Professional License Defense Archives - Michael V. Favia & Associates

Why Licensed Professionals Should Think Twice Before Representing Themselves Before The IDFPR

nick@lonestarcontentmarketing.comJuly 31, 2026July 31, 2026

Healthcare professionals spend years developing the knowledge and skills necessary to care for patients. Physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, therapists, and countless other licensed professionals are highly trained experts in their respective fields. Unfortunately, when a complaint is filed with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), many professionals make the understandable mistake of […]

Protecting Your Professional License Before a Complaint Becomes a Crisis

nick@lonestarcontentmarketing.comJanuary 8, 2026January 8, 2026

For licensed professionals, a career is not just a job. It is the result of years of education, training, financial investment, and personal sacrifice. Physicians, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, and other regulated professionals depend on their licenses to earn a living and serve the public. When that license is threatened, the consequences can be immediate and […]

The Responsibilities of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

nick@lonestarcontentmarketing.comApril 19, 2023April 20, 2023

The Responsibilities of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

Major Opioid Bust: 60 Doctors and Pharmacists Charged

nick@lonestarcontentmarketing.comApril 26, 2019April 26, 2019

Illinois doctors, nurses, dentists, and other licensed healthcare professionals trust Chicago IDFPR Michael V. Favia to represent them in court and before state regulatory agencies like the IDFPR. Favia is a former Illinois assistant attorney general and he was also a chief of prosecutions at the formerly named Illinois Department of Professional Regulation. Having been the prosecutor, Mike Favia knows what the IDFPR is concerned about and how to represent his clients in their best light.

Criminal Defense and Professional Licensing Defense Podcast with Gus Kostopoulos

Gus Kostopoulos Podcast on Criminal Defense and Professional Licensing Defense

nick@lonestarcontentmarketing.comJanuary 25, 2019January 25, 2019

Gus Kostopoulos: Criminal Defense and Professional Licensing Welcome to the Illinois Professional Licensing Associates podcast, brought to you by healthcare practice and licensing defense lawyer, Michael V. Favia. Michael V. Favia & Associates in Chicago represents licensed professionals before regulatory agencies such as the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). Chicago area criminal […]

Michael V. Favia is a Chicago IDFPR Attorney

Michael V. Favia: Chicago IDFPR Attorney

nick@lonestarcontentmarketing.comSeptember 6, 2018September 6, 2018

About Michael V. Favia and Chicago IDFPR Licensing Defense The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) issues and regulates your professional license to practice and Michael V. Favia is a Chicago IDFPR attorney you can trust and when you need legal advice and representation. He is a former Chief of Prosecutions when the department […]

Pill mills: Investigations and consequences

nick@lonestarcontentmarketing.comAugust 8, 2018

Pill mills: Investigations and consequences Pain clinics are abundant in many states and so are pill mills. In New York, Ohio and Chicago recent pill mill investigations caused raids and arrests of doctors and staff complicit in running pill mills where the doctors write prescriptions for pain narcotics like they are giving out candy at […]

ISBA lawsuit seeks injunction of IDFPR discipline of two attorneys for unauthorized real estate appraisal practice

Michael V. FaviaJuly 28, 2017

Two Illinois attorneys face potential prosecution by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) but the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) filed a lawsuit seeking an injunction and declaration that IDFPR lacks the authority to regulate certain practices. At issue in the ISBA complaint filed July 11, 2017 in the Circuit Court of […]

Experience matters: Hiring the best healthcare licensing lawyer

nick@lonestarcontentmarketing.comOctober 14, 2016

How much did it cost you to become a licensed and practicing healthcare professional? While doing the math, in addition to the hard cost of tuition for many years of school, remember to include the opportunity cost of all else you may have done to earn money while you dedicated your life and career path […]

Murder conviction: Doctor gets 30 years, patient drugs overprescribed

nick@lonestarcontentmarketing.comFebruary 19, 2016

In a landmark legal decision earlier this month, the doctor convicted by a jury for second-degree murder of patients was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison.[i] The doctor allegedly overprescribed drugs to patients. In response to the landmark decision and murder conviction, the medical community may change the rules and protocols for managing […]

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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I am the marketing guy for Michael V Favia and have known him for at least 10 years. We were both on the John Marshall Alumni Board together, when he was President. From time to time I've sent Mike referrals and I always hear positive reports from my friends and colleagues I've sent bis way for personal injury matters and nurse licensing issues. Great firm amd I'm so happy to be able to work with them all.
  
 
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   Jeremy Winter 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mike and Jackie are the best. If you are in need for top notch, compassionate, and smart lawyers---look no further!
  
 
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   Esther Vega 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I've known Mike both personally and professionally for over 25 years. Anything I do that requires a lawyer, Mike is my guy. He's incredibly experienced and knowledgeable in the law and gets the job done. I have recommended Mike to family and friends and he has done well for them. Mike also has a team of Associates that are ready to help at a moment's notice. If you need an attorney, give Michael a call; you won't go wrong.
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I was rear ended by a reckless, moronic truck driver three years ago in Indiana. I live in Illinois, and I am a truck driver as well, so I was referred to Michael by my doctor. Despite the accident happening in Indiana, I felt that Michael and Tom Kain came through for me. Insurance companies for the trucking industry loves to be a pain in the rear when it comes to settlements, and this one was no exception. Michael made sure that all of my bills was accounted for, paid,  and his expenses were very fair. I would have no trouble in recommending Michael to other people. He is very down to earth and will not make false promises. I received a good settlement in despite of Indiana's nutty laws, and am glad of the results.
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great team very experienced attorney you can count  on Mike  Favia and team to have your best interest
  
 
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   Mike Wiley 
 
 
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very skilled, knows his work, done quicky

Nick Augustine, J.D.

I am the marketing guy for Michael V Favia and have known him for at least 10 years. We were both on the John Marshall Alumni Board together, when he was President. From time to time I've sent Mike referrals and I always hear positive reports from my friends and colleagues I've sent bis way for personal injury matters and nurse licensing issues. Great firm amd I'm so happy to be able to work with them all.

Jeremy Winter

Mike and Jackie are the best. If you are in need for top notch, compassionate, and smart lawyers---look no further!

Esther Vega

I've known Mike both personally and professionally for over 25 years. Anything I do that requires a lawyer, Mike is my guy. He's incredibly experienced and knowledgeable in the law and gets the job done. I have recommended Mike to family and friends and he has done well for them. Mike also has a team of Associates that are ready to help at a moment's notice. If you need an attorney, give Michael a call; you won't go wrong.

Tarzan

I was rear ended by a reckless, moronic truck driver three years ago in Indiana. I live in Illinois, and I am a truck driver as well, so I was referred to Michael by my doctor. Despite the accident happening in Indiana, I felt that Michael and Tom Kain came through for me. Insurance companies for the trucking industry loves to be a pain in the rear when it comes to settlements, and this one was no exception. Michael made sure that all of my bills was accounted for, paid, and his expenses were very fair. I would have no trouble in recommending Michael to other people. He is very down to earth and will not make false promises. I received a good settlement in despite of Indiana's nutty laws, and am glad of the results.

Paul Misceo

Great team very experienced attorney you can count on Mike Favia and team to have your best interest

Mike Wiley

Very knowledgeable and friendly

Patrick Nixon

Very skilled, knows his work, done quicky