You have invested years of hard work, countless hours, and significant financial resources to build your career. Your Arizona real estate license is not merely a document on the wall, it is the foundation of your business, your reputation, and your future.
When a complaint is filed or an investigation is opened, that entire foundation is threatened. Many professionals believe an honest explanation is all that is required. This is a dangerous and often costly assumption.
The regulatory boards that issue licenses are also tasked with disciplinary functions. They are not on your side; their primary mission is to protect the public. When you are involved in litigation or face allegations of wrongdoing, you are at immediate risk.
Consider what is truly at stake:
License Suspension or Revocation: The most severe outcome, effectively ending your ability to work in the profession you have built.
Public Disciplinary Action: A permanent mark on your record that can damage your reputation and deter future clients.
Costly Fines and Penalties: Significant financial burdens that can cripple your business.
Impact on Civil Litigation: Here is a fact few professionals understand: findings made by an administrative law judge can often be admissible in a separate civil lawsuit. A poor outcome in your license hearing could become powerful evidence against you in court.
Navigating this complex process alone is a gamble you cannot afford to take.
At Jaburg Wilk, we believe that every licensed professional has the right to a powerful defense. For decades, our experienced administrative and real estate attorneys have appeared before the very boards that regulate your profession. We do not simply answer questions; we build a formidable case to protect your career.
Our focused approach includes:
Strategic Counsel: We advise you from the very first notice, ensuring you do not make unforced errors that could harm your case.
Thorough Investigation: We meticulously review the allegations, gather evidence, and prepare the strongest possible defense on your behalf.
Expert Representation: We represent you before the Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE), the Arizona Board of Appraisals, and in hearings before administrative law judges.
Proactive License Management: We also assist professionals with the initial stages of obtaining and properly maintaining their Arizona real estate license to prevent future issues.
A Vigorous Defense: We present compelling arguments, cross-examine witnesses, and challenge the evidence brought against you, fighting for the best possible outcome—license retention.
Your career is too important to leave to chance. A complaint filed against your Arizona real estate license demands an immediate and strategic response from a legal team that understands both real estate law and administrative procedure.
The attorneys at Jaburg Wilk have the experience and the tenacity to protect what you have worked so hard to build. Contact our Phoenix office today for a confidential consultation to discuss your case and understand your rights.