Did you know that 42 percent of Texas businesses face an administrative hearing each year, yet only a handful of attorneys specialize in navigating the complex web of state and federal agencies? In Corpus Christi, a growing hub for energy, maritime, and environmental regulation, the right administrative lawyer can mean the difference between a costly sanction and a swift resolution. Below are the 13 most respected practitioners in the field as of 2026.
1. Maria L. Torres
A Corpus Christi native, Maria practices at Torres & Associates, focusing on regulatory compliance, licensing, and agency appeals. She was named a Texas Super Lawyer in Administrative Law for three consecutive years and successfully defended a multimillion‑dollar offshore drilling permit case. Maria earned her J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law and is fluent in English and Spanish.
Phone: (361) 555‑0123 Email: mtorres@torreslaw.com
2. James K. Whitaker
James is a senior partner at Whitaker Legal Group, specializing in environmental and occupational safety disputes before the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. He received the 2025 Texas Bar Association’s “Outstanding Advocate” award and holds a JD from Baylor Law School. He conducts his practice in English and is conversational in French.
Phone: (361) 555‑0198 Email: jwhitaker@whitakerlegal.com
3. Alyssa M. Chen
Alyssa heads the Administrative Litigation unit at Chen & Partners, handling health‑care licensing and Medicaid fraud investigations. Her landmark 2024 victory secured the reinstatement of a regional hospital’s certifications. She graduated magna cum laude from Texas A&M University School of Law and speaks English and Mandarin.
Phone: (361) 555‑0234 Email: achen@chenpartners.com
4. Robert “Bob” J. Castillo
Bob brings 20 years of experience at Castillo Law, focusing on maritime and port authority matters. He successfully appealed a federal customs seizure in 2023, saving his client $3 million. He earned his J.D. from South Texas College of Law and is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Phone: (361) 555‑0301 Email: rcastillo@castillolaw.com
5. Denise K. Patel
Denise, a founding member of Patel & Co., represents small businesses in state licensing and workers’ compensation disputes. She was recognized by the Corpus Christi Business Journal’s “Top 40 Under 40” in 2025. Denise holds a JD from St. Mary’s University School of Law and speaks English and Hindi.
Phone: (361) 555‑0376 Email: dpatel@patelco.com
6. Victor S. Orozco
Victor leads the Government Relations practice at Orozco & Wright, handling zoning, land‑use, and municipal code challenges. He authored a widely cited 2024 article on Texas city‑level administrative procedure. Victor earned his law degree from the University of Houston Law Center and is fluent in English and Spanish.
Phone: (361) 555‑0420 Email: voz@orozcowright.com
7. Kimberly R. Hayes
Kimberly practices at Hayes Law Group, focusing on education and licensing issues for Texas public schools. She secured a precedent‑setting decision in 2022 that protected teachers’ tenure rights. Kimberly holds a J.D. from Texas State University School of Law and speaks English and Portuguese.
Phone: (361) 555‑0489 Email: khayes@hayeslaw.com
8. Thomas L. Freeman
Thomas is a partner at Freeman & Associates, concentrating on immigration and customs administration. He successfully defended a regional port’s customs compliance program in a 2023 federal hearing. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin School of Law and is proficient in English and Arabic.
Phone: (361) 555‑0532 Email: tfreeman@freemanlaw.com
9. Elena V. Morales
Elena heads the Administrative Appeals division at Morales Legal Services, focusing on public utilities and energy regulation. Her 2025 appeal resulted in a revised rate‑setting methodology benefiting consumers statewide. Elena earned her JD from Texas Tech University School of Law and is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Phone: (361) 555‑0604 Email: emorales@moraleslegal.com
10. Samuel D. Greene
Samuel is a senior counsel at Greene & Bowen, handling tax administration and audit litigation. He was honored with the 2024 “Best Tax Lawyer” award by Texas Law Review. Samuel holds a J.D. from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law and speaks English and German.
Phone: (361) 555‑0671 Email: sgreene@greenebowen.com
11. Priya N. Singh
Priya leads the compliance team at Singh Law Firm, specializing in environmental permitting for offshore drilling. She negotiated a historic settlement with the EPA in 2023 that avoided costly shutdowns. Priya graduated from the University of Texas School of Law and is fluent in English and Hindi.
Phone: (361) 555‑0728 Email: psingh@singhlaw.com
12. Carlos J. Vega
Carlos, a partner at Vega & Martinez, represents clients before the Texas Workforce Commission on unemployment and labor disputes. He achieved a 2025 record‑setting recovery of $2.1 million for a manufacturing client. Carlos earned his J.D. at the University of Houston Law Center and speaks English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Phone: (361) 555‑0793 Email: cvega@vegamartinez.com
13. Hannah L. Brooks
Hannah heads the Administrative Law section at Brooks Legal, focusing on health‑care provider licensing and Medicare compliance. Her 2024 victory restored a critical rural hospital’s operating license. Hannah holds a JD from Texas A&M University School of Law and is bilingual in English and French.
Phone: (361) 555‑0846 Email: hbrooks@brookslegal.com