Native American Law
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Holland & Knight’s Native American Law practice distinguishes itself from others in the market in a number of important ways. We are one of very few firms with expertise in advising tribal governments and businesses on complex tax issues and defending them in audits, controversies, and BSA compliance. Our government relations success springs from our vigorous legislative and administrative strategies coupled with our litigation and negotiation skills. Our litigators are known for multimillion-dollar results in trial and appellate courts in areas such as land, water and other resource rights, gaming technology, tribal sovereignty, financing, federal relations, contracts, and jurisdictional disputes. When it comes to development finance, we counsel on complex financing structures for gaming and non-gaming development. The firm also has an impressive record of helping clients navigate federal environmental regulations, rights of way, permits and approvals. In the oil & gas regulatory and transactional space, we have negotiated large complex energy transactions, as well as drafted and prepared codes and regulations.
Chambers Review
Holland & Knight's flourishing Indian law outfit covers a broad range of matters including gaming, government relations and public policy issues. The firm also handles oil and gas transactional work for tribes, as well as aiding clients in navigating federal environmental regulations. The team's clients include tribal governments and Alaska Native corporations and is known for advising tribes on complex tax issues.
Work Highlights
- Holland & Knight acted for Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe in a dispute with Franklin County over the unauthorized collection by the county of Vehicle Use taxes.
Strengths
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"Holland & Knight provides specialised expertise to Native American tribes on unique issues."
"The H&K team is always willing to make themselves available and turn work around promptly and efficiently."
"Holland & Knight provides specialised expertise to Native American tribes on unique issues."
"The H&K team is always willing to make themselves available and turn work around promptly and efficiently."
Notable Practitioners
Philip Baker-Shenk is well known in the field for his lobbying practice, representing tribal governments and organizations.
James Meggesto advises tribes on a variety of matters including policy and regulation, gaming and tribal sovereignty.
Kenneth Parsons advises Native American governments on a variety of issues including gaming and taxation matters. He is further noted for his work with State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds under the American Rescue Plan Act.
"Kenneth is outstanding to work with. He is respectful, understanding, responsive and helpful."
Nicole Elliott is known for handling a variety of litigious matters for a number of tribal clients. She is notable for her knowledge of tax-related issues.
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