Richard C. Rich Starkey

Public Finance Law

5.0 (1 reviews)

Indianapolis, Indiana

40+ years experience

Barnes & Thornburg LLP

Updated: Jan 02, 2026

Contact Information

317-236-1313

https://btlaw.com/en/people/richard-starkey

11 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204-3535

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Bio

Rich has acted as bond counsel for issues of tax-exempt and taxable debt for business borrowers and governmental entities, including taxable adjustable rate bonds, general obligation bonds, refunding and revenue bonds, and lease/purchase financing. Specifically, Rich has served as bond counsel for tax increment financing and has participated in drafting legislative amendments to tax increment finance and municipal law in general over the last several years.Over more than three decades of practice, Rich has cultivated the skills and perspective needed to focus on the major points of the deal at hand and in supporting the issues that are most important to closing that transaction. On a personal note, Rich cares about his clients, the quality of the advice and work product he provides, and about representing his client in a manner that is cost-effective and takes into consideration the mitigation of potential problems down the road. Rich has acted as bond counsel for issues of tax-exempt and taxable debt for business borrowers and governmental entities, including taxable adjustable rate bonds, general obligation bonds, refunding and revenue bonds, and lease/purchase financing. Specifically, Rich has served as bond counsel for tax increment financing and has participated in drafting legislative amendments to tax increment finance and municipal law in general over the last several years. Over more than three decades of practice, Rich has cultivated the skills and perspective needed to focus on the major points of the deal at hand and in supporting the issues that are most important to closing that transaction. On a personal note, Rich cares about his clients, the quality of the advice and work product he provides, and about representing his client in a manner that is cost-effective and takes into consideration the mitigation of potential problems down the road.

Practice Areas

Public Finance Law

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Public Finance Law, Indianapolis (2020)
Recognized: Public Finance Law
Special Focus: Financing via Property Taxation
Special Focus: Municipal
Special Focus: Project Finance
Special Focus: Public Funds
Special Focus: Structured Finance
Special Focus: Water Project Financing

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2008

Education

Indiana University Bloomington, J.D., graduated 1985
University of Cincinnati, B.A., graduated 1980

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Reviews

David White

2 weeks ago

Exceptional Counsel for Complex Municipal Bond Refinancing

Rich Starkey provided outstanding guidance for our city's complex general obligation bond refinancing. His 40 years of experience, particularly his recognized expertise in public finance law and property tax-based financing, were invaluable. He navigated the intricacies of the tax-exempt debt with precision, ensuring a seamless and favorable outcome. His professionalism and deep knowledge of Indiana law, honed at Barnes & Thornburg, instilled complete confidence. We achieved significant savings thanks to his strategic counsel.