Law Office of Nancy Roper Willson - Dallas, TX

Specialized Nursing License Defense and Healthcare Legal Counsel in Dallas

Based at 408 West Eighth Street, Suite 206, in the Oak Cliff district of Dallas, the Law Office of Nancy Roper Willson provides focused legal defense to nurses and healthcare professionals across Texas. Founded in 1991 by Nancy Roper Willson, RN, JD, MSN, MA, the firm combines advanced medical training with veteran legal advocacy. Holding graduate degrees in biology and nursing alongside her Juris Doctor from Southern Methodist University (1987), Willson practiced as a pediatric Family Nurse Practitioner before focusing on healthcare law. When healthcare professionals need a lawyer to protect their license, Willson provides trusted legal protection.

A disciplinary investigation by the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) can permanently endanger a nurse career and livelihood. As an active leader in The American Association of Nurse Attorneys (TAANA) and former faculty member at the University of Texas at Arlington College of Nursing-where she taught nursing jurisprudence and forensics-Willson understands administrative standards and board disciplinary procedures. She ensures nurses avoid inadvertent self-incrimination, providing guidance from initial responses to settlement conferences.

Texas Board of Nursing Investigations and Peer Review Defense

Disciplinary actions often arise from charting discrepancies, employer complaints, or medication administration issues. Operating as dedicated professional license defense counsel, Willson represents Registered Nurses (RN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN). She represents practitioners in formal nursing peer review hearings, hospital credentialing reviews, and proceedings before the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH), building persuasive defense strategies to secure dismissals or mitigate sanctions.

Healthcare Employment Law, Retaliation, and Workplace Defense

Healthcare workers frequently encounter workplace friction after reporting patient safety concerns or unsafe staffing levels. Functioning as skilled employment and labor lawyers, the practice defends nurses against wrongful termination lawyers claims and retaliation under the Texas Nurse Whistleblower Act. Additionally, the firm assists practitioners facing disciplinary action handled by workplace discrimination lawyers, while contract lawyers review collaborative practice agreements and non-compete clauses.

Protecting Careers Against Administrative and Legal Threats

The intersection of clinical practice and administrative law requires counsel fluent in medical standards. Drawing upon medical malpractice lawyers insight, Willson evaluates clinical records to counter allegations of incompetency or substance misuse. Whether guiding nurses through the Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses (TPAPN) or addressing criminal charges impacting licensure, Willson provides unwavering defense. Clients who seek legal counsel from the firm receive personal attention and seasoned administrative advocacy.

Key Advantages of Choosing Nancy Roper Willson

• Dual Nurse-Attorney Credentials: Advanced nursing degrees (MSN, RN) paired with over thirty-five years of Texas legal experience.
• Nursing Jurisprudence Authority: Former University of Texas at Arlington faculty member teaching nursing jurisprudence and forensics.
• 24/7 Emergency Availability: Round-the-clock accessibility for healthcare workers facing urgent board or employer inquiries.
• Statewide License Defense: Defending registered and vocational nurses before the Texas Board of Nursing across Texas.