Atty. Hillary J. Close
Hillary represents energy, water and wastewater utilities, local governments and other business entities, with a primary focus on utility regulatory matters before the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC). She also works with municipalities on utility matters, annexations and reorganizations.
Energy Law & More Attorney · Serving Indianapolis, IN
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About Hillary J. Close at a Glance
Hillary J. Close is a energy attorney based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Educated at University of California Berkeley (J.D., 2000) and University of California Berkeley (—, 2000). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Energy Law (Indianapolis) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Energy Regulatory Law (2026). Serves clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Hillary J. Close
- Hillary represents energy, water and wastewater utilities, local governments and other business entities, with a primary focus on utility regulatory matters before the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC)
- She also works with municipalities on utility matters, annexations and reorganizations
- Hillary represents investor-owned and municipal utilities before the IURC and in court
- She advises on general rate cases, periodic rate adjustment (tracker) proceedings, certificate of public convenience and necessity cases, preapprovals, financings, acquisitions, disputes, investigations, rulemakings and service area-related cases
- In addition, Hillary assists municipal clients with the annexation and reorganization processes
- She has defended annexations in remonstrance actions, and represents municipal clients on related matters including utility services and rates
- Having begun her career as a corporate lawyer, Hillary gained experience in a variety of transactional areas, including securities law
- She now counsels utility and non-utility clients in acquisitions and financing transactions, as well as other contract matters
- She regularly advises utility clients with respect to service and supply agreements, and has also assisted with engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and other construction contracts
- Hillary has participated in the drafting and negotiation of power purchase agreements, including renewables such as wind and solar and related matters on behalf of utility purchasers and project developers
- In addition, Hillary ably guides large industrial clients through agreements for utility services, including gas and electric
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Hillary J. Close's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Hillary J. Close handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Indianapolis.
Energy & Utilities Law in Indianapolis
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Indianapolis
Practicing law in Indiana. Legal matters in Indiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Indianapolis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Indiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Indiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Indiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Indianapolis Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Indianapolis-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Indianapolis Choose Hillary J. Close
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Hillary J. Close's practice in the field of energy.
Focused Energy Practice
Concentrating on energy means Hillary J. Close's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Indianapolis
A Indianapolis-based practice means Hillary J. Close attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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