Sharp & Cobos, L.L.P.

Sharp & Cobos, L.L.P. is an Austin-based law firm focused exclusively on healthcare and administrative law, representing physicians and other licensed healthcare professionals throughout Texas. For medical professionals facing a complaint, investigation, licensing issue, or disciplinary proceeding, working with a Texas Medical License Defense Attorney can help them understand the regulatory process, respond appropriately, and protect their professional interests.

Founded in 1999 by Michael R. Sharp and Antonio “Tony” Cobos, the firm has built its practice around the legal and regulatory challenges healthcare providers encounter throughout their careers. Today, attorneys Antonio Cobos, Courtney Newton, and Christopher Sharp bring more than 100 years of combined legal experience to the firm. Their backgrounds include extensive work involving the Texas Medical Board, state healthcare agencies, administrative proceedings, and professional licensing matters.

Professional license defense remains a central part of the firm’s work. Sharp & Cobos represents healthcare professionals facing complaints, investigations, proposed disciplinary actions, and other proceedings before licensing boards and regulatory agencies. The attorneys also assist physicians and other providers with licensure applications, renewals, credentialing concerns, and matters involving previous disciplinary history, malpractice issues, peer review, or other circumstances that may affect licensing eligibility

A Texas Medical License Defense Attorney at Sharp & Cobos can also assist when a licensing dispute progresses beyond the initial investigation. The firm’s attorneys have substantial experience with contested administrative cases before the State Office of Administrative Hearings, commonly known as SOAH. Depending on the circumstances, a matter may involve formal hearings, discovery, negotiation, settlement conferences, or mediation.

The firm’s healthcare law practice extends beyond medical board complaints. Sharp & Cobos handles peer review and credentialing proceedings, Medicare and Medicaid audits and reimbursement matters, federal healthcare provider exclusions, controlled substance and DEA-related issues, HIPAA concerns, and other regulatory matters that can affect a healthcare professional’s license, practice, or ability to participate in government programs.

The attorneys’ prior government experience provides additional perspective when advising healthcare professionals. Antonio Cobos previously served as General Counsel and Senior Staff Attorney for the Texas Medical Board. Courtney Newton served as Assistant General Counsel for the Texas Medical Board and previously worked with the Texas Attorney General’s Office. Christopher Sharp has decades of experience representing physicians in Texas Medical Board and hospital peer review matters.

For a physician whose license and livelihood may be affected by a regulatory matter, early legal guidance can be important. A Texas Medical License Defense Attorney with Sharp & Cobos can evaluate the situation, explain the administrative process, help prepare an appropriate response, and represent the healthcare professional before the relevant board or agency.

From its Austin office, Sharp & Cobos provides focused legal representation for healthcare professionals across Texas who need guidance with licensing, disciplinary, credentialing, peer review, and regulatory matters.