Atty. Heather H. Starnes

Atty. Heather H. Starnes

As the former Manager of External Affairs and Regulatory Policy for the Southwest Power Pool (SPP), and in private practice as an attorney and consultant, Heather oversaw development of policy through the SPP stakeholder process, including revisions to the FERC-jurisdictional tariff and state regulatory processes. During her tenure as an attorney and consultant in private practice she has provided guidance to a broad spectrum of energy clients, including municipals, cooperatives, joint action agencies, transmission companies and vertically integrated utilities.

Springfield Springfield 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Heather H. Starnes at a glance

Heather H. Starnes is a Member based in Springfield, Missouri, practicing at Healy Law Offices, LLC. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on environmental, government, and energy. Admitted to practice in Arkansas (1994) and Missouri (2001). Educated at University of Arkansas at Little Rock (J.D., 1993) and Hendrix College (B.A., 1991). Serands clients in Springfield, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • As the former Manager of External Affairs and Regulatory Policy for the Southwest Power Pool (SPP), and in private practice as an attorney and consultant, Heather oversaw development of policy through the SPP stakeholder process, including revisions to the FERC-jurisdictional tariff and state regulatory processes
  • During her tenure as an attorney and consultant in private practice she has provided guidance to a broad spectrum of energy clients, including municipals, cooperatives, joint action agencies, transmission companies and vertically integrated utilities
  • Heather has more than 20 years of experience, primarily in the areas of energy, utilities, municipal and administrative law
  • She also has extensive experience in state and federal regulatory and legislative processes
  • Heather received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hendrix College and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Arkansas-Little Rock School of Law
  • While in law school, she served as a clerk for the Arkansas Municipal League, working with Arkansas municipals to address legal and regulatory issues and developing training programs for city officials
  • She lives in Little Rock with her twins, Ken and Sarah
  • Heather can be reached by telephone either at 501-561-3022 or by email at heather@healylawoffices.com

Practice Areas Explained

Heather H. Starnes's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Heather H. Starnes 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.

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Government & Administrative Law

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

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Energy & Utilities Law

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Heather H. Starnes

Where is Heather H. Starnes's law office located?
Heather H. Starnes's law practice is located in Springfield, Missouri. The firm is Healy Law Offices, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Heather H. Starnes handle?
Heather H. Starnes focuses on environmental, government, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Heather H. Starnes practiced law?
Heather H. Starnes has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Heather H. Starnes go to law school?
Heather H. Starnes earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact Heather H. Starnes for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
- 1993
B.A.
Hendrix College
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Arkansas
Admitted: 1994
Missouri
Admitted: 2001

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