Atty. Debra Paist

Atty. Debra Paist

Debra Paist is a lawyer practicing public utility law, administrative law, regulatory and 2 other areas of law. Debra received a A.B. degree from Hollins University, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Harrisburg Harrisburg 46 yrs experience 46 year
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About Debra Paist at a glance

Debra Paist is a Pa. Pub. Utility Comm. based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on environmental, government, and energy. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1980). Educated at Case Western Reserve University J.D. (—) and Hollins University A.B. (—). Serands clients in Harrisburg, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Debra Paist is a lawyer practicing public utility law, administrative law, regulatory and 2 other areas of law
  • Debra received a A.B. degree from Hollins University, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Debra practices in Harrisburg, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Debra Paist's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Debra Paist handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Debra Paist is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Debra Paist is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

Debra Paist is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Harrisburg are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Debra Paist's law office located?
Debra Paist's law practice is located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Debra Paist handle?
Debra Paist focuses on environmental, government, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Debra Paist practiced law?
Debra Paist has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
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Education

Case Western Reserve University J.D.
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Hollins University A.B.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1980

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