Defending North Carolina’s Licensed Professionals
The Firm’s Focus
What is Professional License Defense?
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.
Meet Brooks
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
Here’s what Brooks’ clients are saying…
“Brooks was an absolute life saver during an incredibly scary and stressful situation with the BON. He was so kind, calm and professional. Made me feel better every time we talked. Thank you so so much!!!! He is the BEST!!!!”
-Forming Nursing Client
“Hard working, decided, focus, and professional. Mr. Peterson stayed in constant communication, never leaving out any details. Available anytime. He listens to you and will fight no matter the odds!!!”
-Former Healthcare Professional Client
“I'm incredibly grateful to Brooks. I reached out with some legal questions and was amazed by how patient, knowledgeable, and kind he was. During the consultation he took the time to explain everything clearly and helped me understand my options. It's rare to meet someone so professional and compassionate.”
-Former Nursing Client
Frequently Asked Questions:
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Fees are generally based on a flat fee agreement.
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Whenever you want. Every client gets my phone number. Wondering about your case? Just send a text.
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Absolutely.
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I run a small firm that focuses on results and personal service. You won’t find any stuffy, white-shoe attorneys here—just practical, down-to-earth representation that puts your needs first.
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Understanding which laws apply to your profession is a key part of professional license defense. In North Carolina, most professional license defense cases involve navigating three main sources of authority:
The North Carolina Administrative Procedure Act,
Your licensing board’s specific Practice Act, which outlines the laws unique to your profession, and
The Administrative Codes and board rules that regulate how those laws are enforced.
Because professional license defense law is highly regulatory, it’s important to work with an attorney familiar with these overlapping frameworks. An experienced professional license defense lawyer can identify which laws apply to your situation, interpret how your board enforces them, and build a strategic defense to protect your license and career.
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Professional license defense is a focused area of administrative law dedicated to protecting the rights and careers of licensed professionals. At Brooks Peterson PLLC, I represent clients before their licensing boards and state agencies throughout North Carolina. Handling professional licensing defense matters requires a detailed understanding of administrative law, board procedures, and the specific statutes and rules that govern each profession.
Each professional license defense case is unique and often involves complex questions about how certain facts fit within your board’s laws or regulations. As a solo attorney, I’m able to personally dedicate the time, attention, and strategy these cases demand. Defending a professional license against government investigation or disciplinary action is no easy task — it requires careful analysis and a strong commitment to protecting your career.
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In professional license defense matters, clients and their attorney often work closely together, relying on each other’s expertise in a specific field. Reviewing your licensing board’s website can be an important first step to understand the laws, rules, and administrative codes that govern your profession. It can also provide insight into prior disciplinary actions in similar cases, helping inform your professional license defense strategy.
Here are some helpful links:
North Carolina Board of Nursing
North Carolina Appraisal Board
North Carolina Board of Pharmacy
North Carolina State Board of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examiners
North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
North Carolina Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy
North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors
North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors
North Carolina Real Estate Commission
NC Division of Child Development and Early Education
North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners
North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy
North Carolina Psychology Board
North Carolina Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors
North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Land Surveyors
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Services Regulation