Frequently Asked Questions
1. What kind of work do you do?
I represent people and companies that either want to hold or already have professional licenses in Missouri.
2. Can you help me file a complaint against a professional?
No. I represent people who are seeking or already have a professional license. If you want to file a complaint you should contact the agency that issued the license.
3. Can you help me if I don't live in Missouri?
I represent people who are seeking or already have a professional license in Missouri. We do not represent people in any other state.
4. Will I lose my license if I am arrested?
You will not lose your license just because you are arrested. But it would be best to call so that I can work with your criminal defense attorney. The disposition of your criminal case can have an impact on your professional license.
5. What should I tell the investigator who called me?
Tell them you will get back to them as soon as possible, but want to talk to counsel. Then call ASAP! What you say can be used against you, and there are no Miranda warnings in licensing law.
6. My licensing board has asked me for documents. Should I give them the documents?
Tell them you will get back to them as soon as possible, but want to talk to counsel. Then call ASAP! You will probably want to give the board the documents, but you need to make sure that you aren't violating your client's rights.
7. How much do you charge?
Generally I charge $150/hour, plus expenses. We will sometimes handle cases on a flat-fee or other basis. Talk to your tax advisor, but generally our fees are a business expense you can deduct from your taxes.
8. Have you ever done this sort of work before?
Yes. Google “David F. Barrett” Administrative Hearing Commission" and you'll see a number of cases that I have handled.
I represent people and companies that either want to hold or already have professional licenses in Missouri.
2. Can you help me file a complaint against a professional?
No. I represent people who are seeking or already have a professional license. If you want to file a complaint you should contact the agency that issued the license.
3. Can you help me if I don't live in Missouri?
I represent people who are seeking or already have a professional license in Missouri. We do not represent people in any other state.
4. Will I lose my license if I am arrested?
You will not lose your license just because you are arrested. But it would be best to call so that I can work with your criminal defense attorney. The disposition of your criminal case can have an impact on your professional license.
5. What should I tell the investigator who called me?
Tell them you will get back to them as soon as possible, but want to talk to counsel. Then call ASAP! What you say can be used against you, and there are no Miranda warnings in licensing law.
6. My licensing board has asked me for documents. Should I give them the documents?
Tell them you will get back to them as soon as possible, but want to talk to counsel. Then call ASAP! You will probably want to give the board the documents, but you need to make sure that you aren't violating your client's rights.
7. How much do you charge?
Generally I charge $150/hour, plus expenses. We will sometimes handle cases on a flat-fee or other basis. Talk to your tax advisor, but generally our fees are a business expense you can deduct from your taxes.
8. Have you ever done this sort of work before?
Yes. Google “David F. Barrett” Administrative Hearing Commission" and you'll see a number of cases that I have handled.