Medical License Defense
We represent physicians, midwives, and medical professionals facing board complaints. We provide a rigorous defense to protect your license, your livelihood, and your professional standing.
Medical License Defense
Service Areas
We represent professionals for Medical License Defense across all of Texas
The Reality
Regulatory bodies are not neutral arbiters.
In the current medical landscape, State Boards are increasingly influenced by political pressure and public opinion. A single complaint—whether from a dissatisfied patient, a hospital competitor, or an online group—can trigger an investigation that threatens your ability to practice.
We understand that a board complaint is a prosecution of your professional character and livelihood. We treat these cases with the same rigor and urgency as criminal defense.
Scope of Intervention (What We Do)
Physicians & Specialists
We represent doctors facing allegations of negligence, impairment, or unethical conduct. We intervene early in the investigative process to control the narrative, respond to the Medical Board, and prevent a complaint from becoming a revocation.
Midwives
Midwives currently face a unique climate of hostility, including "mob-driven" complaints and scrutiny regarding hospital transfers. We protect midwives against the weaponization of the regulatory process, ensuring that standard-of-care disputes are based on medical facts, rather than narratives or agendas.
Nurses & Allied Health
For nurses (RN, LVN, NP) and allied professionals, a board sanction can end a career. We guide you through the investigative interview, draft the formal response, and represent you in administrative hearings.
The Law Firm of Octavia LaVon Martinez PLLC
"Mrs. Octavia Martinez was hired to represent me regarding a matter involving a state medical board. From our initial consultation, she demonstrated a thorough understanding of both the legal and medical aspects of my case. Mrs. Martinez was diligent in gathering all necessary documentation, communicating clearly about the process, and setting realistic expectations. Throughout the proceedings, she was professional, responsive, and detail-oriented. Mrs. Martinez was able to explain legal strategies in a way that was easy to understand. I appreciated her commitment to achieving the best possible outcome and the respect shown for my time and expertise. I would highly recommend Mrs. Martinez to any healthcare professional seeking knowledgeable and reliable legal representation."
Anonymous
Texas
Our Strategy
Being passive is not a strategy.
Do not represent yourself without counsel.
Investigation: We do not wait for the Board to find facts; we conduct our own parallel investigation to secure exculpatory evidence.
Response: The initial written response to the Board is critical. We draft detailed, evidence-backed rebuttals that aim to dismiss the complaint before it escalates to a hearing.
Hearing: If a case proceeds to a hearing, we litigate. We cross-examine witnesses and challenge the Board’s experts.
Corrective Counsel
Has your case stalled?
We frequently inherit cases from attorneys who are unable to handle the complexity.
If your current counsel is failing to communicate, missing deadlines, or allowing the opposition to seize the momentum, you need corrective counsel.
We conduct an audit of your case, identify where the strategy is failing, and move immediately to rectify the errors.
Do not let a passive attorney cost you your outcome.