Mark R. Overstreet
Mr. Overstreet represents businesses and individuals in their relations with and regulation by state and local governments. He has 30 years experience in handling complex matters before state administrative agencies. Mr. Overstreet regularly represents electric and telecommunications companies.
Mr. Overstreet also litigates state constitutional and administrative law matters before the state and federal courts.
Separation of Power and Does it Exist in the Administrative Hearing Process?
General Recovery and Remedy Theories in Debtor/Creditor Law
Judicial Review of Administrative Decisions
Water Utility Regulation
2010 Administrative Law Update
Post-Trial Proceedings
Judicial Review of Administrative Decisions
Comparative View of Administrative Law
Preclusive Effect of Administrative Determinations in Subsequent Court Proceedings
Successfully represented the Kentucky General Assembly in defending an action brought by more than 150 school districts challenging the adequacy of public school financing.
Successfully represented the Governor of Kentucky in a 2008 action brought by the President of the Kentucky Senate challenging the constitutionality of Governor's veto of Road Plan and Executive Branch's ability to expend funds in light of veto.
Frankfort Office, Executive Member
Retirement Plan Committee, Member
Franklin County Public Library District, Member and Treasurer
University of Kentucky College of Law
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Order of the Coif
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Kentucky Law Journal, Survey Editor (1979-80), Staff Member (1978-79)
University of Kentucky
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Phi Beta Kappa, Departmental Honors in Psychology
Mark is a long time member, Treasurer and former Chairman of the Franklin County Public Library District. Mark enjoys reading and history, particularly concerning Winston Churchill and the American Civil War. He also serves as judge and moderator for all levels of Kentucky Governor's Cup quick recall competition.
Martindale-Hubbell® AV-Preeminent® Peer Review Rated
Best Lawyers in America®, Administrative/Regulatory Law, Communications Law and Energy Law (1995-2020)
Best Lawyers in America®, Lexington Area Lawyer of the Year for Administrative/Regulatory Law (2018)
Best Lawyers in America®, Lexington Area Lawyer of the Year for Administrative/Regulatory Law (2012)
Kentucky Super Lawyers® (2007-19)
Chambers USA, "America's Leading Lawyers for Business," Environmental, Natural Resources and Utilities (2013-15)
. . . always been pleased and impressed with his representation . . . highly recommend him and his associates.
. . . invaluable resource and member of our team . . . knowledgeable, responsive, and effective . . .
He does it all and does it well. I would highly recommend him.
. . . highly recommended by clients . . .
Best Lawyers in America Honors 75 Stites & Harbison attorneys for 2020
LOUISVILLE, Ky.—The Best Lawyers in America© 2020 has recognized 75 Stites & Harbison, PLLC attorneys as selected by their peers in 49 areas of practice. Forty-three of those attorneys selected have been honored for 10 consecutive years or more.
Public Service Commission of Kentucky Proposes Amending Regulation Governing Uniform Fuel Adjustment Clauses
Fuel adjustment clauses (FAC) have been a feature of electric bills in Kentucky since the 1950s. An FAC adjusts on a monthly basis the kWh rate paid by customers for electricity to reflect changes in the cost of fuel, and in many instances, purchased energy.
Kentucky Super Lawyers Honors 42 Stites & Harbison Attorneys for 2019
LOUISVILLE, Ky.—The 2019 edition of Kentucky Super Lawyers recently honored 42 Stites & Harbison, PLLC attorneys in the Covington, Frankfort, Lexington and Louisville, Ky., offices. The publication named 33 attorneys to the Super Lawyers list and nine attorneys to the Rising Stars list.
Best Lawyers in America honors 72 Stites & Harbison attorneys for 2019
Kentucky Super Lawyers honors 51 Stites & Harbison attorneys for 2018
LOUISVILLE, Ky.—The 2018 edition of Kentucky Super Lawyers recently honored 55 Stites & Harbison, PLLC attorneys in the Covington, Frankfort, Lexington and Louisville, Ky., offices. The publication named 39 attorneys to the Super Lawyers list and 12 attorneys to the Rising Stars list.
Best Lawyers in America honors 79 Stites & Harbison attorneys for 2018
Best Lawyers names 11 Stites & Harbison attorneys as "Lawyer of the Year" for 2018
Kentucky Super Lawyers honors 55 Stites & Harbison attorneys for 2017
Best Lawyers in America honors 74 Stites & Harbison attorneys for 2017
Kentucky Super Lawyers honors 64 Stites & Harbison attorneys for 2016
Best Lawyers honors 72 Stites & Harbison attorneys for 2016
Chambers USA 2015 honors Stites & Harbison
Super Lawyers honor Stites & Harbison's Kentucky Attorneys
Best Lawyers honors 89 Stites & Harbison attorneys for 2015
Chambers USA honors Stites & Harbison attorneys for 2014
Super Lawyers honors Stites & Harbison's Kentucky attorneys for 2013-14
Eighty-nine Stites & Harbison attorneys honored by Best Lawyers in America for 2014
Best Lawyers names Stites & Harbison attorneys as 2012 Lawyers of the Year
Seventy-five Stites & Harbison attorneys honored in Best Lawyers in America
Thirty-five Stites & Harbison attorneys selected for inclusion on Kentucky Super Lawyers for 2001
Chambers USA honors 31 Stites & Harbison attorneys with inclusion in the 2011 guide
Chambers USA honors 32 Stites & Harbison attorneys with inclusion in the 2010 guide
Seventy-two Stites & Harbison attorneys honored in "Best Lawyers in America"