The Charges
Violation of treaty fishing rights; interference with traditional harvesting; regulatory overreach.
Awarded
Recognition of treaty rights; permanent injunction against regulatory enforcement; compensation for past violations. Date: "2019-08-23"
Our indigenous law practice provides comprehensive legal services to tribal governments, indigenous organizations, and individuals in matters involving tribal sovereignty, treaty rights, and cultural preservation. We work to protect and advance indigenous rights and self-determination.
Our team combines deep understanding of federal Indian law with respect for indigenous traditions and governance systems. We work to ensure that indigenous rights are protected and advanced in all legal forums.
We understand that indigenous legal matters require special sensitivity to cultural values and traditional governance systems. Our approach combines aggressive advocacy with cultural respect to achieve favorable outcomes while preserving important cultural and political relationships.
Challenge
Indigenous legal matters often involve complex interactions between tribal, state, and federal jurisdictions. Our client, a tribal government, faced challenges to their sovereignty regarding resource management and law enforcement. The challenge was to assert tribal authority while maintaining productive relationships with federal and state agencies.
Our Personal Approach
We take a culturally sensitive and sovereignty-focused approach to indigenous law, recognizing the unique political status of tribal nations and the special trust relationship with the federal government. Our team includes attorneys with experience in tribal government and federal Indian law, providing practical solutions that respect both legal requirements and cultural values. We believe in government-to-government relationships and meaningful consultation processes. Our goal is to help tribal nations exercise their sovereignty effectively while protecting their cultural heritage and advancing their economic development. We work closely with tribal leaders and cultural advisors to provide comprehensive legal services.
Indigenous Law
Our indigenous law practice encompasses all aspects of federal Indian law including tribal sovereignty, treaty rights, gaming, natural resources, and cultural preservation. We represent tribal governments, indigenous organizations, and individuals in federal and state courts. Our attorneys have extensive experience in complex jurisdictional issues, trust responsibility matters, and tribal-state-federal government relations. We provide both litigation services and transactional support for tribal economic development initiatives.