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Drummond Woodsum

Native American Law

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Drummond Woodsum’s Tribal Nations Practice Group is a leader in providing top-tier legal services to tribal nations, their enterprises, and businesses interacting with tribes. With over 35 years of experience and accolades from peer-reviewed listings such as Chambers USA and Best Lawyers in America, our team is dedicated to addressing the unique needs of Native American law.

Comprehensive Legal Services for Tribal Clients

Our full-service approach integrates specialists in federal Indian law with experts in business, litigation, labor, education, and tax. This allows us to provide tailored legal solutions across various areas, including:

  • Business, Finance, and Economic Development
  • Litigation in Federal, State, and Tribal Courts
  • Labor and Employment Relations
  • Nation-Building and Governmental Functions
  • Tribal Education
  • Tribal Housing

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What the Team is Known For
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.
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Work Highlights

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  • Drummond Woodsum have provided counsel on immigration compliance matters and on a loan to an Alaska-based entity, NDN Collective, seeking to establish an aquaculture operation.

Strengths

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  • Drummond Woodsum are dedicated to providing quality legal services to the Native American Tribal communiy.

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  • They have a deep knowledge and understanding of the intricacies Navajo Nation law.

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  • The Drummond Woodsum team is very thorough and detail-oriented.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Kaighn Smith, Jr.
    Kaighn Smith, Jr.

    Kaighn Smith, Jr.

    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 great to work with.

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    • Kaighn is extremely knowledgeable about the law and very client-oriented.

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  • Robert Gips
    Robert Gips

    Robert Gips

    Robert Gips maintains an excellent reputation for advising tribes on corporate transactions.

    • Robert is very experienced and knowledgeable.

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  • Christopher Stevenson
    Christopher Stevenson

    Christopher Stevenson

    Christopher Stevenson is a tax attorney who represents Tribal Nations in connection with federal, state and Tribal tax compliance issues.

    • Christopher has a way of explaining very complex tax problems and making them easy to understand.

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  • Joseph Sarcinella
    Joseph Sarcinella

    Joseph Sarcinella

    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 a very skilled facilitator of strategy.

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  • Michael-Corey Hinton
    Michael-Corey Hinton

    Michael-Corey Hinton

    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.

    • His commitment to his craft is genuine and full of heart.

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  • Brian Lewis
    Brian Lewis

    Brian Lewis

    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 brilliant attorney.

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  • Erick Giles
    Erick Giles

    Erick Giles

    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 provides exceptional service and insight into client needs.

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