Native American Law
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Drummond Woodsum’s nationally recognized Tribal Nations law practice provides the highest quality services to sovereign tribal governments and their enterprises and to companies that do business with tribes.
Our lawyers started working in federal Indian law in the early 1980s before the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act attracted a multitude of law firms to the field. At that time, only a handful of lawyers represented tribal nations. We successfully litigated some of the early cases in Indian gaming for tribes, and we have been on the cutting edge in fighting for tribal sovereignty. Having worked with tribal nations in New England and across the country for well over 30 years, we draw upon an unmatched depth of experience and understanding of the unique issues and challenges in Indian country. We pledge to bring every ounce of that experience and knowledge to bear upon our services to our clients.
We regularly work as special counsel with local or in-house lawyers for our tribal clients, and we take pride in promptly delivering the highest quality legal advice in a cost-efficient manner. Our team consists of over 20 lawyers practicing federal Indian law, but we have the advantage of working in a large, full-service law firm. Thus, we draw upon lawyers and non-lawyer consultants with a wide range of expertise to meet the particular needs of tribal clients.
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Drummond Woodsum is recognized for its excellent Indian finance and economic development practice. Drummond Woodsum represents Native American businesses as well as tribes in litigation, government affairs and transactional work. The Drummond Woodsum team frequently acts for tribes on the developing, financing and subsequent operation of Indian tribal enterprises, as well as demonstrating great expertise in labor and employment cases. Drummond Woodsum also represents tribes in sovereignty issues and jurisdictional disputes.
Work Highlights
- Drummond Woodsum advised the Seneca Nation's cannabis regulatory body with respect to the establishment of regulations regarding cannabis.
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"Drummond Woodsum provides great service. It is always responsive, helpful and solution oriented."
"The team at Drummond Woodsum is very personable and has great communication."
"The Drummond Woodsum team is knowledgeable and engaging with a diverse skill set."
"Drummond Woodsum provides great service. It is always responsive, helpful and solution oriented."
"The team at Drummond Woodsum is very personable and has great communication."
"The Drummond Woodsum team is knowledgeable and engaging with a diverse skill set."
Notable Practitioners
Robert Gips maintains an excellent reputation for advising tribes on corporate transactions.
"Robert is very experienced and has great insight and creative thinking."
"Robert is well-seasoned and deeply experienced in Indian law and the way in which it relates to corporate law."
"Robert is highly responsive and very bright."
Joseph Sarcinella is an experienced attorney recognized for his work representing tribes and tribal entities across a broad variety of matters. He has particular capabilities in renewable energy, tribal lands and economic development issues.
"Joseph is extremely sophisticated and is strong at handling complex work."
Kaighn Smith has an excellent reputation for his work in Native American law and is known for advising clients on a range of disputes, including gaming and water rights as well as labor and employment law.
"Kaighn is a very experienced and very seasoned creative thinker in this space."
Brian Lewis is an experienced attorney recognized for his expertise in tribal economic development matters and the protection of tribal powers, rights and interests.
"Brian is a very thorough professional."
Michael-Corey Hinton is commended for his work representing tribes and tribal entities across a range of legal areas. He is particularly expert in regulatory and administrative proceedings.
"Michael-Corey Hinton provides strong insights and is a pleasure to work with. He delivers quality results."
"Mr. Hinton's performance is very impressive."
Erick Giles is very well versed in a wide range of Native American law matters. He is frequently sought by tribal nations and tribal businesses, among many others, to advise on complex federal regulatory issues, treaty rights and commercial contracts.
"Erick has a good understanding of issues addressing multiple jurisdictions."
"Mr. Giles is a great attorney with a special gift for balancing a massive and diverse workload for his clients."
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