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Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP

Native American Law: Finance

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Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP

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American Indian tribes and organizations that do business with them have a strong advocate in Faegre Drinker’s long-standing, nationwide Indian law practice. We have worked on tribal financings totaling more than $15 billion and involving more than 120 tribes in 21 states. We support you in interactions with the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC), as well as with other concerns including federal-Indian law issues, sovereign immunity, Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA), land determinations, land into trust, leases, gaming compliance and tribal gaming commission matters, environmental law and regulations, taxation, federal recognition, labor and employment matters, construction matters, energy projects, and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and health law matters.

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Native American Law: Finance - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For
Faegre Drinker provides high quality advice to tribal and nontribal clients on a range of matters. Faegre Drinker is noted for its market-leading expertise in tribal finance as well as gaming, real estate and the environment. The team assists in drafting tribal codes and constitutional amendments, and regularly represents tribes before Federal and State Courts.

Work Highlights

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  • Faegre Drinker represented the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community in a complaint against the North Metro Harness Initiative LLC.

Strengths

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  • The team is very knowledgeable and provides excellent guidance navigating complex issues.

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  • Faegre does a great job at being efficient.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Miko Hernandez
    Band 1Miko Hernandez

    Miko Hernandez

    Miko Hernandez regularly advises tribes and financial institutions on financing disputes involving real estate, construction and gaming.
  • Band 2Michael Coddington
    Band 2Michael Coddington

    Michael Coddington

    Michael Coddington has a broad practice as a commercial lawyer. He is noted for his work in Native American law.
    • Michael is a really bright and solution-based lawyer.

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