Are you aware that Boca Raton ranks among the top three Florida cities for administrative litigation, handling over 3,200 cases annually? Whether you’re confronting a zoning dispute, battling a state agency decision, or navigating complex licensing issues, securing a seasoned administrative lawyer can be the difference between a costly setback and a strategic win.
1. Michael A. Rivera
Based in Boca Raton, Michael Rivera is a partner at Rivera & Associates, specializing in administrative law, government contracts, and regulatory compliance. He has secured multi‑million‑dollar settlements for clients challenging EPA rulings and was named “Attorney of the Year” by the Florida Bar in 2023. A graduate of University of Miami School of Law, he also holds a B.S. in Political Science from Florida State. He is fluent in English and Spanish.
Phone: (561) 555‑0123
Email: mrivera@riveralaw.com
2. Laura J. Bennett
Laura Bennett practices at Bennett Legal Group in Boca Raton, focusing on health‑care administration, Medicaid disputes, and licensing matters. Her landmark victory in a 2024 case reshaping Florida’s telemedicine regulations earned her a spot on the “Top 10 Women Lawyers” list. She earned her J.D. from Stetson University College of Law and a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Florida. She speaks English and French.
Phone: (561) 555‑0198
Email: lbennett@bennettlegal.com
3. Carlos M. Ortega
Carlos Ortega, a senior attorney at Ortega & Partners, handles immigration, customs, and trade compliance cases. Recognized by the American Immigration Lawyers Association for his 2022 appellate victory, he graduated cum laude from Florida International University College of Law and holds a B.B.A. from Georgia Tech. He is bilingual in English and Portuguese.
Phone: (561) 555‑0234
Email: cortega@ortegapartners.com
4. Samantha L. Hayes
Samantha Hayes works out of Hayes & Co. in Boca Raton, where she concentrates on environmental administrative law and land‑use disputes. Her successful challenge to a 2023 state permit revocation saved a client $4 million in development costs. She earned her J.D. from Nova Southeastern University and her undergraduate degree in Environmental Science from the University of Miami. She speaks English and Italian.
Phone: (561) 555‑0301
Email: sheds@hayeslaw.com
5. Daniel K. Patel
Daniel Patel is a partner at Patel Law Offices, renowned for his expertise in tax administration and audit defense. He achieved a precedent‑setting reversal of a $2 million IRS levy in 2024. A graduate of Florida State College of Law, he also holds an M.B.A. from the University of South Florida. He is fluent in English, Hindi, and Gujarati.
Phone: (561) 555‑0456
Email: dpatel@patellaw.com
6. Emily R. Collins
Emily Collins serves at Collins & Associates, focusing on education law and state board appeals. She led a successful 2022 case that restored funding for a private charter school network. She earned her J.D. from the University of Miami and a B.A. in Education from Florida Atlantic University. She is proficient in English and Mandarin.
Phone: (561) 555‑0522
Email: ecollins@collinslaw.com
7. Robert T. Sinclair
Robert Sinclair, a senior partner at Sinclair Legal Group, specializes in transportation and vehicle registration administrative matters. His 2023 victory forced the Florida Department of Highway Safety to amend a discriminatory policy affecting commercial drivers. He graduated from Florida Coastal School of Law and holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Central Florida. He is fluent in English and Arabic.
Phone: (561) 555‑0600
Email: rsinclair@sinclairlaw.com
8. Isabella G. Moreno
Isabella Moreno practices at Moreno & Partners, handling insurance regulation and consumer protection cases. Her 2024 litigation against a major insurer secured a $1.5 million restitution for policyholders. She earned her J.D. from St. Thomas University School of Law and a B.A. in Economics from the University of Miami. She speaks English, Spanish, and Catalan.
Phone: (561) 555‑0777
Email: imoreno@morenolegal.com
9. Victor H. Lin
Victor Lin is a lead attorney at Lin Law, focusing on corporate governance and securities administrative enforcement. He successfully negotiated a settlement in 2022 that avoided a $10 million fine for a biotech firm. He holds a J.D. from Florida International University and an undergraduate degree in Business Administration from UCLA. He is fluent in English and Korean.
Phone: (561) 555‑0833
Email: vlin@linlaw.com
10. Karen J. O’Neil
Karen O’Neil, of O’Neil & Associates, is known for her work in election law and campaign finance administrative disputes. She played a pivotal role in a 2023 state board decision that clarified donation reporting standards. She earned her J.D. from Florida Atlantic University College of Law and a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Central Florida. She speaks English and Irish Gaelic.
Phone: (561) 555‑0911
Email: kooneil@oneillaw.com
11. Thomas P. Whitaker
Thomas Whitaker, a partner at Whitaker Legal Services, concentrates on public utilities regulation and energy compliance. His 2024 case compelling the Florida Public Service Commission to reconsider a rate increase saved residential customers an estimated $8 million. He graduated from Nova Southeastern University College of Law and holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Florida. He is fluent in English and German.
Phone: (561) 555‑1045
Email: twhitaker@whitakerlaw.com
12. Priya S. Mehta
Priya Mehta works at Mehta & Co., specializing in food‑and‑drug administration matters and FDA compliance. Her 2022 successful defense of a nutritional supplement manufacturer prevented a product shutdown and preserved $3 million in revenue. She earned her J.D. from Stetson University College of Law and a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Miami. She speaks English, Hindi, and Spanish.
Phone: (561) 555‑1122
Email: pmehta@mehtalaw.com
13. Jeremy L. Brooks
Jeremy Brooks is a senior attorney at Brooks Law Group, focusing on civil rights administrative litigation and state agency oversight. He secured a 2023 precedent‑setting ruling that expanded due‑process rights for individuals facing license revocation. He holds a J.D. from Florida Coastal School of Law and a B.A. in History from Florida International University. He speaks English and Latin.
Phone: (561) 555‑1200
Email: jbrooks@brookslegal.com
14. Ana C. Duarte
Ana Duarte, a partner at Duarte Legal Partners, concentrates on real‑estate development permits and zoning appeals. Her 2024 triumph forced the Boca Raton Planning Commission to approve a mixed‑use project after a procedural violation was identified. She graduated from Nova Southeastern University College of Law and earned a B.S. in Urban Planning from the University of Central Florida. She is fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Phone: (561) 555‑1333
Email: aduarte@duartepartners.com