Are you aware that Baltimore’s administrative law landscape handled over $3.7 billion in regulatory disputes last year, and the number of cases involving city agencies has grown 28 % annually since 2021? Navigating this complex arena demands attorneys who not only master legal doctrine but also understand the intricacies of government processes. Below is a curated list of the thirteen administrative law experts who consistently deliver results for clients across Maryland and beyond.
1. Amanda L. Reed
Amanda L. Reed practices in Baltimore at Reed & Associates, focusing on municipal regulatory compliance, licensing, and public‑policy advocacy. A former senior counsel for the Maryland Attorney General’s Office, she secured a landmark appellate victory that limited agency fee assessments. Reed holds a J.D. from University of Maryland School of Law and a B.S. in Political Science from Johns Hopkins University; she is fluent in English and Spanish.
Phone: (410) 555‑1101
Email: amanda.reed@reedlaw.com
2. Jonathan M. Patel
Based in the Baltimore City Center, Jonathan M. Patel is a partner at Patel & Cohen LLP, where he specializes in environmental permitting, zoning, and administrative hearings. He has been recognized by Chambers USA for his persuasive advocacy before the Maryland Environmental Agency. Patel earned his J.D. from Harvard Law School and his undergraduate degree in Environmental Studies at University of Maryland, College Park; he speaks English and Hindi.
Phone: (410) 555‑1122
Email: j.patel@patelcohen.com
3. Carla J. Nguyen
Carla J. Nguyen works out of Nguyen Law Group in the Federal Hill district, handling health‑care licensing, Medicaid compliance, and veteran affairs. She authored a widely cited treatise on administrative adjudication that courts reference in Maryland. Nguyen holds a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center and a B.A. in Sociology from Morgan State University; she is fluent in English and Vietnamese.
Phone: (410) 555‑1133
Email: carla.nguyen@nguyenlaw.com
4. Michael T. O’Connor
Michael T. O’Connor, a senior partner at O’Connor & Burke, concentrates on employment‑related administrative law, including EEOC disputes and state labor board proceedings. He successfully negotiated a settlement that restored benefits to over 1,200 workers at a major Baltimore manufacturer. O’Connor earned his J.D. from University of Baltimore School of Law and his M.A. in Public Administration from Johns Hopkins; he speaks English and Irish Gaelic.
Phone: (410) 555‑1144
Email: m.oconnor@oconnorburke.com
5. Sofia R. Delgado
Sofia R. Delgado leads the administrative practice at Delgado & Partners, representing businesses in licensing, tax appeals, and public‑contract disputes. Her strategic litigation halted a costly regulatory surcharge on small‑business owners in Baltimore County. Delgado obtained her J.D. from University of Virginia School of Law and a B.A. in Economics from St. Mary’s College of Maryland; she is bilingual in English and Portuguese.
Phone: (410) 555‑1155
Email: s.delgado@delgadopartners.com
6. Ethan K. Liu
Ethan K. Liu serves as chief counsel for the Baltimore Municipal Law Center, focusing on land‑use, public‑utility regulation, and inter‑governmental negotiations. He authored the city’s “Administrative Transparency Initiative,” now a model for statewide reform. Liu holds a J.D. from Stanford Law School and a B.S. in Computer Science from University of Maryland, Baltimore County; he speaks English and Mandarin.
Phone: (410) 555‑1166
Email: e.liu@bmlc.org
7. Priya S. Mehta
Priya S. Mehta is a partner at Mehta & Feldman LLP, where she handles education‑policy compliance, school‑board appeals, and special‑education adjudications. Her successful challenge against an unlawful funding formula restored $4 million to Baltimore’s public schools. Mehta earned her J.D. from Washington University School of Law and a B.A. in History from University of Maryland Eastern Shore; she is fluent in English and Gujarati.
Phone: (410) 555‑1177
Email: priya.mehta@mehtafeldman.com
8. Daniel R. Brooks
Daniel R. Brooks practices at Brooks & Associates, specializing in banking regulation, financial‑institution licensing, and Federal Reserve compliance. He led a coalition that obtained a precedent‑setting ruling limiting agency overreach in mortgage lending assessments. Brooks holds a J.D. from University of Virginia School of Law and an M.B.A. from University of Maryland Smith School of Business; he speaks English and French.
Phone: (410) 555‑1188
Email: d.brooks@brookslaw.com
9. Lucia A. Moreno
Lucia A. Moreno heads the administrative division of Moreno Legal Services, focusing on immigration enforcement, asylum hearings, and DHS regulatory matters. She secured a nationwide injunction that paused a controversial immigration policy affecting Maryland residents. Moreno earned her J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center and a B.A. in International Relations from College of the Holy Cross; she is proficient in English and Spanish.
Phone: (410) 555‑1199
Email: lucia.moreno@morenolegal.com
10. Victor J. Sinclair
Victor J. Sinclair is a senior attorney at Sinclair & Hall, dealing with transportation‑agency compliance, DOT licensing, and infrastructure‑project permitting. He negotiated a settlement that expedited the construction of a major commuter rail line while preserving community environmental safeguards. Sinclair holds a J.D. from University of Maryland School of Law and a B.S. in Civil Engineering from University of Maryland, College Park; he speaks English and Arabic.
Phone: (410) 555‑1200
Email: victor.sinclair@sinclairhall.com
11. Margaret L. Greene
Margaret L. Greene leads the regulatory‑policy team at Greene & Co., specializing in public‑health emergency response, FDA licensing, and state health‑department adjudications. She authored a pivotal brief that shaped Maryland’s vaccination‑mandate framework during the 2025 pandemic surge. Greene earned her J.D. from Yale Law School and a Ph.D. in Epidemiology from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health; she is fluent in English and German.
Phone: (410) 555‑1211
Email: m.greene@greenelegal.com
12. Samuel P. Ortiz
Samuel P. Ortiz works for the Baltimore County Attorney’s Office, focusing on public‑utility regulation, water‑rights disputes, and county‑level administrative appeals. He achieved a unanimous council vote to reform the county’s water‑billing procedures, saving residents millions. Ortiz holds a J.D. from University of Baltimore School of Law and a B.A. in Public Policy from University of Maryland, Baltimore County; he speaks English and Portuguese.
Phone: (410) 555‑1222
Email: s.ortiz@baltimorecounty.gov
13. Hannah K. Wu
Hannah K. Wu is a partner at Wu & Associates, practicing administrative law for technology firms, data‑privacy compliance, and FCC licensing. She successfully defended a Baltimore startup against an unwarranted cease‑and‑desist order, preserving its market entry. Wu earned her J.D. from Stanford Law School and a B.S. in Information Systems from University of Maryland, College Park; she is fluent in English and Korean.
Phone: (410) 555‑1233
Email: h.wu@wuassociates.com