Native American

The attorneys in our Native American Practice Group have a wealth of experience and expertise in representing and counseling tribes and tribal-affiliated clients in a wide range of legal matters. We routinely provide these clients with corporate, environmental, intergovernmental negotiation, litigation, intellectual property, employment, real estate, construction, fee-to-trust and regulatory expertise.

We understand and are sensitive to the unique interests of Native American tribal governments and the nuances of their legal status, including principles of tribal sovereignty and immunity, and are committed to providing the highest level of legal services in a multifaceted and regulated world.

We also serve as trusted advisors to tribal clients on matters relating to:

• Planning for and protection of natural and cultural resources
• Intergovernmental negotiations and agreements
• Real estate acquisition and development
• Financing and construction of facilities
• Reservation land use plans
• Creation and implementation of tribal regulatory programs
• Endangered Species Act, Section 404 and Clean Water Act permitting for tribes
• Fee-to-trust transfers
• Reservation boundary defense
• Water rights and Water District Agreements
• Tribal Environmental Impact Reports
• Tribal Access and Indian Roads