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Native American Law - Oklahoma
What the Team is Known For
GableGotwals is a well-established Oklahoma firm with expertise in all areas of legal disputes. The law firm represents Indian tribes, vendors, their leaders and organizations in federal, state and tribal courts. The team is active in areas of commercial law, gaming issues, governmental relations and environmental concerns. It regularly deals with dispute proceedings before the US Supreme Court.
Strengths
GableGotwals has strong network connections and experience in litigation.
Work Highlights
GableGotwals advised the Cherokee Nation and Cherokee Nation Businesses in an action to enjoin a special contract for electric service with Oklahoma Gas and Electric before the Oklahoma Corporation Commission.
Notable practitioners
Dean Luthey has impressive expertise in Native American law as well as a considerable amount of experience in commercial litigation and gaming matters. He is also equipped to advise on utilities disputes.
Trent Shores is noted for his impressive experience in handling tribal sovereignty matters, criminal prosecutions and civil litigation for Native American tribes and organizations.
Amelia Fogleman is noted for her expertise and experience advising Native American tribes on a range of contentious matters, including those relating to the breach of commercial agreements, as well as land disputes.
Barrett Powers is recognized for his experience representing tribes and tribal entities on commercial litigation and civil rights matters.