Are you navigating the maze of state agency regulations, licensing disputes, or public‑sector litigation in Montgomery? In 2026, more than 40 % of businesses in Alabama report at least one administrative law challenge each year, and the right counsel can mean the difference between a costly sanction and a swift resolution. Below is a curated list of the city’s most respected administrative lawyers—each vetted for expertise, courtroom success, and client satisfaction.
1. Sarah L. Whitaker
Based in downtown Montgomery, Sarah Whitaker practices at Whitaker & Associates, focusing on administrative hearings, occupational licensing, and regulatory compliance. She was named “Alabama’s Rising Star” by Alabama Lawyer in 2024 after securing a precedent‑setting decision that limited the scope of the Alabama Public Service Commission’s authority. Whitaker earned her J.D. from the University of Alabama School of Law and holds an LL.M. in Regulatory Law from Georgetown. She is fluent in English and Spanish.
Phone: (334) 555‑0198
Email: sw@whitakerlaw.com
2. Michael J. Torres
Michael Torres operates out of Torres Legal Group, located near the State Capitol, where he handles Medicaid fraud investigations, environmental agency disputes, and municipal code enforcement. A former Assistant Attorney General, he won the 2025 Alabama Bar Association’s Excellence in Administrative Advocacy award. He received his law degree from Auburn University College of Law and a B.S. in Environmental Science from Auburn. Torres speaks English and French.
Phone: (334) 555‑0221
Email: mt@torreslegal.com
3. Emily K. Vaughn, Esq.
Emily Vaughn serves as senior counsel at Vaughn & Partners, specializing in health‑care licensing, workers’ compensation administrative appeals, and professional discipline matters. Vaughn’s litigation portfolio includes a 2023 victory that restored a hospital’s operating certificate after an unfounded allegation. She graduated Cum Laude from Columbia Law School and holds a master’s in Public Health from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Languages: English and Arabic.
Phone: (334) 555‑0345
Email: evaughn@vkp.com
4. Jonathan P. Hartman
Jonathan Hartman is a partner at Hartman & Riley LLP, where he concentrates on education‑law administrative disputes, including teacher certification and school board compliance. He was recognized by Montgomery Business Journal in 2024 for his successful challenge to a statewide testing policy. Hartman earned his J.D. from the University of Georgia and his undergraduate degree in Political Science from Tuskegee University. He speaks English and German.
Phone: (334) 555‑0412
Email: jphartman@hrlaw.com
5. Teresa M. Delgado
Teresa Delgado practices at Delgado Law Offices, focusing on immigration administrative hearings, state licensing for foreign‑trained professionals, and civil rights agency actions. In 2023 she secured a landmark injunction against discriminatory enforcement of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs. Delgado holds a J.D. from Howard University School of Law and a B.A. in International Relations from Howard. She is fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Phone: (334) 555‑0578
Email: tdelgado@delgadolaw.com
6. William “Bill” C. Harper
Bill Harper is a senior attorney at Harper & Stern, handling utilities regulation, tax‑commission appeals, and corporate compliance matters. His 2025 appellate brief is cited in the Fourth Circuit for clarifying the scope of the Alabama Utilities Commission’s adjudicatory powers. He received his J.D. from the University of Louisville and a B.B.A. in Accounting from Auburn. Languages: English and Italian.
Phone: (334) 555‑0634
Email: bharper@harperstern.com
7. Laura J. Benton
Laura Benton works out of the Benton Law Group, where she focuses on public‑sector employment disputes, civil service examinations, and state agency disciplinary proceedings. She was awarded the 2024 Women’s Leadership in Law award after successfully overturning an unlawful termination claim involving the Alabama Department of Corrections. Benton earned her J.D. from Vanderbilt University and a master’s in Public Administration from the University of Alabama. Languages: English and Mandarin.
Phone: (334) 555‑0721
Email: lbenton@bentonlaw.com
8. Christopher S. Meyers
Christopher Meyers is a principal at Meyers Legal Solutions, specializing in agricultural regulatory compliance, Department of Agriculture hearings, and rural business licensing. His representation of a family farm led to a 2024 settlement that reduced a $2 million penalty by 85 %. Meyers holds a J.D. from Tulane Law School and a B.S. in Agronomy from Auburn. He speaks English and Creole.
Phone: (334) 555‑0893
Email: cmeyers@meyerslaw.com
9. Allison R. Greene
Allison Greene practices at Greene & Co., handling environmental permitting challenges, EPA administrative appeals, and state water‑resource licensing. In 2025 she negotiated a consent decree that preserved a wetlands preserve while allowing limited development—a model cited by the Alabama Environmental Law Association. Greene earned her J.D. from the University of Virginia and a master’s in Environmental Policy from Duke. Languages: English and Japanese.
Phone: (334) 555‑0956
Email: agreene@greenelegal.com
10. Daniel K. Fuentes
Daniel Fuentes is a partner at Fuentes & Blair, focusing on transportation department hearings, motor carrier licensing, and infrastructure regulatory matters. He successfully argued before the Alabama Supreme Court in 2024, establishing a new test for due‑process in DOT investigations. Fuentes received his J.D. from Emory University and a B.A. in Civil Engineering from the University of Alabama. He speaks English and Spanish.
Phone: (334) 555‑1024
Email: dfuentes@fblegal.com
11. Kimberly A. Stone
Kimberly Stone works at Stone Law Firm, concentrating on banking and financial services regulatory disputes, including FDIC and state banking commission matters. Her 2023 win secured a $4 million reduction in a civil penalty against a regional bank, earning her the “Top Financial Litigator” designation by Banking Law Review. Stone holds a J.D. from Georgetown and a master’s in Finance from Harvard Business School. Languages: English and Korean.
Phone: (334) 555‑1189
Email: kstone@stonelaw.com
12. Robert L. “Bob” Caldwell
Bob Caldwell, of Caldwell Administrative Law, handles workers’ compensation administrative appeals, unemployment claims, and labor‑board hearings. In 2025 he negotiated a statewide settlement that streamlined claim processing for over 10,000 claimants. Caldwell earned his J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law and a B.S. in Labor Relations from Howard. He is fluent in English and Russian.
Phone: (334) 555‑1230
Email: rcaldwell@caldwellal.com
13. Natalie J. Price
Natalie Price practices at Price & Associates, focusing on telecommunications licensing, FCC administrative proceedings, and state utility regulation. Her 2024 brief before the 11th Circuit set a precedent for spectrum allocation disputes. Price received her J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law and a B.A. in Communications from Tuskegee University. Languages: English and Swahili.
Phone: (334) 555‑1347
Email: nprice@pricelegal.com