Federal Indian Law and Intergovernmental Relations
Federal Indian Law and Intergovernmental Relations
Indian Tribes
Gallagher & Kennedy is ready to assist tribal clients with all aspects of federal Indian law, including the status of Indian tribes and their special relationship with the federal government. Our attorneys have helped tribal clients by working with state and federal agencies, state legislators and Congress to obtain funding and favorable legislation for tribal programs. Specifically, our attorneys can assist tribal clients with issues related to:
Tribal sovereignty, jurisdiction, and sovereign immunity
Governmental appropriations
Advocacy before federal and state legislatures and administrative agencies
Tribal codes, ordinances, and regulations, including tax codes
Governmental policies and strategies
Negotiation of cooperative agreements with federal, state and local agencies