Native American Law
USA Guide 2024 : Oklahoma
Band 1
About
Provided by Crowe & Dunlevy, a Professional Corporation
The Indian Law & Gaming Practice Group provides strategic legal advice from the broad collective experience of attorneys throughout our firm. We represent not only Indian tribal governments and Alaskan native entities on matters relating to sovereignty, economic development and governmental objectives, but also tribal corporations and affiliated entities, and the nontribal clients who work with them. We provide counsel regarding the complex matters of federal Indian law and the interrelationship with state and tribal laws. The firm works closely with tribal leadership and tribal attorneys, as well as others doing business with tribes, to provide advice to form the foundation for well-reasoned policy and strategic decisions as well as the implementation of these strategies to meet our clients’ objectives.
Chambers Review
Crowe & Dunlevy acts for Indian tribes on a comprehensive range of transactional and high-stakes litigation mandates. The law firm is well known for its expertise in gaming matters including related hospitality projects, and also advises entities doing business in Indian country, including banks involved in the provision of financial support to significant tribal business and infrastructure projects. The team is actively involved in a number of tribal jurisdiction, sovereignty and immunity issues, as well as healthcare and pharmaceutical-related disputes. The team is also experienced at the intersection of the internet gaming space and Indian law.
Work Highlights
- Crowe & Dunlevy represented Softek Management Services in a contract and fraud dispute involving claims, counterclaims and cross claims with allegations regarding tribal economic development companies and certain federal contracts.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Crowe & Dunlevy's attorneys are excellent and skilled and have a breadth of experience."
"It is a top-tier firm in the area of Native American law in Oklahoma."
"Crowe & Dunlevy's attorneys are excellent and skilled and have a breadth of experience."
"It is a top-tier firm in the area of Native American law in Oklahoma."
Notable Practitioners
Michael McBride maintains a stellar reputation for his extensive experience in regulatory matters, complex disputes and gaming issues.
"Michael is a very good strategic thinker with timely communication and excellent judgment."
"He is a very skilled attorney."
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Crowe & Dunlevy, a Professional Corporation
Oklahoma
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Zane T. Anderson
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