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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Native American Law

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

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Greenberg Traurig's American Indian Law Practice handles litigation, mediation, transactional, and governmental affairs matters involving Native American and Alaska Native tribes and tribal entities in every part of the United States. Our practice handles virtually every aspect of this complex field, including:

  • Trial and appellate court advocacy and boots-on-the-ground experience in tribal and state courts throughout the country, and in federal courts including the United States Supreme Court.
  • Mediating and arbitrating disputes between Indian tribes and state and federal governments and between tribes and corporations – including pipeline, natural resources, environmental, and energy infrastructure projects.
  • Structuring complex corporate, financing, and banking transactions involving tribal entities, as well as real estate development on tribal lands and Indian allotted lands.
  • Experience working with the federal government on legislative, executive, administrative, and judicial branch matters involving Native American and Alaska Native tribes and entities.
  • An experienced gaming practice.
  • Tribal economic development and capacity-building strategies, including regulatory compliance and governance. 

GT is equipped to handle any challenge involving Native nations and their governments, businesses, and investments. 

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Native American Law - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Greenberg Traurig caters to Native American tribes as well as corporations, government bodies and nonprofit organizations. The team offers an interdisciplinary practice encompassing tribal economic development, financial transactions, energy and natural resources law, and federal policy matters. The group has experience at all levels of Tribal, State and Federal Court, including the Supreme Court. Greenberg Traurig also offers capabilities in mediation, particularly in disputes involving energy projects affecting tribal land.

Work Highlights

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  • Greenberg Traurig acted as counsel to Summit Carbon Solutions, which is currently developing the world’s largest carbon sequestration and storage project in five Midwest states.

Strengths

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  • The Greenberg Traurig team has an extraordinary breadth and depth of experience.

    Native American Law respondentUSA
  • Greenberg Traurig has deep work experience with Tribal nations across North America.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Jennifer H Weddle
    Band 1Jennifer H Weddle

    Jennifer H Weddle

    Jennifer Weddle is cochair of the firm's native law practice and advises tribes on a range of regulatory and jurisdictional issues. She has particular specialty in economic development and natural resources disputes.

    • Jennifer is incredibly smart and compassionate. She is able to clearly articulate the law and make suggestions for consideration in crucial decision-making.

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    • She is a top notch partner.

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    • Jennifer is the absolute best attorney I have ever worked with.

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  • Band 1Troy A Eid
    Band 1Troy A Eid

    Troy A Eid

    Troy Eid is well regarded for his Native American law practice and regularly handles disputes between tribes and companies at both trial and appellate levels.
    • Troy's past experience, connection to tribal land issues and their resolutions is extremely valuable to us as a client.

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