Native American Law
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 3
Contact number
202-663-6000About
Provided by WilmerHale
Led by a former Solicitor General, WilmerHale’s Native American Law Practice is uniquely positioned to counsel tribal governments on difficult or unsettled legal questions, and to advocate for the rights of tribes (and their partners) in complex litigation and before federal agencies. The marriage of our Washington DC experience—a core element of the firm’s brand—and our presence in the Rocky Mountain region enables us to understand the unique challenges the Native American community faces and reflects our commitment to helping our clients assert their rights, protect their sovereignty and preserve their resources.
We focus on high-stakes, sophisticated litigation and complex, high-profile regulatory matters on behalf of our clients, representing tribes on a variety of issues, including energy and natural resource development, land acquisition, water rights, gaming matters, and issues of tribal sovereignty.
To learn more, visit us at: https://www.wilmerhale.com/en/solutions/native-american-law
Chambers Review
WilmerHale is a prominent firm renowned for counseling tribal governments on complex federal law questions and litigation. The firm also represents tribes in both strategic planning and litigation at both the trial and appellate levels. The team offers expertise in matters such as gaming, trust actions and land claims. WilmerHale represents tribes in policy matters, drawing on its strong relationships with Congress, the DOI, the Indian Gaming Commission and other key policymakers.
Work Highlights
- WilmerHale represented the Schaghticoke Tribal Nation in its efforts to secure federal recognition for the tribe after it had its previous recognition rescinded.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"WilmerHale's communication is great."
"WilmerHale provides efficient and sound legal arguments."
"WilmerHale's communication is great."
"WilmerHale provides efficient and sound legal arguments."
Notable Practitioners
Seth Waxman leads the firm's appellate practice and is renowned across the country as one of the finest Supreme Court advocates of his generation. He has an outstanding track record for successfully representing tribal governments in a wide range of high-stakes disputes.
"Seth is extremely professional and considerate of other arguments and thoughts."