Defending North Carolina’s Licensed Professionals

The Firm’s Focus

You’ve dedicated years to building your career. Protecting it is my sole mission. Brooks Peterson PLLC is a boutique professional license defense firm focused on defending careers across North Carolina before state boards and agencies.

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Professionals Served:

Professionals

Educators

Architects

Social Workers

Healthcare Professionals

Vocational Professionals

HVAC

Plumbers

Land Surveyors

Meet Brooks

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NC Attorney at Law

I chose to practice law to help people protect their professional licenses during life’s most critical moments. As a professional license defense attorney, I guide clients through complex legal and regulatory issues, simplify the process, and provide honest, actionable advice. My goal is to advocate tirelessly for each client, ensuring their license, career, and reputation are fully protected.

I focus on clear, practical guidance—my clients don’t need legal jargon; they need straightforward answers and someone who will fight for them. I provide the kind of representation I would want if I were in a client’s shoes: attentive, reliable, and results-driven.

I have experience representing licensed professionals before boards and regulatory agencies across North Carolina. My background includes litigation-focused law firm work, as well as volunteering at the NC Court of Appeals, giving me a unique perspective on both the courtroom and administrative processes in professional license defense.

Education:
University of North Carolina School of Law
Appalachian State University, summa cum laude

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The Foundation of Administrative Law in North Carolina Board Cases

Administrative law in North Carolina can seem daunting at first. Every state licensing board has its own rules and procedures, and that variety can make the process feel like an impenetrable maze. But beneath procedural variety lie common legal structures and patterns that apply across virtually all boards. Understanding those shared mechanics gives both attorneys and professionals a roadmap for what to expect and how to strategize in disciplinary or regulatory cases.

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North Carolina Medical Board Disciplinary Options: What Physicians Should Know

When a complaint is filed with the North Carolina Medical Board (NCMB), one of the first questions physicians ask is: “What can the Board actually do to me?”

The answer isn’t always straightforward. The NCMB has a range of options—some private, some public, some disciplinary, and some technically “non-disciplinary” but still visible to the world. Understanding these outcomes can help you take control of the process early and protect your license, reputation, and career.

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Protecting Your License: Why Documentation Matters for North Carolina Mental Health Professionals

In the world of professional licensing boards, especially in North Carolina, the accuser’s version of events is often taken at face value—at least initially. Mental health professionals such as licensed clinical mental health counselors, social workers, and psychologists frequently practice one-on-one without a treatment team or outside witnesses. This can quickly turn a complaint into a “he said / she said” situation.

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