Native American Law

Tribal governments and businesses confront an increasingly complicated legal, political and business dynamic. These complications can impede the realization of governmental and economic development goals of tribes and tribal businesses.

At Dentons, our track record is virtually unmatched when it comes to helping clients construct strategies that take into account the frequent interplay of the courts, the regulatory role of federal agencies, the influence of Congress, financial markets, and the realities of the current political climate. Our team of attorneys and public policy specialists bring together their nationally-recognized individual expertise to assist clients navigate complex Indian law and policy issues. To further our clients' goals, we construct holistic strategies. Among our members are a former Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs (acting), former Chairman (acting) and former head of enforcement at the National Indian Gaming Commission, former officials from the Department of the Interior’s Office of the Secretary and Office of the Solicitor, former officials from the Department of Justice’s Indian Resources Section, and former congressional staff.  As a result, our clients benefit from a team which is well versed in all aspects of federal Indian law and policy, and which is extremely well positioned to help clients achieve their goals in a cost-efficient manner.