About

Provided by Holland & Knight LLP

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.

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Native American Law - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

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 assisted the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community in its lead role of organizing and guiding a Native Farm Bill Coalition of other Tribal Governments and related organizations. 

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Philip M. Baker-Shenk
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Philip Baker-Shenk is well known in the field for his lobbying practice, representing tribal governments and organizations.

Phil is very experienced, appropriately responsive, and quick to analyze and understand issues.

Philip is very knowledgeable and committed to the issues his clients face.

Phil provides clarity in complex legal situations.

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James Meggesto
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James Meggesto advises tribes on a variety of matters including policy and regulation, gaming and tribal sovereignty.

James Meggesto is excellent and provides a high level of service.

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Kenneth Parsons
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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.

Ken helps tribal clients immensely with tax-related issues.

Ken is a real superstar. He is reliable, professional, and very responsive to our needs.

Kenneth is very responsive and very knowledgeable on Native affairs. His tax advice is also always spot-on and his knowledge of Native Law is a great help through that.

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Nicole Elliott
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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.

Nicole is extremely knowledgeable and responsive.

Nicole is very well-regarded in the federal legislative sphere.

Ranked Lawyers at
Holland & Knight LLP

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USA - Nationwide

Native American Law

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Philip M. Baker-Shenk
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James Meggesto
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Band 2
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Kenneth Parsons
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Nicole Elliott
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Band 3