Native American Law - USA - Nationwide
What the team is known for
Dykema Gossett is recognized for its expertise at the juncture of gaming and Native American law. The team advises nontribal clients as well as tribes and tribal entities on a broad range of related issues including land-to-trust work, eligibility applications and financing agreements.
Strengths
"The team at Dykema Gossett is very well versed in the area of Native American law and is able to handle complex and sophisticated matters."
Work highlights
Dykema Gossett represented the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians in its federal applications to have off-reservation land in Muskegon, Michigan taken into trust for gaming purposes.
Notable practitioners
Lance Boldrey advises tribes, nontribal governments and nontribal entities on a wide array of Native American law matters, with an emphasis on state-tribal relations, economic development and other corporate matters. "Lance is very nice to work with. He's confident, has good interpersonal skills and excellent communication." "Lance's background knowledge of issues is very strong." "Lance is able to go beyond legal work and really understand transactions and work to find solutions for everyone involved."