Professional Defense

As a nurse in Philadelphia, your career is built on skill, compassion, trust, and professional integrity. But getting caught up and arrested for various criminal charges can jeopardize everything you’ve worked for, from your nursing license to your livelihood. Whether…

A nursing student was recently charged with her first DUI. With the help of DUI attorney Michael Fienman, she was approved for the ARD program, which will result in expungement if she fulfills all the ARD conditions, including 12-months of…

Our client, a Nurse, was accused of taking oxycontin pills from her employer—a hospital—and fired. The woman was going through depression and suffering some medical problems, but the hospital’s reporting requirement triggered an inquiry from the Pennsylvania Nursing Board. With…

While a DUI can negatively impact anyone’s job, Nurses and other licensed professionals need to be very careful. A standard criminal attorney may be able to get a favorable outcome with the prosecutor, but this could hurt you when it…

Philadelphia attorney Michael Fienman represented a hardware store in civil litigation case centering around whether goods were delivered. The dispute alleged $120,000 in damages, but due to attorney Fienman’s early intervention and thorough analysis, the case was successfully resolved without…

A local seafood store was recently sued by another seafood company for allegedly infringing on their trademark by using the same name. Fearing they would have to rename their business, they contacted Philadelphia litigation attorney Michael Fienman. Attorney Fienman represented…

A commercial driver was recently pulled over in his 18-wheeler on the Northeast Extension of 476 for speeding and careless driving. As a professional driver, a careless driving citation and the points attached to such a violation would put his…

Philadelphia criminal defense attorney Michael Fienman recently assisted a nurse when an altercation with a family member led to criminal charges that put her professional license at risk. The woman was accused of pointing a firearm and making threats, which…

When a professional license is required in a particular field, it is not uncommon for applicants to be asked follow-up questions regarding their credentials and background. In some cases, these topics can be sensitive, and you may be reluctant to…

Earning your medical license requires a lot of long hours and hard work. What you have in the end is a means to make a living and it should be protected. However, sometimes things go wrong, either in your personal…