Donna L. Barnett

Practice Areas

Environment & Natural Resources

Regulatory Litigation

Utilities

Autonomous and Uncrewed Vehicles

Clean Technology

Energy Law

Career

Donna Barnett is a regulatory litigator with a deep understanding of the rules and statutes affecting her clients’ businesses. Donna routinely appears before the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission and other state commissions to secure approvals for her clients’ regulated activities and defend them in investigations and enforcement actions. Donna’s practice focuses primarily on helping her energy clients obtain approvals in cost proceedings, property transactions, and mergers, but she also represents clients in other highly regulated industries such as telecommunications, transportation, and solid waste. Donna also has substantial experience in rulemaking and legislative efforts for her clients, so they can help shape the industry in which they operate.

During her more than 25 years of experience in regulated industries, Donna has developed strong relationships with regulators, opposing counsel, and industry leaders. The strength of these relationships has been critical in assisting clients navigate the regulatory landscape while developing clean, innovative technologies and business solutions.