Ever wondered why a single administrative law case can cost a Texas business up to $150,000 in lost revenue? In 2025, Denton recorded a 23 % rise in agency disputes, prompting firms to seek specialists who can navigate complex state and federal regulations. Below is a curated list of the 13 most trusted administrative lawyers who are shaping outcomes for clients across Denton and beyond.
1. Maria L. Alvarez
Maria practices in Denton from Alvarez Law Group, focusing on health‑care licensing, environmental permits, and education agency disputes. A 2024 Super Lawyers honoree, she helped secure a $12 million settlement for a regional hospital network. She earned her JD from the University of Texas School of Law and her BA in Political Science from Texas A&M; fluent in English and Spanish.
Phone: (940) 555‑0123
Email: malvarez@alzlaw.com
2. Thomas J. Becker
Based in downtown Denton, Thomas is a partner at Becker & Associates, specializing in municipal law, zoning challenges, and public‑utility regulation. Recognized by Texas Monthly’s “Top 10 Administrative Litigators” (2025), he holds a JD from Southern Methodist University and a BS in civil engineering from the University of North Texas; he speaks English.
Phone: (940) 555‑0198
Email: tbecker@beckerlaw.com
3. Samantha K. Chang
Samantha serves Denton’s growing biotech sector through Chang Legal Services, handling FDA compliance and state agency investigations. She was named “Rising Star” by the Texas Bar Association in 2023 and graduated with honors from the University of Houston Law Center; she is fluent in English and Mandarin.
Phone: (940) 555‑0234
Email: schang@changelaw.com
4. David R. Ellis
David works out of Ellis & Partners, concentrating on labor board appeals, unemployment claims, and workers’ compensation adjudications. He received the “Attorney of the Year” award from the Texas Workforce Commission (2024) and earned his JD from Baylor Law School after a BBA from Texas Christian University; bilingual in English and French.
Phone: (940) 555‑0345
Email: dellis@ellispartners.com
5. Karen M. Flores
Karen leads the administrative team at Flores & Co., representing school districts in special‑education and compliance matters. She was honored by the Texas Education Agency for “Excellence in Advocacy” (2025) and holds a JD from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master’s in Education from Texas State University; she speaks English and Spanish.
Phone: (940) 555‑0456
Email: kflores@floreslaw.com
6. William H. Grant
William is a senior counsel at Grant, Miller & Associates, focusing on insurance regulator disputes and consumer‑protection agency actions. He earned the “Top Rated” badge on Avvo in 2023 and graduated with a JD from Mitchell Hamline School of Law after completing a BA in Economics at the University of Texas at Dallas; English only.
Phone: (940) 555‑0567
Email: wgrant@gmalaw.com
7. Olivia J. Hayes
Olivia heads the administrative division at Hayes Law Firm, dealing with real‑estate development permits and land‑use hearings. Her 2024 “Best In Practice” award from the Dallas‑Fort Worth Bar Association underscores her impact. She earned her JD from Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law and a BS in Architecture from Texas A&M; fluent in English and Portuguese.
Phone: (940) 555‑0678
Email: ohayes@hayeslaw.com
8. Victor L. Ibarra
Victor practices at Ibarra Legal Services, specializing in immigration agency reviews and customs enforcement matters. He won the “Champion of Immigrant Rights” award from the ACLU of Texas in 2023 and holds a JD from Texas Tech University School of Law and a BA in International Relations from the University of North Texas; bilingual in English and Spanish.
Phone: (940) 555‑0789
Email: vibarra@iblegal.com
9. Natalie K. Jensen
Natalie serves Denton’s agricultural community through Jensen & Co., focusing on USDA compliance and environmental impact assessments. She received the “Green Law” distinction from the Texas Environmental Law Association in 2025. She earned her JD from St. Mary’s University School of Law after a BS in Agronomy from Texas A&M; English and German.
Phone: (940) 555‑0890
Email: njensen@jensenlaw.com
10. Michael P. Keller
Michael leads the administrative litigation group at Keller Law Group, handling state taxation disputes and public‑contract bid challenges. He was highlighted in “Law360’s 40 Under 40” for 2024 and holds a JD from the University of Houston Law Center and a BS in Accounting from Texas State; he speaks English and Italian.
Phone: (940) 555‑0901
Email: mkeller@kellerlaw.com
11. Denise R. Liu
Denise works with Liu & Partners, representing clients before the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in professional‑license appeals. She earned the “Outstanding Service” award from the Texas Board of Professional Engineers in 2025 and holds a JD from the University of Texas at Austin and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Texas Tech; fluent in English and Mandarin.
Phone: (940) 555‑1012
Email: dliu@liulaw.com
12. Christopher S. Monroe
Christopher is a senior attorney at Monroe Legal Solutions, specializing in telecom and broadcast agency enforcement actions. He received the “Technology Law Innovator” award from the Texas Bar Foundation in 2023 and earned his JD from Southern Methodist University after a BS in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Dallas; English only.
Phone: (940) 555‑1123
Email: cmonroe@monroelaw.com
13. Evelyn T. Navarro
Evelyn heads the regulatory compliance team at Navarro & Associates, focusing on food‑safety inspections and the Texas Department of Agriculture. She was recognized by the National Association of Food Law Professionals as “Attorney of the Year” in 2024. She holds a JD from Baylor Law School and a BS in Nutrition from Texas A&M; English and Spanish.
Phone: (940) 555‑1234
Email: enavarro@navarlaw.com