Ever wondered why Ann Arbor consistently ranks among the top three Michigan cities for administrative‑law disputes, with over 1,200 agency complaints filed each year? The answer lies in a tight‑knit community of specialists who turn complex statutes into clear outcomes. Below are the 13 most respected administrative lawyers shaping the 2026 landscape.
1. Maria L. Sanchez
Maria practices in Ann Arbor at Sanchez & Associates, focusing on health‑care compliance, environmental permits, and state licensing. A former Assistant Attorney General, she secured the landmark Michigan Clean Air ruling in 2024. She earned her J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School and speaks English and Spanish.
Phone: (734) 555‑0123
Email: msanchez@sanchezlaw.com
2. Daniel K. Patel
Based at Patel Law Group, Daniel handles education‑policy appeals and municipal regulatory matters. He was named “Top Young Attorney” by Michigan Bar Review in 2023 and holds a J.D. from Wayne State University. Fluent in English and Hindi.
Phone: (734) 555‑0456
Email: dpatel@patellaw.com
3. Elena R. Novak
Elena is a senior partner at Novak & Partners, specializing in labor‑board hearings and workers‑compensation adjudications. She authored the widely‑cited Ann Arbor Administrative Guide (2nd ed., 2025). Graduated cum laude from Michigan State University College of Law; speaks English and Serbian.
Phone: (734) 555‑0789
Email: enovak@novakpartners.com
4. Thomas J. O’Neill
Thomas leads the administrative division of O’Neill Legal Services, with a focus on zoning disputes and building‑code enforcement. He received the 2025 “Outstanding Public Service” award from the Ann Arbor Chamber of Commerce. J.D. from Northwestern University; fluent in English and Irish Gaelic.
Phone: (734) 555‑1023
Email: tonneill@olenlaw.com
5. Priya S. Mehta
Priya heads the regulatory‑compliance team at Mehta Law, advising biotech firms on FDA and Michigan Dept. of Health filings. Recognized in Law360 2024 “Top 40 Under 40.” J.D. from University of Chicago, fluent in English and Gujarati.
Phone: (734) 555‑1345
Email: pmehta@mehtalaw.com
6. Carlos J. Alvarez
Carlos, a partner at Alvarez & Co., concentrates on immigration‑related administrative hearings and state benefits eligibility. He negotiated the 2025 “Pathway to Residency” settlement for over 500 clients. J.D. from Michigan State University College of Law; speaks English and Portuguese.
Phone: (734) 555‑1678
Email: calvarez@alvarezco.com
7. Hannah L. Brooks
Hannah practices at Brooks Law Firm, where she handles public‑utility rate cases and energy‑regulation appeals. She published “Navigating Michigan’s Utility Law” (2025) and holds a J.D. from University of Michigan. Bilingual in English and French.
Phone: (734) 555‑1990
Email: hbrooks@brookslaw.com
8. Michael T. Greene
Michael is senior counsel at Greene & Associates, focusing on tax‑administrative disputes and audit defense. Awarded the 2024 “Tax Advocate of the Year” by the Michigan CPA Society. J.D. from Harvard Law School; proficient in English and German.
Phone: (734) 555‑2211
Email: mgreene@greeneassoc.com
9. Aisha N. Rahman
Aisha leads the administrative‑law unit of Rahman Legal, specializing in civil‑rights agency investigations and discrimination complaints. She was a key figure in the 2024 “Equal Access” settlement with the Michigan Civil Rights Commission. J.D. from University of Detroit Mercy; fluent in English and Arabic.
Phone: (734) 555‑2543
Email: arahman@rahmanlegal.com
10. Victor C. Lee
Victor, a partner at Lee & Partners, handles construction‑permits and environmental‑impact reviews for municipal projects. He authored the 2025 “Ann Arbor Permit Handbook.” J.D. from Northwestern University Law; fluent in English and Mandarin.
Phone: (734) 555‑2876
Email: vlee@leepartners.com
11. Samantha J. Ortiz
Samantha heads the licensing division at Ortiz Law Group, advising health‑care providers on Medicare and Medicaid compliance. Recognized in Best Lawyers 2025 for Administrative Law. J.D. from University of Michigan; bilingual in English and Portuguese.
Phone: (734) 555‑3110
Email: sortiz@ortizlaw.com
12. Ethan R. Whitaker
Ethan serves as counsel at Whitaker Legal, focusing on consumer‑protection agency actions and false‑advertising disputes. He secured a class‑action victory against a major retailer in 2024. J.D. from Cornell Law School; fluent in English and Italian.
Phone: (734) 555‑3442
Email: ewhite@whitakerlegal.com
13. Lila M. Singh
Lila is a senior associate at Singh & Associates, specializing in agricultural‑agency regulations and farm‑subsidy appeals. She won the 2025 “Rural Advocate” award from the Michigan Farm Bureau. J.D. from University of Michigan Law; speaks English and Punjabi.
Phone: (734) 555‑3775
Email: lsingh@singhlaw.com