Served? Better Be Protected! BGL's Top Three Tips For Responding To Administrative Subpoenas.

For lawyers and non-lawyers alike, subpoenas can be scary. Being served brings with it a whole host of questions: Did I do something wrong? Am I in trouble? Will I have to close my business's doors? What do I do next?

Subpoenas are legal documents that carry with them the full force of the law. Any number of negative consequences can happen if you bury your head in the sand and ignore them, including license suspensions, monetary penalties, and further sleepless nights. The anxiety induced by a subpoena can be further exacerbated when it is served by a regulatory agency, and particularly ones that control a person's professional or business license. Many clients come to our firm asking what to do if they receive an administrative subpoena from such agencies, including the Maryland Medicaid Fraud Control Unit or professional licensing boards like the Maryland Board of Physicians.