Legal Counsel for Real Estate Professionals in Disciplinary Proceedings Before the Missouri Real Estate Commission
The Law Offices of Kevin J. Dolley provides legal counsel for Real Estate Professional notified that they are under investigation for discipline by the Missouri Real Estate Commission. Attorney Kevin J. Dolley is experienced in defending individuals before administrative boards and provides effective representation to protect your license.
Potential Discipline by the Missouri Real Estate Commission
Pursuant to Missouri law, the Missouri Real Estate Commission is allowed to take certain actions against a Real Estate Professional's license if certain statutes, rules, or regulations are violated. The general levels of discipline that can be used are revocation, suspension, probation, and censure of a real estate license. Missouri Revised Statutes Chapter 339 sets several actions that subject a real estate license to discipline, including the following:
- Failure to keep deposit in a special account
- Making substantial misrepresentations or false promises
- Suppression or concealment of material facts
- Failure to remit money that belongs to others
- Using prizes, money, or gifts as inducement to secure customers when it the prize, money, or gift is contingent on the purchase
- Failure to inform seller of all written offers without waiver from seller.
- Use of a controlled substance
- Engaging in or committing mortgage fraud
Complaints to the Missouri Real Estate Commission
When a complaint is made against a real estate licensee to the Missouri Real Estate Commission, a copy of the complaint is sent to the licensee. Once the licensee receives the complaint, he or she has thirty days to respond in writing. It is important to seek timely legal counsel if you are notified of an investigation. Attorney Kevin J. Dolley effectively helps clients respond to these types of investigatory complaints. Once the response is received, all of the supporting documents and the response are forwarded to the Commission.
Once the Commission receives the case file, they will review it at their bi-monthly meeting to determine if further investigation is necessary. If it is determined that further investigation is not necessary, the will be dismissed. However, if further investigation is ordered the investigator will contact the parties and eventually submit a formal report. After review of the formal report, the Commission will determine if they should invoke discipline. Attorney Kevin J. Dolley represents clients in administrative hearings and has successfully dismissed or limited disciplinary action against licensees.
It is crucial to have experienced counsel on your side to protect your interests and avoid unnecessary discipline of your license. Attorney Kevin J. Dolley will assist you in preparing a strong response and defense that applies the facts of your case to the
Missouri Real Estate License Defense Attorney
If you have been notified of a complaint against your real estate license, it is important that you contact attorney Kevin J. Dolley so that you can obtain experienced legal counsel to protect your interests. Mr. Dolley may be reached directly at (314) 645-4100 or by email at Kevin@dolleylaw.com. |