Picking a Local Attorney

Just recently, I have heard from a few nurses that utilized local attorneys to handle their cases before the BON. These attorneys are not administrative lawyers and have little or no experience with the BON. I am speaking to the nurses because they are either not satisfied with their legal representation or the local attorney has told them that they are unsure of what to do next with the BON. When choosing an attorney (for the BON, for a property issue, family law, whatever the issue), do a little research and chose experience. Frequently, hiring an experienced attorney will not cost more or it may actually cost less (One of the nurses had already paid a local attorney TWICE what I charge and the case was still pending). Be sure to Google the attorney's name and see what they list as their experience, check them out on the State Bar of Texas, and ask questions when you talk to them. My clients come from all over the state of Texas and the nation. They do not have to live in Austin for me to represent them before the Texas Board of Nursing.

I use the same thought process when choosing a doctor. If I have an idea of what area is affected and it is serious, I will go see a specialist rather than my regular GP (my insurance company allows me to choose). The cost is almost the same, but I am seeing the specialist rather than being referred later on. Think of it as cutting out the middle man.

Just my Thoughts and Opinion.