Lype Dest Smith Lawyers is a boutique law firm exclusively dedicated to defending healthcare professionals in licensing and regulatory matters across Texas. Specializing in medical board defense, the firm stands out for its deep expertise in administrative and healthcare law, with attorneys who bring decades of collective experience and a proven record of achieving dismissals and favorable outcomes for clients.
The firm’s approach is informed by firsthand regulatory insight, including prior experience as a staff attorney for the Texas Medical Board and board certification in administrative law. They provide strategic, client-centered representation at every stage—from initial investigations and informal conferences to contested hearings and appeals. Their primary clientele includes physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, mental health providers, and other licensed medical professionals facing actions by state and federal agencies.
Services Offered
- Texas Medical Board Defense
- Physician Peer Review and Credentialing
- Nursing Peer Review
- Texas Pharmacy Board Defense
- Texas Board of Nursing Defense
- Texas Dental Board Defense
- Texas Board of Law Examiners Defense
- Medicare and Medicaid Exclusions, Payor Audits, and Related Enforcement Actions
- DEA Defense
- Professional License Defense
- BHEC Defense (Behavioral Health Executive Council)
- Initial Licensure Applications
- CMS Exclusions and Audits
The firm serves clients throughout the state of Texas, including major metropolitan areas such as Austin, Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Corpus Christi. Their attorneys are recognized for their high dismissal rate and outstanding reputation, offering dedicated support to healthcare professionals navigating complex regulatory challenges.
