Native American Law
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 3
Contact number
+1 303 223 1100Chambers Review
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP has extensive experience in representing tribes, water districts and corporations before Congress, the Department of the Interior and the courts on tribal issues and Western natural resource issues. The firm acts as go-to legal and policy counsel to Native American tribal communities across the United States.
Work Highlights
- BHFS LLP advised the White Mountain Apache Tribe in connection with the White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act which quantified the tribe's water rights and authorized $100+ million for a tribal drinking water project.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at Brownstein is engaging, knowledgeable and highly responsive to its client's legal needs."
"The level of expertise, professionalism and quality of work provided by the BHFS team speaks for itself."
"The team at Brownstein is engaging, knowledgeable and highly responsive to its client's legal needs."
"The level of expertise, professionalism and quality of work provided by the BHFS team speaks for itself."
Notable Practitioners
Ryan Smith is recognized for his expertise in representing tribal nations, corporates and districts in natural resource and water disputes. He is chair of the firm's American Indian Law & Policy Group, as well as cochair of Brownstein's Natural Resources Department.
"Ryan has a very good reputation in the water law space in relation to Native American land."
Sarah Murray is an up and coming parter who is well versed in advising clients on regulatory and administrative matters related to tribal gaming and Indian affairs.
"Sarah is super responsive."
"Sarah is the most helpful and expert outside counsel."
"Sarah is a subject matter expert in Indian Gaming Law. She understands the nuances of the industry and is very engaging and responsive."