Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation Defense
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We represent health care professionals (such as chiropractors, dentists and dental hygienists, MDs, LPNs and RNs, CNAs, and PAs) before the state disciplinary board. We assist all other Illinois professionals in matters with the Department of Professional Regulation.
Our Practice Areas
At Gainor & Gosch, PC, we concentrate in the following areas:
- allegations of gross negligence and / or medical malpractice
- disciplinary complaints for unethical or unprofessional conduct
- disciplinary complaints concerning unauthorized disclosure of protected health information (HIPPA violations)
- disciplinary complaints for violation of patient privacy or confidentiality
- controlled substance licensing issues (such as a DEA request to surrender controlled substance license registration)
- assisting physician clients with NPDB reporting issues
- for more information, please visit our specialty site on IDFPR complaints
Under Investigation: You Need a Defense Attorney
If you have been contacted by an investigator from the Illinois Dept. of Professional Regulation, you may be suspected of a criminal offense. You could be prosecuted by the Illinois Attorney General, State's Attorney, or United State's Attorney. You need an attorney with experience in both professional licensure issues and as well as criminal defense. Call us today for a free consult.
Recent Cases
December 2008 - Lewis Gainor successfully represented a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) before the Illinois Nursing Board concerning allegations of gross negligence resulting in the death of a patient. The Dept. of Professional Regulation sought to revoke the LPN's license, but Lewis Gainor was able to negotiate a minimal sanction allowing his client to continue practicing nursing.
August 2009 - Lewis Gainor represented a Registered Nurse (RN) who had been accused of testing positive for a controlled substance (a non-prescribed medication). The Department filed a disciplinary complaint and sought a sanction on the RN's license. Lewis Gainor was able to have the case dismissed with no public record of discipline.
