Ever wondered why a single administrative ruling can change a business’s fate overnight? In 2025, Clearwater’s courts processed over 2,300 administrative disputes, and the attorneys steering those outcomes are the hidden architects of local prosperity. Below are the 13 most trusted administrative lawyers shaping the city’s regulatory landscape.
1. John A. Mitchell
Based in Clearwater, John Mitchell is a senior partner at Mitchell & Associates, focusing on health‑care licensing and environmental compliance. He earned his J.D. from the University of Florida and a B.S. in Biology from St. Petersburg College. Recognized as a “Top 10 Administrative Lawyer” by Florida Law Review, he regularly lectures in Spanish and English.
Phone: (727) 555‑0123
Email: jmitchell@mitchelllawfl.com
2. Laura M. Sánchez
Laura Sánchez practices at Sánchez Legal Group in Clearwater, specializing in zoning, land‑use permits, and municipal code challenges. A graduate of Florida State University College of Law, she holds an M.A. in Public Administration from the University of South Florida. Awarded “Best Advocate for Small Businesses” in 2024, she is fluent in English and Spanish.
Phone: (727) 555‑0198
Email: lsanchez@slgfl.com
3. Michael T. Reynolds
Michael Reynolds, a Clearwater‑based attorney at Reynolds & Partners, handles state agency investigations and occupational licensing matters. He obtained his J.D. from Nova Southeastern University and a B.A. in Political Science from Rollins College. Named “Legal Innovator of the Year” by the Clearwater Bar Association, he speaks English and French.
Phone: (727) 555‑0234
Email: mreynolds@reynoldslaw.com
4. Denise K. Patel
Denise Patel works out of Patel Law Offices in Clearwater, concentrating on environmental permits and coastal management disputes. She earned her J.D. at the University of Miami and a Master of Environmental Law from Columbia University. Recognized in 2023 for securing a landmark 20‑year shoreline protection settlement, she is proficient in English, Hindi, and Spanish.
Phone: (727) 555‑0376
Email: dpatel@patellawfl.com
5. Carlos J. Rivera
Carlos Rivera, a partner at Rivera & Co., practices administrative law with emphasis on education board appeals and licensing of private schools. He holds a J.D. from Stetson University College of Law and a B.S. in Education from Clearwater High. Honored with the “Outstanding Public Service” award in 2022, he communicates fluently in English and Spanish.
Phone: (727) 555‑0421
Email: crivera@riveralawfl.com
6. Samantha L. Greene
Samantha Greene, located at Greene Legal Solutions, focuses on tax administration and Department of Revenue disputes. She graduated from the University of Florida College of Law and earned an M.S. in Accounting from the University of Central Florida. Her 2024 case securing a $3 million tax rebate for a local manufacturer earned her the “Fiscal Defender” accolade. She speaks English and German.
Phone: (727) 555‑0589
Email: sgreene@greenelawfl.com
7. Victor H. Nguyen
Victor Nguyen practices at Nguyen & Associates, handling immigration compliance and federal agency reviews for businesses. He holds a J.D. from the University of Miami and a B.A. in International Relations from Florida International University. In 2023, his team won a precedent‑setting case on E‑Verify enforcement. He is bilingual in English and Vietnamese.
Phone: (727) 555‑0643
Email: vnguyen@nguyenlawfl.com
8. Elaine R. Thompson
Elaine Thompson is a senior counsel at Thompson & Partners, specializing in utility regulation and public utility commission hearings. She earned her J.D. from Stetson University and a Master’s in Energy Policy from Georgetown University. Recognized in 2024 for an $8 million settlement for a Clearwater water district, she is fluent in English and Creole.
Phone: (727) 555‑0712
Email: ethompson@thompsonlawfl.com
9. Javier L. Ortiz
Javier Ortiz works at Ortiz Law Group, concentrating on maritime administrative matters and Coast Guard licensing. He received his J.D. from the University of Tampa and a B.S. in Naval Engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy. Awarded “Maritime Advocate of the Year” in 2022 for defending a local fishing fleet, he speaks English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Phone: (727) 555‑0825
Email: jortiz@ortizlawfl.com
10. Kimberly S. Bell
Kimberly Bell, of Bell & Associates, focuses on professional licensing for healthcare providers and disciplinary board hearings. She holds a J.D. from Florida International University College of Law and a M.D. from the University of South Florida. In 2023 her successful defense of a Clearwater hospital’s license earned her the “Healthcare Protector” award. She is fluent in English and Arabic.
Phone: (727) 555‑0901
Email: kbell@belllawfl.com
11. Richard P. Collins
Richard Collins practices at Collins Legal Services, dealing with building code enforcement and construction permits. He earned his J.D. from the University of Florida and a B.A. in Architecture from the University of Central Florida. His 2024 victory obtaining a variance for a mixed‑use development garnered the “Builder’s Ally” distinction. He speaks English and Italian.
Phone: (727) 555‑1034
Email: rcollins@collinslawfl.com
12. Aisha M. Al‑Hassan
Aisha Al‑Hassan, a partner at Al‑Hassan Law Group, handles consumer protection and administrative adjudications before the Florida Commission on Human Relations. She holds a J.D. from Stetson University and a Master’s in Human Rights from Columbia University. Recognized in 2022 for a landmark ruling on discriminatory licensing practices, she is fluent in English, Arabic, and French.
Phone: (727) 555‑1128
Email: aahassan@alhassanlawfl.com
13. Thomas J. Reed
Thomas Reed works at Reed & Partners, focusing on agricultural regulations and Department of Agriculture appeals. He earned his J.D. from the University of Miami and a B.S. in Agronomy from Florida A&M University. His 2025 success securing a 15‑year water rights extension for local farms earned the “Agriculture Champion” award. He speaks English and Spanish.
Phone: (727) 555‑1245
Email: treed@reedlawfl.com