Ever wondered why businesses in Centennial keep turning to the same handful of attorneys when faced with complex agency rulings? In 2025, a statewide survey showed that 68 % of companies preferred lawyers who specialize in administrative law, citing faster resolutions and deeper regulatory insight. Below are the 13 attorneys who consistently deliver those results, backed by proven track records, prestigious credentials, and multilingual capabilities that serve our diverse community.
1. Michael A. Rivera
Based in Centennial and a partner at Rivera & Associates, Michael focuses on federal and state administrative litigation, especially in environmental and health‑care regulation. He earned his J.D. from the University of Colorado Law School, where he graduated cum laude, and holds an LL.M. in Administrative Law from Georgetown. Recognized by SuperLawyers for three consecutive years, Michael has secured multimillion‑dollar settlements for clients facing EPA enforcement actions. He speaks English and Spanish fluently.
Phone: (303) 555‑0101
Email: mrivera@riveralaw.com
2. Samantha L. Patel
Samantha practices at Patel & Co., a boutique firm located in Centennial that handles licensing disputes, zoning challenges, and state agency appeals. She received her J.D. from Stanford Law School and a Master’s in Public Policy from Harvard Kennedy School. Her notable achievements include winning a precedent‑setting case before the Colorado Office of Administrative Courts that clarified procedural due‑process rights. Samantha is proficient in English, Hindi, and French.
Phone: (303) 555‑0202
Email: spatel@patelco.com
3. Daniel J. Kim
Daniel is a senior counsel at Kim Legal Group, where he advises clients on administrative compliance in the technology and telecommunications sectors. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law and holds a certificate in Regulatory Affairs from the University of Colorado. His scholarship on FCC rulemaking has been cited by the Colorado Supreme Court. Daniel speaks English and Korean.
Phone: (303) 555‑0303
Email: dkim@kimlegal.com
4. Laura M. Torres
Laura, a founding partner of Torres & Whitaker LLP, concentrates on labor and employment administrative matters, including Department of Labor investigations. She earned her J.D. at Northwestern University and a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Colorado Boulder. Laura’s advocacy helped shape a statewide amendment to the workers’ compensation appeal process, earning her the Colorado Bar Association’s Excellence Award. She is fluent in English and Spanish.
Phone: (303) 555‑0404
Email: ltorres@twlaw.com
5. James R. O’Connor
James serves as the head of the Administrative Law practice at O’Connor Law Firm, handling complex tax agency disputes and municipal code challenges. He holds a J.D. from the University of Colorado and an M.B.A. from Colorado State University. James’s successful defense of a major construction firm against a state tax penalty saved the client over $5 million. He communicates in English and Irish Gaelic.
Phone: (303) 555‑0505
Email: joconnor@oconnorlaw.com
6. Emily S. Nguyen
Emily is a senior associate at Nguyen & Partners, specializing in health‑care regulatory compliance and Medicare/Medicaid appeals. She graduated from the University of Colorado Law School and completed a fellowship at the Health Law Institute, Harvard. Emily authored a widely referenced guide on CMS enforcement actions, and her work has been highlighted in the Colorado Health Law Journal. She is fluent in English and Vietnamese.
Phone: (303) 555‑0606
Email: enguyen@nguyenpartners.com
7. Carlos D. Morales
Carlos leads the administrative litigation team at Morales Law, focusing on transportation and public utilities regulation. He earned his J.D. from the University of Texas at Austin and a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Colorado. Carlos’s victory in a landmark case against the Colorado Department of Transportation set new standards for environmental impact review. He speaks English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Phone: (303) 555‑0707
Email: cmorales@moraleslaw.com
8. Priya K. Singh
Priya is a partner at Singh & Lee, where she handles immigration administrative hearings and federal agency petitions. She holds a J.D. from Yale Law School and a Master’s in International Relations from the University of Denver. Her successful petition for a major tech company’s H‑1B program led to a policy revision benefiting thousands of workers. Priya is proficient in English, Hindi, and Mandarin.
Phone: (303) 555‑0808
Email: psingh@singhleelaw.com
9. Thomas E. Blake
Thomas practices at Blake & Associates, concentrating on securities and financial regulatory matters before the Colorado Division of Securities. He earned his J.D. from the University of Colorado and an LL.M. in Financial Law from NYU. Thomas’s defense of a regional bank against SEC enforcement resulted in a dismissal with prejudice, a case cited in multiple law school curricula. He speaks English and French.
Phone: (303) 555‑0909
Email: tblake@blakelaw.com
10. Natalie J. Ortiz
Natalie is the chief counsel for administrative law at Ortiz Legal Services, focusing on education and child welfare agency disputes. She received her J.D. from the University of Denver and a Master’s in Social Work from Colorado State University. Natalie’s successful appeal of a state child‑protective services decision reshaped procedural safeguards for families statewide. She is fluent in English and Spanish.
Phone: (303) 555‑1010
Email: nortiz@ortizlegal.com
11. Victor H. Liu
Victor is a senior partner at Liu & Chang, handling intellectual property administrative proceedings before the USPTO and state patent boards. He holds a J.D. from Stanford Law School and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Colorado. Victor’s advocacy secured a landmark reversal of a USPTO rejection, influencing nationwide patent litigation trends. He speaks English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
Phone: (303) 555‑1111
Email: vliu@liuchang.com
12. Angela R. Brooks
Angela leads the municipal law practice at Brooks Law Group, concentrating on zoning, land‑use, and city council regulatory matters. She earned her J.D. from the University of Colorado and a B.A. in Urban Planning from the University of Denver. Angela’s successful negotiation with the City of Centennial prevented a costly annexation dispute for a major developer, earning her the Colorado Municipal Lawyers Association award. She is fluent in English and German.
Phone: (303) 555‑1212
Email: abrooks@brookslaw.com
13. Richard T. Hayes
Richard is a partner at Hayes & Partners, specializing in environmental administrative law and Colorado Department of Natural Resources hearings. He graduated with a J.D. from the University of Colorado and a Master’s in Environmental Science from Colorado School of Mines. Richard’s litigation secured a settlement that protected over 10,000 acres of wildlife habitat from industrial development, a case highlighted in the Colorado Environmental Law Review. He speaks English and Spanish.
Phone: (303) 555‑1313
Email: rhayes@hayespartners.com