer

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Rachel Messer

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2013

Texas Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers

2013

Top Attorneys in Texas Rising Stars, Texas Monthly Magazine

2013

Top Attorneys Texas Outstanding Young Lawyers, Texas Monthly Magazine

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2012

Texas Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers

2012

Top Attorneys in Texas Rising Stars, Texas Monthly Magazine

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2011

Texas Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers

2011

Top Young Lawyers in Texas, Texas Monthly Magazine

2011

Top Young Attorneys in Texas Rising Stars, Texas Monthly Magazine

2011

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Managing Partner, BERTOLINO LLP

2007 - 2008

Partner, Bertolino Locke LLP

2005 - 2007

Partner, Bertolino Lorenzana, LLP

2003 - 2005

Lead Attorney, Bertolino & Associate, P.C.

2002 - 2003

Associate, Hilgers & Watkins

2000 - 2000

Law Clerk, Shellist, Lore & Lazarz, P.C.

2000 - 2002

Law Clerk, Hughes, Watters & Askanase, LLP

Associations

State Bar of Texas

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Hispanic National Bar Association

Member

Hispanic Bar Association of Austin

Member

Mexican American Bar Association

Member

Austin Bar Association

Member

Austin Young Lawyers Association

Member

Texas Young Lawyers Association

Member

Texas Center for Legal Ethics and Professionalism

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Texas Physician Assistant Board v. T.C.

The Board entered an Order of Temporary Restriction which lifted the temporary suspension placed on T.C.’s license

Texas Department of Insurance v. P.E.

After an all-day hearing, Bertolino LLP secured a favorable decision from the administrative law judge who denied TDI’s request that our client’s license be revoked.

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Education

2001

South Texas College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

St. Mary's University

MA - Masters

1994

St. Mary's University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2011

Family Law The "Just and Right" Division of Property in Texas Divorce Cases

2011

Strategies for Family Law in Texas, 2011 ed.: Leading Lawyers on Handling Negotiations, Managing Client Expectations, and Navigating Recent Trends (Inside the Minds) Changing of the Times: New Challenges and Strategies for Texas Family Law Practitioners

2004

Austin Construction News Effects of Bankruptcy on a Texas Construction Project

2004

Austin Construction News Case Analysis: When To Stop Work For Nonpayment (Or Slow-Pay) On Your Construction Contract

2004

Austin Construction News 10 "More" Practical Tips to Saving Your Construction Company in Management Time and Claim Dollars

2004

Austin Construction News 10 Practical Tips to Saving Your Construction Company in Management Time and Claim Dollars

2004

Austin Construction News Change Orders and Written Notices: Avoiding the Potential Pitfalls

2004

Austin Construction News Effects of Bankruptcy on a Texas Construction Project

Languages

English

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