Indian Law Testimonials
“The Indian law attorneys at mctlaw have been fantastic. They have really helped give new life to the UKB Tribal Court, both in terms of funding and the development of tribal law.“
— Kristie Bradley
Tribal Court Administrator and citizen of the UKB of Cherokee Indians in Oklahomar
“The attorneys at mctlaw are easy to work with while still producing high quality results. They listen to our needs and take on many different issues and opportunities facing tribes today.“
— Nino Maltos, II
Chairman, Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe
“The Indian law group at mctlaw promised a good deal for our tribal gaming regulation updates, and they delivered! We are very happy to have them on board now for a wide variety of Indian gaming compliance matters.“
— Michael Icay
Chairman
Habematolel Tribal Gaming Commissione
“Thank you Jeff and the rest of the mctlaw staff for securing our Tribal seal which is a huge part of our identity, so this truly is a historic moment for us all. If you want to be the best, you need to surround yourself with the best! I’m ecstatic to be surrounded by each of you!“
— Assistant Chief Jeff Wacoche
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Our team of experienced Indian Law attorneys can help with matters like:
- Indian gaming compacts, regulation and compliance
- Tribal cannabis and hemp regulation
- Tribal Governance and Drafting Statutes and Regulations
- Tribal Self-Determination and Self-Governance contracting and compacting with the Department of the Interior (DOI) and the Indian Health Service (IHS)
- Structuring or Restructuring Tribal Courts and Obtaining Funding from the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOI)
- Creating and Implementing Tribal Housing Programs and Obtaining NAHASDA Funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
- Litigating Breach of Trust and Takings Claims
- Enforcing Treaty Rights
- Oil & Gas Royalty Disputes
- Individual Indian Money Account Issues
- Natural Resource Management for Tribal Lands
- Environmental Protection and Cleanup on Tribal Lands
- Resolving Tribal Enrollment and Disenrollment Disputes
- Fee-to-Trust Land Acquisitions
- Federal Recognition for Native American Indian Tribes
- Misuse of Railway Easements on Indian Tribal Lands
- Issues with Jurisdiction Over Land Allotments
- Protecting the rights of individual Indian landowners
- Operating as an Indian Reorganization Act (IRA) Section 17 Corporation, a Tribally Chartered Corporation, or an Alaska Native Corporation
Content Reviewed by Jeffrey Nelson – Indian Law
Jeffrey Nelson leads the Firm’s Indian Law Group. He’s spent over 20 years of experience working in Washington, DC on Indian law and litigation matters, including as a Senior Attorney at the National Indian Gaming Commission and as an Assistant Solicitor at the Department of the Interior. Jeff now represents tribes across the country on Indian gaming and tribal governance matters. He also serves as the Assistant Attorney General for the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma. Jeff earned his law degree at the University of Michigan Law School in 1997 and an LL.M. in Advocacy from Georgetown University Law Center in 1999.
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