Oklahoma Indian Law Attorneys
Taking advantage of their sovereign status under U.S. law, Indian tribes in Oklahoma have become successful in developing gaming and non-gaming related enterprises. This success has created opportunities for both the tribes and for those individuals and entities who wish to conduct business with the tribes.
Representing Indian Tribes
The Indian law attorneys at Doerner Saunders Daniel & Anderson, L.L.P. have developed a deep understanding and respect for the traditional values important to each tribe in Oklahoma. Our attorneys are committed to providing tribal governments with the same level of high-quality legal representation demanded by businesses, corporations, and federal, state and local governments.
The services we provide to Indian tribes include:
- Bond and other financing
- Employment and labor counseling and training
- Expansion of Indian businesses
- Federal legislation and appropriations
- Fee-to-trust processing
- Gaming commission training and representation
- Gaming development and management
- Health care advocacy
- Housing development and financing
- Indian law litigation
- Infrastructure development
- Preparation of tribal codes and constitutions
- Probate planning
- Protection and advancement of tribal sovereignty
- Protection of burial, sacred and historic sites and artifacts
- Protection of tribal, environmental, natural resources and water rights
- Resort and casino development
- Revenue allocation
- Tribal 8(a) entities
- Tribal business development
- Tribal corporate and business law
- Tribal entertainment agreements
- Tribal taxation
- Tribal-state compact negotiations
- On and off-reservation construction and real estate development
- Tribal trademark, copyright and patent protection
Representing Non-Indian Companies Seeking Business Opportunities
Non-Indian businesses tend to be less familiar with the operations of tribal governments than they are with those of state, county and local governments. Some businesses refrain from activity in Indian country because they feel less equipped to advance and defend their interests before governmental bodies in tribal settings. Our attorneys provide services to assist companies in seeking business opportunities with Indian tribes.
To discuss your case with an Indian Law attorney at the Firm, please feel free to contact any of the below-listed attorneys. We have offices in Tulsa and Oklahoma City.
Jon E. Brightmire - Practice Group Leader
Michael Minnis
