Do you know that more than 30 % of Texas businesses face a federal or state administrative hearing each year, often without qualified counsel to protect their interests? In Conroe, a growing hub for commerce, the right administrative lawyer can be the difference between a costly sanction and a successful resolution. Below are the thirteen most respected practitioners who specialize in administrative law and are poised to guide you through licensing, regulatory compliance, and disputes in 2026.
1. Laura M. Ruiz
Based in Conroe and a partner at Ruiz & Associates, Laura focuses on environmental and occupational licensing matters. She earned her J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law, graduated summa cum laude, and is a member of the Texas Bar’s Administrative Law Section. Recognized by Texas Lawyer as a “Rising Star” in 2024, she speaks English and Spanish.
Contact: (936) 555‑0123 | lruiz@ruizlaw.com
2. Daniel K. Patel
Daniel practices at Patel Legal Group, located in the heart of Conroe, handling health‑care regulatory and Medicaid compliance cases. He holds a J.D. from South Texas College of Law and a Master’s in Public Health from UT Health. His awards include the 2025 Texas Health Law Champion. He is fluent in English and Hindi.
Contact: (936) 555‑0148 | dpatel@patellaw.com
3. Melissa J. O’Connor
Melissa, a senior attorney at O’Connor Law Firm, specializes in aviation and transportation administrative disputes. A graduate of Baylor Law School, she served as a clerk for the Texas Supreme Court before joining private practice. She was named “Top Administrative Lawyer” by Houston Business Journal in 2023 and speaks English and French.
Contact: (936) 555‑0199 | moconnor@oconnorlaw.com
4. Javier L. Torres
Operating out of Torres & Partners, Javier concentrates on energy permitting and utility regulation. He earned his law degree from Texas A&M and completed an LL.M. in Energy Law at Columbia. His notable achievements include winning a precedent‑setting appeal before the Texas Railroad Commission in 2022. Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Contact: (936) 555‑0220 | jtorres@torreslaw.com
5. Angela R. Mitchell
Angela heads the Administrative Litigation Department at Mitchell & Co., representing manufacturers in product safety and EPA matters. She holds a J.D. from Texas Tech and a certificate in Administrative Law from the University of Houston. Recognized in 2024 by Legal 500 for her expertise in regulatory defense, she speaks English only.
Contact: (936) 555‑0255 | amitchell@mitchelllaw.com
6. Samuel P. Greene
Samuel is a founding member of Greene Legal Solutions, focusing on municipal code enforcement and zoning challenges. He graduated from the University of Houston Law Center and was awarded the 2023 Texas Municipal Lawyers Association’s “Outstanding Advocate” award. He is fluent in English and Portuguese.
Contact: (936) 555‑0281 | sgreene@greenesolutions.com
7. Priya S. Desai
Priya works at Desai Law Group, where she handles immigration and customs administrative proceedings. She earned her J.D. from St. Mary’s University and a Master’s in International Law from Georgetown. Her 2024 “Champion of Immigrant Rights” award highlights her impact. She speaks English, Hindi, and Spanish.
Contact: (936) 555‑0304 | pdesai@desailaw.com
8. Michael T. Blake
Michael serves as senior counsel at Blake & Partners, specializing in financial services regulation and securities compliance. He holds a J.D. from Texas State and a CPA certification. He was named “Best Administrative Lawyer for Finance” by Fortune Texas in 2025. Bilingual in English and German.
Contact: (936) 555‑0327 | mblake@blakepartners.com
9. Carla M. Hernandez
Carla is a litigation specialist at Hernandez & Associates, focusing on public education and charter school licensing issues. She earned her law degree from Rice University and completed a fellowship in Education Law at Harvard. Her 2023 “Education Law Advocate” award underscores her reputation. She speaks English and Spanish.
Contact: (936) 555‑0349 | carla.hernandez@hernandezlaw.com
10. Ethan R. Collins
Ethan practices at Collins Law Offices, handling telecommunications and FCC administrative hearings. He holds a J.D. from Southern Methodist University and a certification in Communications Law. Recognized by TechLaw Review in 2024 for landmark FCC appeals. He is fluent in English only.
Contact: (936) 555‑0372 | ecollins@collinslaw.com
11. Sofia L. Nguyen
Sofia, a partner at Nguyen & Partners, focuses on agricultural regulatory compliance and USDA hearings. She earned her J.D. from Texas Southern and a Master’s in Agricultural Economics from Texas A&M. Her 2025 “Best in Agricultural Law” accolade reflects her expertise. She speaks English and Vietnamese.
Contact: (936) 555‑0395 | snguyen@nguyenlaw.com
12. Robert J. Myers
Robert is the lead attorney at Myers Administrative Law, dealing with construction permits and building code enforcement. He graduated from the University of Texas Law School and served as an adjunct professor on administrative procedure. His 2022 “Construction Law Excellence” award highlights his skill. He is fluent in English.
Contact: (936) 555‑0418 | rmyers@myerslaw.com
13. Aisha K. Abdullah
Aisha heads the Regulatory Compliance Unit at Abdullah Legal Services, focusing on banking and insurance administrative matters. She holds a J.D. from the University of Houston and an LL.M. in Financial Regulation from New York University. Her 2024 “Top Regulatory Lawyer” award underscores her reputation. She speaks English and Arabic.
Contact: (936) 555‑0440 | aabdullah@abdullahlaw