Kosnett Professional Licensing Defense

About Kosnett Professional Licensing Defense — Administrative Law Los Angeles, California

Kosnett Professional Licensing Defense brings administrative law Los Angeles practitioners a rare depth of experience: attorney James V. Kosnett has defended licensed professionals before California’s regulatory boards since 1976 — nearly five decades representing healthcare providers, realtors, educators, and other licensees facing disciplinary proceedings. Based in Los Angeles and serving Southern California, the firm focuses exclusively on the intersection of administrative law and professional licensing, including matters before the Medical Board of California, the Board of Registered Nursing, the Bureau of Real Estate, and the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

California’s professional licensing boards filed disciplinary accusations and imposed formal discipline across dozens of regulated fields in 2024, making competent administrative law defense critical for any licensee facing an accusation. Attorney Kosnett’s career spans more than 30 years of concentrated practice in this niche, giving clients at the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) in Los Angeles access to a practitioner who knows the procedural landscape intimately.

What Clients Say

Clients — many of them physicians, dentists, and nurses with careers on the line — consistently describe Attorney Kosnett as exceptionally well-versed in California’s administrative hearing process. Themes in feedback include thorough preparation before OAH hearings, honest assessments of case strength, and the reassurance of working with someone who has appeared before these boards for decades.

Administrative Law Los Angeles — Practice Areas & Services

• Medical & Dental License Defense: Representing doctors and dentists facing accusations before the Medical Board of California and Dental Board.
• Nursing License Defense: Defense at the Board of Registered Nursing and Vocational Nursing Board, including emergency suspension hearings.
• Real Estate License Defense: Disciplinary matters before the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) in Los Angeles.
• Education Law & Credential Defense: Protecting teaching credentials at the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).
• Healthcare Provider Regulatory Compliance: Pre-accusation guidance and voluntary surrender negotiations to preserve licensure.
• Other Licensed Professional Defense: Representation for pharmacists, contractors, and other regulated professionals before California’s DCA boards.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens after a California licensing board files an accusation against me?

Once a board files a formal accusation, you have 15 days to file a Notice of Defense to preserve your right to a hearing. The matter then proceeds to the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) in Los Angeles for an evidentiary hearing before an Administrative Law Judge. Missing the 15-day window can result in a default and automatic license revocation.

Can a professional license be reinstated after California revokes it?

Yes, in most cases. California’s licensing boards allow reinstatement petitions after a revocation, typically after a minimum period of one to three years. The petitioner must demonstrate rehabilitation, full compliance with any conditions, and fitness to resume practice. The OAH in Los Angeles oversees reinstatement hearings for most state-regulated professions.

How long does a California professional license disciplinary case take to resolve?

Cases range from a few months for resolved stipulations to one to two years for fully contested hearings at OAH. The State Bar’s 2024 Annual Discipline Report noted that formal proceedings against California attorneys averaged approximately 15 months from accusation to decision — a timeline common across many of California’s professional licensing boards.