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NATIVE AMERICAN LAW POSITION YOURSELF TO THRIVE WITH OUR COMMITMENT TO UNPARALLELED SERVICE Holland & Knight’s Native American Law Team has a thorough understanding of the legal challenges facing Native American clients, from sovereign immunity and financing to the development and operation of hotels, clinics, retail centers, energy production, casinos, infrastructure and utilities. With a deep respect for the traditional values that set tribes apart, we are committed to providing tribal governments and Alaska Native Corporations (ANCs) with the same high quality of legal representation demanded by other governments and world-class corporations. Our Native American Law Team utilizes the diverse talents of our attorneys and other professionals to: PROTECT TRIBAL SOVEREIGNTY
PRESERVE BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS
DEVELOP RESERVATION ECONOMIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE
ENHANCE NATIVE GOVERNANCE AND BUSINESS STRUCTURES
YOUR VOICE - OUR ADVOCACY Events that unfold in the federal executive branch and Congress, as well as in state governments, often have a profound and long-lasting effect upon Indian tribes. Recognizing this reality, our Native American Law Team maintains a visible presence in Washington, D.C., and in state capitals, including California, New York, Florida, Colorado, Oregon and elsewhere.
We Help Shape
Our Team Includes
We Wrote the Book
Indian SelfDetermination and Tribal SelfGovernance policies
former members of Congress and former congressional staff and officials
on Indian Gaming our Indian Gaming HandbookTM is widely used by tribal, state and federal regulatory agencies
Our philosophy is to function as an extension of your team. We understand the challenges that tribes face, and are able to provide full-service, “one-stop” legal and strategic advice and counsel on all critical issues.
THE HOLLAND & KNIGHT COMMITMENT Our Native American Law Team is devoted to the unique needs of Native American organizations and the complex field of Indian law. We offer clients the resources of experienced Native American law practitioners combined with the diverse talents of approximately 2,200 lawyers in every discipline necessary to provide comprehensive services in the field of Indian law and tribal economic development.