[QUOTE=Capt. Phoenix;77470]And that happens very rarely. The problem is usually that the person in question is too lazy our stupid to figure out their own question.[/QUOTE]
The good licensing guys provide a service just like the tax guy, lawyer or the lobbyist. They use their expertise and experience to make sure you get what you deserve and grease the skids with their contacts. IF I thought I may have an issue with an upgrade or renewal I’d use them just like I use any other expert. I am too busy working to become a CFR expert on a matter that only occurs every few years with constantly changing requirements. I would have no problem paying my fee and turning my stuff in to a facilitator to move things along. The NMC would probably rather deal with such an agent also since most agents have more experience than the average NMC employee.
Lots of people have been mislead and steered wrong by wheelhouse lawyers who tend to piss off the powers that be more than they provide good advice.