Do you know that Arlington businesses file over 12,000 administrative disputes each year, and the outcome often hinges on the expertise of just one attorney? In 2026 the demand for seasoned administrative lawyers has surged, and the following professionals have distinguished themselves by turning complex government regulations into strategic advantages for their clients.
1. Michael J. Patel
Based in Arlington, Michael practices at Patel & Associates, focusing on administrative law, licensing, and regulatory compliance. He has secured victories in 30+ state agency hearings, earned the Texas Bar’s “Outstanding Administrative Litigator” award in 2024, and authored the widely cited “Texas Administrative Review Manual.” He holds a J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law and a B.S. in Political Science from UT‑Arlington. Fluent in English and Spanish.
Phone: (817) 555‑0123 Email: mjpatel@patelfirm.com
2. Laura K. Nguyen
Operating out of Arlington, Laura is a senior partner at Nguyen Legal Group, where she handles administrative hearings, public records disputes, and environmental agency matters. Her litigation led to a precedent‑setting ruling on air quality permits in 2025, and she was named “Top Administrative Lawyer” by Texas Monthly. She earned her J.D. at Southern Methodist University and a B.A. in International Relations from Baylor. She speaks English, Vietnamese, and French.
Phone: (817) 555‑0198 Email: lkn@nglegroup.com
3. Samuel T. Brooks
Samuel practices at Brooks Law Offices in Arlington, specializing in health‑care administrative law and Medicare/Medicaid compliance. He guided a regional hospital through a $4 million settlement with the Texas Health Agency and received the “Healthcare Compliance Champion” award in 2023. He holds a J.D. from Texas A&M University School of Law and a B.S. in Biology from Texas State. Languages: English and Arabic.
Phone: (817) 555‑0234 Email: sbrooks@brookslaw.com
4. Elena V. Ramirez
Elena works at Ramirez & Partners, Arlington, focusing on education‑related administrative law, school board appeals, and special‑education compliance. She successfully overturned a state audit that threatened funding for over 20 schools, earning the “Educator Advocate” accolade in 2024. She graduated with a J.D. from St. Mary’s University and a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Texas at Arlington. She is fluent in English and Portuguese.
Phone: (817) 555‑0301 Email: eramirez@ramirezpartners.com
5. David L. Cho
David is a principal attorney at Cho Administrative Law Firm, Arlington, handling transportation licensing, Department of Motor Vehicles disputes, and municipal regulatory matters. His defense of a major logistics company saved it from a $2 million fine, highlighting his strategic acumen. He earned his J.D. from Texas Tech University School of Law and a B.A. in Economics from Texas A&M‑Commerce. Languages: English and Korean.
Phone: (817) 555‑0376 Email: dlocho@chofirm.com
6. Priya S. Mehta
Priya serves as a lead counsel at Mehta Legal Services, Arlington, where she concentrates on environmental administrative law, permitting, and compliance audits. Her work secured a landmark exemption for a renewable‑energy project, and she was honored with the “Green Law Advocate” award in 2025. She holds a J.D. from University of Houston Law Center and a M.S. in Environmental Science from Texas A&M. Fluent in English and Hindi.
Phone: (817) 555‑0429 Email: pmehta@mehtalegal.com
7. Christopher J. Allen
Christopher practices at Allen & Associates in Arlington, focusing on tax‑administrative disputes and IRS audit representation. He reduced a corporate client’s liability by $1.8 million through successful appeal, earning recognition in the “Texas Tax Litigation Hall of Fame.” He obtained his J.D. from South Texas College of Law and a B.B.A. from Texas State University. Languages: English and German.
Phone: (817) 555‑0550 Email: callen@allenlaw.com
8. Fatima A. Hussein
Fatima is a partner at Hussein Law Group, Arlington, where she handles immigration administrative proceedings, DHS adjudications, and visa compliance. She achieved a 96 % success rate in asylum cases in 2025 and was named “Immigration Law Leader” by the Texas Immigration Bar. She earned a J.D. from Texas Southern University and a B.A. in History from the University of Texas at Dallas. Fluent in English, Arabic, and Turkish.
Phone: (817) 555‑0602 Email: fhussein@husseinlaw.com
9. Marcus E. Collins
Marcus works out of Collins Administrative Law, Arlington, specializing in utility regulation and public‑utility commission hearings. He negotiated a settlement that protected a regional utility’s service area, garnering the “Utility Law Innovator” award in 2024. He holds a J.D. from University of Texas School of Law and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M‑Kingsville. Languages: English and Spanish.
Phone: (817) 555‑0715 Email: mcollins@collinslaw.com
10. Sophia L. Reed
Sophia practices at Reed & Co., Arlington, focusing on municipal code enforcement and zoning appeals. She successfully overturned a city ordinance that threatened a historic district, earning a “Preservation Advocate” commendation. She received her J.D. from Texas College of Law and a B.A. in Urban Planning from the University of North Texas. She speaks English and French.
Phone: (817) 555‑0840 Email: sreed@reedco.com
11. Victor M. Ortega
Victor is a senior associate at Ortega Law Office, Arlington, concentrating on labor‑administrative disputes with the Texas Workforce Commission. He secured a precedent‑setting decision that reinstated benefits for over 300 workers, recognized by the Labor Law Association. He earned a J.D. from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law and a B.S. in Industrial Relations from Texas State. Languages: English and Spanish.
Phone: (817) 555‑0899 Email: vrolga@ortegaoffice.com
12. Hannah J. Brooks
Hannah works at Brooks & Keller, Arlington, handling consumer protection administrative cases before the Texas Attorney General’s Office. She led a class‑action that recovered $3 million for consumers, receiving the “Consumer Rights Champion” award in 2025. She holds a J.D. from Texas A&M University School of Law and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Texas at Arlington. Fluent in English and Mandarin.
Phone: (817) 555‑0955 Email: hbrogskeller@bkfirm.com
13. Thomas R. Caldwell
Thomas serves as a principal attorney at Caldwell Law Group, Arlington, focusing on aerospace and defense administrative law, including Department of Defense contract disputes. He won a decisive appeal that safeguarded a local aerospace firm’s $10 million contract, earning a “Defense Industry Advocate” citation. He earned his J.D. from Texas Tech University School of Law and a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Texas at Dallas. Languages: English and Russian.
Phone: (817) 555‑1023 Email: tcaldwell@caldwelllaw.com