Board hearing scheduled for Doctor Philip Rosenthal amid attorney concerns

The Board of Examiners of Psychologists convened on July 2, 2025, to address several key matters concerning the ongoing case of Dr. Philip Rosenthal. The meeting began with a review of board exhibit 7, which was identified as the certified mail return receipt for the last notice of hearing.

During the discussions, it was noted that Dr. Rosenthal had reached out to attorney Paul Whitaker to cancel his appointment with the committee. The board members discussed a voice message left by Dr. Rosenthal, indicating he had just spoken with an attorney regarding the matter. The chair emphasized the need for a letter of representation if Dr. Rosenthal intended to retain legal counsel.

The board proceeded to enter several documents into the record. Board exhibit 8 was the notice of continued hearing dated December 16, 2024. Following this, board exhibit 9 was introduced, which included the certified mail return receipt sent to Dr. Rosenthal's personal address, confirming receipt of the notice. The receipt was signed by Dr. Rosenthal and was received back in the office on December 30, 2024.

Further communication from attorney Whitaker was entered as board exhibit 11, stating that he would not be present at the hearing but anticipated having a prepared statement. Lastly, board exhibit 12 included an email from the board to Dr. Rosenthal, detailing the virtual hearing scheduled for June 9, 2025, at 8:45 AM, along with the Microsoft Teams link.

The board concluded that there was sufficient notice provided to Dr. Rosenthal regarding the upcoming hearing. The discussions highlighted the procedural steps being taken to ensure all parties were informed and prepared for the next stages of the hearing process.