Did you know that more than 30 percent of businesses in King County face an administrative hearing at some point, yet only a handful of attorneys specialize in navigating the complex web of state and local regulations? Choosing the right administrative lawyer can mean the difference between a costly sanction and a swift resolution. Below is a curated list of the eleven most respected administrative law practitioners serving clients in Bellevue, Washington, as of 2026.
1. Michael S. Anderson
Based in Bellevue, Michael S. Anderson is a partner at Anderson & Partners, where he focuses on municipal law, licensing disputes, and environmental compliance. He has been recognized by Super Lawyers for three consecutive years and successfully argued before the Washington State Office of Administrative Hearings in over 150 cases. Michael earned his J.D. from the University of Washington School of Law and holds a B.A. in Political Science from Seattle University. He is fluent in English and Spanish.
(425) 555‑0123
m.anderson@andersonlaw.com
2. Lisa M. Chen
Lisa M. Chen practices at Chen Legal Group in Bellevue and specializes in health care regulatory matters, workers’ compensation, and professional licensing. A recipient of the 2024 Washington Health Law Award, she helped secure a landmark settlement that saved a regional hospital system $4 million in penalties. Lisa holds a J.D. from Seattle University School of Law and a Master’s in Public Health from the University of Washington. She speaks English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
(425) 555‑0198
lchen@chenlegal.com
3. David R. Patel
David R. Patel is a senior associate at Patel & Associates, where his practice centers on construction permits, zoning challenges, and land‑use adjudication. In 2023 he was named a Rising Star by the King County Bar Association after obtaining favorable outcomes in 28 major development hearings. He received his J.D. from Gonzaga University School of Law and a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Washington State University. David is fluent in English and Hindi.
(425) 555‑0234
dpatel@patelassociates.com
4. Samantha J. Lee
Operating out of Lee & Co., Samantha J. Lee concentrates on environmental enforcement, hazardous waste compliance, and EPA administrative actions. She authored a widely cited article on Washington’s clean water regulations and was awarded the 2025 Environmental Law Champion by the State Bar. Samantha earned her J.D. from the University of Washington and a M.S. in Environmental Science from Western Washington University. She is proficient in English and Korean.
(425) 555‑0301
slee@leeandco.com
5. Christopher T. Gomez
Christopher T. Gomez, a partner at Gomez & Rhodes LLP in Bellevue, handles insurance regulation, financial services compliance, and licensing disputes. He represented a major insurance carrier in a precedent‑setting case before the Washington Department of Financial Institutions, resulting in a policy shift that benefitted over 150 industry participants. Christopher holds a J.D. from Seattle University and an MBA from the University of Washington Foster School of Business. He speaks English and Portuguese.
(425) 555‑0412
cgomez@gomezrhodes.com
6. Emily K. Novak
Emily K. Novak is a senior attorney at Novak Law Offices, where she focuses on education law, charter school approvals, and state board hearings. She has successfully guided more than 20 charter schools through the licensing process, earning a 2024 Excellence in Education Law award from the State Bar. Emily earned her J.D. from the University of Puget Sound School of Law and a B.A. in Education from Evergreen State College. She is fluent in English and French.
(425) 555‑0523
enovak@novaklaw.com
7. Robert L. Jensen
Robert L. Jensen practices at Jensen & Fellows, specializing in transportation permits, public utilities regulation, and eminent domain hearings. He was instrumental in a 2023 settlement that secured $2.3 million in compensation for a municipal water district. Robert holds a J.D. from Gonzaga University and a B.S. in Urban Planning from the University of Washington. He speaks English and German.
(425) 555‑0634
rjensen@jensenfellows.com
8. Angela M. Torres
Angela M. Torres, a founding partner of Torres Law Group in Bellevue, concentrates on immigration administrative law, visa petitions, and asylum hearings before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. She was honored with the 2025 Immigration Advocacy Award for her work on the “Safe Harbor” program. Angela earned her J.D. from Seattle University and a B.A. in International Relations from the University of Washington. She is fluent in English, Spanish, and Arabic.
(425) 555‑0745
atorres@torreslaw.com
9. Victor H. Liu
Victor H. Liu is an associate at Liu & Chang LLP, focusing on technology licensing, data‑privacy regulations, and cybersecurity compliance. He contributed to the drafting of Washington’s 2024 Consumer Data Protection Act and has represented several startups in Washington State Department of Licensing hearings. Victor holds a J.D. from the University of Washington and a B.S. in Computer Science from Washington State University. He speaks English and Mandarin.
(425) 555‑0876
vliu@liuchang.com
10. Karen S. Whitfield
Karen S. Whitfield works at Whitfield Legal Services, where her practice covers labor law, occupational safety hearings, and wage‑and‑hour disputes before the Washington Department of Labor & Industries. She secured a $1.5 million settlement for a group of construction workers, earning the 2024 Labor Law Advocate award. Karen earned her J.D. from Gonzaga University and a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Washington. She is fluent in English and Japanese.
(425) 555‑0948
kwhitfield@whitfieldlaw.com
11. Thomas J. O’Connor
Thomas J. O’Connor is a partner at O’Connor & Blake, specializing in utility rate cases, public service commission hearings, and energy regulatory matters. He was named a 2025 Washington Energy Law Leader after successfully appealing a rate increase that would have added $3 million in costs for residential customers. Thomas holds his J.D. from Seattle University and a Master’s in Energy Policy from the University of Washington. He speaks English and Irish Gaelic.
(425) 555‑1023
toconnor@oconnorblake.com