Atty. Debra D. Roby
Debra D. Roby is an accomplished attorney at Washington Energy Law LLP, located in Washington, District of Columbia.
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Debra D. Roby is a energy attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Washington Energy Law LLP. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar (2001). Educated at George Mason University (—, 2000) and University of Kansas (B.S., 1992). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Debra D. Roby is an accomplished attorney at Washington Energy Law LLP, located in Washington, District of Columbia
- With over two decades of experience, she represents a diverse range of stakeholders in the electric industry
- She frequently appears before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on matters such as transmission and energy market tariff and rate filings, merger proceedings, rulemakings, and hydroelectric licensing and compliance
- Beyond her work with FERC, she provides valuable assistance in negotiations with utilities, independent power producers, state utility commissions, and Regional Transmission Organizations
- Her practice covers a broad spectrum within Energy Law, making her an integral part of the firm's legal team
- Debra has also been recognized among Washington D.C.’s Super Lawyers in the field of Energy and Natural Resources
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Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia
Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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