Atty. Raylee Starnes

Atty. Raylee Starnes

Raylee Starnes focuses her practice on oil, gas, and energy litigation and transactions. Ms.

Santa Fe Santa Fe 7 J. Erfahrung 7 year
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Profile Summary

About Raylee Starnes at a glance

Raylee Starnes is a employment, business, bankruptcy, litigation, and energy attorney based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, practicing at Holland & Hart LLP. They have 7+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2019. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas (2019). Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 2019). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serands clients in Santa Fe, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Raylee Starnes focuses her practice on oil, gas, and energy litigation and transactions
  • Ms. Starnes represents oil and gas exploration companies, oil and gas midstream companies, and large land owners in a variety of transactional and litigation matters
  • Ms. Starnes has also represented clients in several non-energy commercial litigation matters, and advised clients on labor and employment disputes, bankruptcy proceedings, and real estate matters

Practice Areas Explained

Raylee Starnes's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Raylee Starnes is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New Mexico →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Raylee Starnes is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New Mexico →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Raylee Starnes is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in New Mexico →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Raylee Starnes is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New Mexico →

Energy & Utilities Law

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

Raylee Starnes is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in New Mexico →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Mexico

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Raylee Starnes

Where is Raylee Starnes's law office located?
Raylee Starnes's law practice is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The firm is Holland & Hart LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Raylee Starnes handle?
Raylee Starnes focuses on employment, business, bankruptcy, litigation, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has Raylee Starnes practiced law?
Raylee Starnes has 7+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2019.
Where did Raylee Starnes go to law school?
Raylee Starnes earned their education at (J.D., 2019).
How can I contact Raylee Starnes for a consultation?
You can contact Raylee Starnes directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Raylee Starnes received?
Raylee Starnes's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment; Best Lawyers in America — Oil and Gas Law; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:.

Education

J.D.
Southern Methodist University
- 2019

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Oil and Gas Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — in America, Best Lawyers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — , U.S. News & World Report
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — , 2024-2025
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters, 2024
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Texas, State Bar of Texas
Admitted: 2019

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