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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
Indian SelfDetermination and Tribal Self-Governance policies
former members of Congress and former congressional staff and officials
We Wrote the Book 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.
DYNAMIC INDUSTRY SUPPORT We fully engage all resources within the firm to ensure seasoned, creative and timely assistance – the kind of service that tribes require to protect their sovereignty and to prosper in today’s and tomorrow’s world.
OUR COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH ENABLES HOLLAND & KNIGHT TO BE: HIGHLY RESPONSIVE with proactive, innovative strategies that help to create opportunities for our Indian law clients and provide informed advocacy at the highest levels of government
COLLABORATIVE Gaming
Real Estate
Housing
NATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
Project Financing
Infrastructure
working closely with Native American organizations, and with coalitions and caucuses, to increase support for the interests of our clients
FAR-REACHING Energy & Economic Development
with effective advocacy as a result of our established working relationships throughout Congress and the executive branch
HOLLAND & KNIGHT’S STRENGTHS INCLUDE: Federal and State Government Relations/Advocacy
Land Use and Development/ Environmental
Tax Planning and IRS Audit Defense
Gaming Regulation and Compliance
Litigation
Labor Law and Employee Benefits
Business Transactions
Healthcare and ACA Compliance
WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT OUR NATIVE AMERICAN LAW TEAM 2024 Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” Guide Holland & Knight received national first-tier ranking in Native American Law in the 2024 Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” guide; in addition, the firm earned metropolitan first-tier ranking in Native American Law in Washington, D.C. 2024 The Best Lawyers in America Guide 2 attorneys recognized for Native American Law
2023 Chambers USA − America’s Leading Business Lawyers Guide 4 attorneys nationally ranked for Native American Law
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CONTACT US James Meggesto
Partner | Washington, D.C. 202.469.5173 james.meggesto@hklaw.com
Philip Baker-Shenk Partner | Washington, D.C. 202.457.7031 philip.baker-shenk@hklaw.com
Jessica M. Brown
Randolph DelFranco
Partner | San Francisco 415.743.6935 jessica.brown@hklaw.com
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Nicole M. Elliott
Jessica L. Farmer
Partner | Washington, D.C. 202.469.5144 nicole.elliott@hklaw.com
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Steven D. Gordon
John H. Haney
Partner | Washington, D.C. 202.457.7038 steven.gordon@hklaw.com
Partner | Los Angeles 213.896.2542 john.haney@hklaw.com
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Senior Counsel | Los Angeles 213.896.2477 richard.petty@hklaw.com
Kayla Gebeck Carroll Associate | Washington, D.C. 202.469.5372 kayla.gebeck@hklaw.com
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