Do you know that more than 30 percent of disputes involving state agencies in Michigan end up in litigation, yet a skilled administrative lawyer can cut that risk dramatically? In Clinton, where government‑contracting firms and local municipalities thrive, having a specialist on speed‑dial can be the difference between a costly settlement and a clean win. Below are the eleven most respected administrative law practitioners serving Clinton and the surrounding region in 2026.
1. Sarah L. Montgomery
Based in Clinton, Montgomery practices at Montgomery & Associates, focusing on regulatory compliance, zoning appeals, and employment‑agency disputes. She earned a JD from Michigan State University, was named “Top Administrative Lawyer” by Detroit Legal Review in 2024, and regularly lectures for the Michigan Bar Association. Fluent in English and Spanish.
Phone: (517) 555‑0123 – Email: s.montgomery@montgomerylaw.com
2. Daniel K. Patel
Patel works out of Patel Law Offices in Clinton, specializing in environmental licensing, public‑benefit corporation governance, and state‑agency litigation. A graduate of the University of Michigan Law School, he received the 2025 “Emerging Leader in Administrative Law” award from the Michigan Lawyers Foundation. He speaks English and Hindi.
Phone: (517) 555‑0198 – Email: d.patel@patellaw.com
3. Jenna M. O’Connor
O’Connor, a partner at O’Connor & Reed, handles health‑care regulatory matters, workers’ compensation appeals, and municipal code enforcement. She holds a JD from Wayne State University and a Master of Public Policy from the University of Michigan. Recognized by Clinton Gazette as a “Legal Powerhouse” in 2023. Bilingual in English and French.
Phone: (517) 555‑0234 – Email: j.oconnor@oconnorreed.com
4. Miguel A. Rivera
Rivera practices at Rivera Administrative Law in Clinton, where he focuses on education‑agency disputes, transportation permits, and public‑sector contracts. He earned his JD from Michigan State University and was a 2022 recipient of the “Attorney of the Year – Administrative Law” honor from the State Bar of Michigan. Fluent in English and Portuguese.
Phone: (517) 555‑0371 – Email: m.rivera@riveralaw.com
5. Karen B. Liu
Liu is a senior associate at Liu & Partners, Clinton, handling licensing, tax‑agency negotiations, and social‑services compliance. A cum laude graduate of the University of Michigan Law School, she published a widely cited article on Michigan’s administrative rulemaking process in the Michigan Law Review (2023). She speaks English and Mandarin.
Phone: (517) 555‑0456 – Email: k.liu@liulaw.com
6. Thomas J. Greene
Greene leads the administrative division of Greene Legal Services, based in Clinton. His practice covers election‑law challenges, zoning variances, and state‑agency disciplinary hearings. He received his JD from Wayne State and was awarded the “Community Impact Award” by the Clinton Chamber of Commerce in 2024. Conversant in English and Arabic.
Phone: (517) 555‑0589 – Email: t.greene@greenelaw.com
7. Alicia R. Dawson
Dawson works at Dawson & Co., a boutique firm in Clinton, specializing in environmental compliance, public‑utility regulation, and grant‑administration disputes. She graduated from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law and serves on the Michigan Administrative Law Advisory Committee. She is fluent in English and German.
Phone: (517) 555‑0623 – Email: a.dawson@dawsonlaw.com
8. Victor H. Sinclair
Sinclair, a solo practitioner in Clinton, handles veterans‑benefits appeals, labor‑agency hearings, and professional‑license defense. He earned his JD from Michigan State University and was highlighted in Legal 500 for “Consistent Success in Administrative Litigation” (2025). Languages: English and Polish.
Phone: (517) 555‑0741 – Email: v.sinclair@sinclairlaw.com
9. Emily J. Patel
Emily Patel is a senior counsel at Patel & Morris LLP, Clinton, focusing on transportation‑authority permits, public‑housing compliance, and grant‑administration matters. She holds a JD from the University of Michigan and a LL.M. in Administrative Law from Georgetown University. Recognized by Law360 as a “Rising Star” in 2024. She speaks English and Gujarati.
Phone: (517) 555‑0802 – Email: e.patel@patelmorris.com
10. Christopher L. Hayes
Hayes leads the administrative team at Hayes & Fields, Clinton, with expertise in health‑department licensing, Medicaid disputes, and state‑agency contract negotiations. He received his JD from Wayne State and was the 2023 recipient of the “Best Advocate – Administrative Law” award from the Michigan Association of Attorneys. Bilingual in English and Italian.
Phone: (517) 555‑0935 – Email: c.hayes@hayesfields.com
11. Nadia S. Al‑Mansour
Al‑Mansour is a partner at Al‑Mansour Legal Group, Clinton, specializing in immigration‑agency rulings, educational‑policy appeals, and municipal‑code litigation. She earned her JD from the University of Michigan and was elected to the Michigan Board of Administrative Law Fellows in 2024. She speaks English, Arabic, and French.
Phone: (517) 555‑1054 – Email: n.almansour@almansourlaw.com