Defense of Insurance Licenses
Serving Professionals in Fremont, Newark, Union City and Throughout California
Have fraud claims or allegations of other inappropriate behavior been made against you that have put your insurance license in jeopardy? Have you been arrested for a crime outside of the workplace that could impact your future in your chosen career? Did an attempt to renew your license result in a denial because of accusations against you?
If your insurance license is at risk of being suspended or revoked, you can count on me to protect it. At the Law Office of Mark Cohen, I have experience providing administrative law representation to insurance brokers and agents.
Contact lawyer Mark Cohen today for experienced legal representation.
Administrative Law is a Unique Area of the Law
Insurance license defense is ultimately resolved at an administrative hearing. The skills required to succeed in administrative law are not necessarily the same skills required to succeed in other areas of the law. If you truly want to defend your license, you need representation from an attorney who understands the unique procedures, the special rules of evidence and the specific timelines that apply when it comes to insurance license defense.
The Administrative Law Process
After an accusation has been filed made against you, the first step is to provide a written response. In fact, strict time limits apply to filing a response. Under some circumstances a failure to file a timely response can result in a denial of your right to a hearing. Immediately after filing a response a request for discovery should be made so that you can obtain all the evidence the board has against you. This is just the beginning.
There will be an investigation stage. Should you subpoena additional records? Should you obtain an order permitting the deposition of parties and witnesses? These are questions that must be addressed strategically.
Even before an accusation is filed you may be asked to give a statement and cooperate with an investigator. This may pose a dilemma as you may have some statutory obligations to cooperate but you also may have an overriding constitutional right to remain silent if criminal activity is suspected. I will take great care in guiding you through this stage of the process.
Insurance agent and broker license defense can also involve a resolution without an administrative hearing as a result of negotiations with the board's legal counsel. Informal resolutions should also be explored to see if a satisfactory result can be achieved given the evidence at hand.
I am experienced in negotiating informal resolutions as well as conducting a defense at administrative hearings and have protected the careers of many professionals in this setting. You can be confident in my ability to protect your future in your chosen profession.
Schedule Your Free Initial Consultation Today
If your insurance license is at risk of suspension or revocation, contact my law office online or by telephone at 510-371-0975. You will talk with a skilled California lawyer who knows the law and genuinely wants to help you reach the best possible outcome.
