Mullins Law Group adds associate attorney Pedro Alberto Panelo

Mullins Law Group PLLC said Pedro Alberto Panelo joined the transportation law firm as an associate attorney on July 1, 2026. The hire adds litigation, regulatory and public policy experience as the firm advises transportation clients on compliance, infrastructure and commercial matters.

Why it matters: - Mullins Law Group is expanding its legal team as transportation clients face overlapping regulatory, policy and commercial issues. - Pedro Alberto Panelo brings litigation and government experience that could support the firm’s work on compliance, infrastructure development and legislative matters.

What happened: - Mullins Law Group PLLC announced that Pedro Alberto Panelo joined the firm as an Associate Attorney, effective July 1, 2026. - Panelo will support the firm’s transportation practice on regulatory compliance, legislative and policy matters, commercial issues, infrastructure development and related legal challenges.

The details: - Before joining Mullins Law Group, Panelo practiced civil litigation with Kalbaugh Pfund & Messersmith, P.C. - At that firm, he handled cases through motion practice, depositions, trial preparation and dispute resolution. - Panelo also worked on policy and regulatory issues at the America First Policy Institute, with a focus on economic regulation, infrastructure and federal policy. - Earlier roles included positions with the Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney, Becker & Poliakoff and the Office of General Counsel for the United States House of Representatives. - Panelo earned his Juris Doctor from Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law. - He was recognized there as a Caruso Scholar and served on the board of the National Latino/a Law Student Association. - Panelo received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Wheaton College. - He is admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia. - Bill Mullins, managing partner at Mullins Law Group, said Panelo’s legal experience and analytical background make him a strong addition to the team.

Between the lines: - The hire signals that Mullins Law Group is emphasizing lawyers who can move between courtroom work, regulatory analysis and policy strategy. - That mix can be valuable in transportation law, where clients often need help on both day-to-day legal disputes and broader government-facing issues.

What's next: - Panelo is expected to work alongside the firm’s transportation attorneys on client matters involving rules, infrastructure and business operations. - Mullins Law Group is likely to continue marketing its experience in transportation and railroad law as it builds out the practice.