
Douglas L. Healy
Attorney at Law
Over two decades of experience in environmental torts, energy, utility, telecom, and municipal law.
20+
Years Experience
~$100M
Federal Case
Top 1%
MO Bar Score
About
A Career Built on Excellence
Douglas L. Healy is an experienced attorney versed in environmental torts as well as telecom, energy, utility, and municipal law. He began pursuing a career as an attorney at the University of Arkansas in 1998 after completing his bachelor's degree in business administration at Liberty University, where he graduated magna cum laude and earned the Distinguished Business Scholar Award.
Douglas Healy was the youngest graduate in the University of Arkansas School of Law class of 2000 and scored among the top 1 percent of examinees passing the Missouri Bar.
After earning his JD, Douglas L. Healy joined Duncan & Pierce in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and provided counsel to small businesses. He worked one year in this capacity before joining the Greene County Prosecutor as a senior assistant prosecutor in its Property and White Collar Crime Division. He then served as an advisor to the chairman of the Missouri Public Service Commission.
Douglas Healy has served as managing member of his Springfield, Missouri-based law firm since 2007. He oversees all accounting and IT functions for the firm and supervises its operations. Mr. Healy provides local counsel to Magnitude 7 Metals and CenturyTel, among other clients, and serves as general counsel to the Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission (MJMEUC).

Practice Areas
Areas of Expertise
Environmental Torts
Experienced representation in environmental litigation and tort cases affecting communities and businesses across the Midwest.
Energy & Utility Law
General counsel to the Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission and other utility clients, with deep expertise in regulation, policy, and litigation.
Telecom Law
Local counsel to CenturyTel and other telecommunications providers, navigating complex regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements.
Municipal Law
Representing municipalities and non-profit utilities in litigation, regulatory proceedings, and legislative advocacy at the state and federal level.
Business Counsel
Strategic legal counsel to small businesses and corporations on operations, compliance, and growth — from formation through complex transactions.
Federal Claims
Leading multi-utility litigation to recover approximately $100 million in Build America Bonds subsidies from the federal government.
Experience
Career & Education
⚖️Career
Healy Law Offices, LLC
2006 –PresentManaging Member
Oversees all accounting and IT functions for the firm and supervises its operations. Provides local counsel to Magnitude 7 Metals, CenturyTel, and serves as general counsel to MJMEUC.
Missouri Public Service Commission
2004 –2006Chief of Staff
Advised the chairman on utility issues and legislation. Helped manage 200 employees and offered expertise to state executive and legislative branches.
Greene County Prosecuting Attorney
2002 –2004Senior Assistant Prosecutor
Served in the Property and White Collar Crime Division, prosecuting complex financial and property crimes.
Duncan & Pierce
2001 –2002Attorney
Provided legal counsel to small businesses in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
🎓Education
University of Arkansas School of Law
Juris Doctor
Youngest graduate in the class of 2000. Scored among the top 1 percent of examinees passing the Missouri Bar.
Liberty University
B.S. Business Administration
Graduated magna cum laude. Earned the Distinguished Business Scholar Award.
Highlights
Top 1%
MO Bar Score
Magna
Cum Laude
Youngest
Law Graduate
20+
Years Practice
~$100M
in damages claimed
6
utility organizations
Federal
Claims Court
Notable Work
Build America Bonds Recovery
Recently, Doug Healy led efforts by several Midwest utilities to recover funds from the federal government for the non-payment of bond subsidies related to the Build America Bonds.
The total damages of these non-profit utilities is approximately $100 million. This action is pending in the Federal Claims Court. It is estimated the municipalities and non-profits have lost billions relying on the government promises related to Build America Bonds.
Represented Utilities
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Office Location
Springfield, Missouri
