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HOLLY C. BARRETT

Oklahoma City

Summary

Accomplished legal professional with extensive experience at the Oklahoma Department of Human Services, adept at managing complex guardianship cases and ensuring compliance with legal standards. Known for clear communication and effective workload management, I excel in providing strategic legal guidance and training, enhancing agency operations and client outcomes.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Assistant General Counsel V

Oklahoma Department of Human Services
Oklahoma City
05.2018 - Current
  • Counsel for Adult Protective Services (APS) and Developmental Disability Services (DDS) provides guidance on guardianship, competency, and criminal competency matters statewide.
  • Represent APS in guardianship proceedings and advise field staff and supervisors across 77 counties.
  • Manage legal responses for confidential records requests, ensuring compliance for APS, DDS, LTC, and OCA programs in alignment with court orders.
  • Collaborate with agency leadership on legal strategy and risk mitigation.
  • Provide legal training and guidance to case workers, program managers, and leadership on statutory frameworks and regulatory obligations.

Principal Attorney

Holly C. Barrett, P.C.
Oklahoma City
02.2000 - 01.2018
  • Managed private law practice focusing on family law, guardianship, and domestic relations litigation.
  • Represented clients in trials, appeals, and mediation in multiple Oklahoma counties.
  • Served as Guardian ad Litem in high-conflict custody disputes in Oklahoma County District Court.
  • Directed all aspects of practice management, including client relations, case strategy, and legal filings.

Attorney

01.1996 - 01.2000
  • I practiced at an insurance defense firm from 1995 until late 1996.
  • After that, I worked for a sole practitioner specializing in family law and then for a personal injury firm before establishing my practice in February 2000.

Education

Juris Doctor -

Oklahoma City University School of Law
Oklahoma City, OK
01.1996

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Sociology

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK
01.1991

Skills

  • Clear communication skills
  • ability to multitask and stay organized
  • effective workload management
  • commitment to data confidentiality
  • flexibility and adaptability in various situations

References

Available Upon Request

Professional Affiliations Honors

  • Chairperson, OBA Government & Administrative Law Practice Section, 2021
  • Leadership Council Member, OBA Government & Administrative Law, 2021
  • Associate Board Member, Oklahoma Lawyers for Children, 2018
  • Member, Oklahoma Bar Association (Family Law, Juvenile Law Sections), 1996 - Present
  • Past President, Downtown Exchange Club for Prevention of Child Abuse
  • Readers' Choice Award, Best Divorce Lawyer, 2012
  • Certified in Family & Divorce Mediation
  • Completed over 16 hours of Domestic Violence training (43 O.S. 120.7)
  • Emerge Leadership 10-month training program, Graduation 05/01/25

Timeline

Senior Assistant General Counsel V

Oklahoma Department of Human Services
05.2018 - Current

Principal Attorney

Holly C. Barrett, P.C.
02.2000 - 01.2018

Attorney

01.1996 - 01.2000

Juris Doctor -

Oklahoma City University School of Law

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Sociology

University of Central Oklahoma

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