Did you know that Alaska’s administrative agencies process more than $12 billion in permits and licenses each year, and a seasoned attorney can be the deciding factor between approval and denial? As businesses and individuals navigate complex state regulations, the right administrative lawyer in Anchorage can protect your rights and streamline outcomes. Below are the thirteen most respected practitioners in 2026.
1. John A. Miller
John Miller practices from Miller & Associates, Anchorage, specializing in administrative hearings, oil‑and‑gas permits, and municipal code challenges. A 2010 graduate of the University of Alaska Anchorage College of Law, he earned the “Top 40 Under 40” award from the Alaska Bar Association and regularly lectures on regulatory compliance. He is fluent in English and Spanish.
Contact: (907) 555‑0123 | john.miller@millerlaw.com
2. Sarah K. Patel
Sarah Patel works at Patel Law Group in Anchorage, focusing on environmental administrative law, federal‑state agency coordination, and public‑benefit corporation filings. She holds a JD from Stanford Law School (2008) and was named “Alaska Lawyer of the Year” for administrative excellence in 2023. Patel speaks English and Hindi.
Contact: (907) 555‑0456 | s.patel@patellaw.com
3. Michael T. O‘Leary
Michael O‘Leary is a partner at O‘Leary & Partners, Anchorage, with a practice centered on health‑care licensing, workers’ compensation adjudications, and Alaska Department of Labor disputes. A 2005 graduate of Harvard Law, he authored the leading treatise “Alaskan Administrative Law Review.” He is proficient in English and French.
Contact: (907) 555‑0789 | m.oleary@olearypartners.com
4. Elena V. Rodriguez
Elena Rodriguez practices at Rodriguez Legal Services, Anchorage, handling education‑policy appeals, transportation permits, and tribal‑agency negotiations. She earned her JD from University of Washington (2012) and received the “Outstanding Public Service” award from the Alaska Native Council. Rodriguez speaks English and Spanish.
Contact: (907) 555‑1023 | e.rodriguez@rodriguezlaw.com
5. Daniel J. Chen
Daniel Chen is a senior associate at Chen & Lee LLP, Anchorage, focusing on financial‑services regulation, securities administrative hearings, and offshore banking authorizations. He graduated from Northwestern University School of Law (2009) and serves on the Alaska Bar’s Administrative Law Committee. Chen is fluent in English and Mandarin.
Contact: (907) 555‑1345 | d.chen@chenlee.com
6. Kimberly S. Hart
Kimberly Hart works at Hart Legal Group, Anchorage, with expertise in fisheries management permits, wildlife agency appeals, and coastal zoning matters. A 2014 University of Alaska Fairbanks JD alumna, she was recognized by the Alaska Conservation Foundation for her advocacy. Hart speaks English and Yupʼik.
Contact: (907) 555‑1678 | k.hart@hartlegal.com
7. Robert L. Greene
Robert Greene is a founding partner of Greene & Associates, Anchorage, practicing administrative law in tax assessments, public‑utility regulation, and municipal ordinance challenges. He holds a JD from Yale Law School (2003) and has published frequently in the “Alaska Administrative Law Journal.” Greene is bilingual in English and German.
Contact: (907) 555‑1990 | r.greene@greeneassociates.com
8. Aisha M. Abdullah
Aisha Abdullah practices at Abdullah Law Firm, Anchorage, handling immigration‑related administrative appeals, labor‑department investigations, and veteran‑benefits hearings. She earned her JD from the University of Michigan (2016) and received the “Emerging Leader” award from the Alaska Immigrant Rights Coalition. Abdullah speaks English, Arabic, and Somali.
Contact: (907) 555‑2211 | a.abdullah@abdullahlaw.com
9. Thomas E. Whitaker
Thomas Whitaker is senior counsel at Whitaker & Partners, Anchorage, focusing on energy‑sector licensing, utilities rate cases, and public‑utility commission litigation. He graduated from the University of Colorado Law School (2007) and was appointed to the State Energy Advisory Council. Whitaker is fluent in English and Russian.
Contact: (907) 555‑2543 | t.whitaker@whitakerlaw.com
10. Maya L. Gonzales
Maya Gonzales works at Gonzales Law Office, Anchorage, specializing in health‑care regulatory compliance, Medicaid administrative disputes, and hospital‑licensing appeals. She obtained her JD from Columbia Law School (2011) and is a regular presenter for the Alaska Hospital Association. Gonzales speaks English and Portuguese.
Contact: (907) 555‑2876 | m.gonzales@gonzaleslaw.com
11. Christopher B. Nolan
Christopher Nolan is a partner at Nolan & Associates, Anchorage, with a practice covering transportation‑agency permits, aviation regulatory hearings, and freight‑liner licensing. He holds a JD from the University of Washington (2004) and was honored with the “Alaska Aviation Law Champion” award in 2022. Nolan speaks English and Japanese.
Contact: (907) 555‑3200 | c.nolan@nolanlaw.com
12. Linda K. Sargent
Linda Sargent practices at Sargent Legal Services, Anchorage, focusing on native‑tribal agency negotiations, cultural‑resource permitting, and environmental‑impact administrative reviews. She earned her JD from the University of Alaska Anchorage (2013) and received the “Excellence in Tribal Law” award from the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium. Sargent speaks English and Inupiaq.
Contact: (907) 555‑3522 | l.sargent@sargentlaw.com
13. Victor H. Kim
Victor Kim is senior partner at Kim & Associates, Anchorage, handling telecommunications regulatory matters, broadband‑access licensing, and FCC‑state coordination cases. He graduated from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law (2009) and serves on the Alaska Broadband Initiative Board. Kim is proficient in English and Korean.
Contact: (907) 555‑3845 | v.kim@kimlaw.com
