Best Lawyers in America for Native American Law
Universally considered to be among the country's premier Supreme Court and appellate advocates, Seth Waxman served as Solicitor General of the United States from 1997 through January 2001. In addition to leading the firm's appellate practice, Mr. Waxman engages in a broad litigation and counseling practice, with particular emphasis on complex challenges involving governments or public policy, intellectual property, regulatory, criminal and commercial issues.
Rob Roy Edward Stuart Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Native American Law. Rob Roy Edward Stuart practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Rob Roy Edward Stuart Smith since 2013. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Rob Roy Edward Stuart Smith is held by other lawyers.
Edward Ayoob is a partner and the co-chair of the Federal Relations Group in Barnes & Thornburg's Washington, D.C., office. His work on behalf of clients includes areas such as taxation, appropriations, Native American, small business, foreign affairs, and various regulatory concerns, among numerous other issues. Edward is the former legislative counsel, tax counsel, appropriations manager, and foreign affairs adviser to U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV). He was also the senat...
Edmund Clay Goodman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Native American Law. Edmund Clay practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Edmund Clay Goodman since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Edmund Clay Goodman is held by other lawyers.
Paul G. Kent is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law, Litigation - Environmental, Litigation - Land Use and Zoning, Municipal Law, Native American Law and Water Law. Paul G. practices law in Madison, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Paul G. Kent since 1995. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Paul G...
Lauren works with Alaska Native corporations, private entities, and other businesses in managing their corporate affairs, real estate transactions, Alaska Native law issues, mergers and acquisitions, and other transactional work. Lauren also works with tribes, municipalities, and individuals on a regular basis to meet their business and transactional needs.
Chair of the firm’s Natural Resources Department and the American Indian Law & Policy Group. Represents tribal nations, those doing business with tribes and western water districts. Proven ability to resolve natural resource and water disputes before Congress and the Department of the Interior. Ryan Smith represents tribes, water districts and corporations before Congress, the Department of the Interior and the courts on tribal issues and Western natural resource issues. He has sign...
Eric N. Dahlstrom is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Gaming Law and Native American Law. Eric N. practices law in Tempe, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Eric N. Dahlstrom since 2005. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Eric N. Dahlstrom is held by other lawyers.
Corey Hinton, Leader of the firm’s Tribal Nations Practice Group, advises Tribal Nations, Tribe-owned entities, and entities that interface with Tribes on federal Indian law and policy, the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, employment matters, economic development, environmental and natural resource issues, and the fee-to-trust process. A citizen of the Passamaquoddy Tribe (Sipayik), Corey draws from a uniquely deep well of experience to deliver significant value to his clients. Corey has s...
Catherine F. Munson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Native American Law. Catherine F. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Catherine F. Munson since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Catherine F. Munson is held by other lawyers.
Troy A. Eid, the former U.S. Attorney for the District of Colorado, is a principal shareholder in the firm's Denver office. He has wide-ranging experience in complex federal, state and tribal litigation at the administrative, trial and appellate court level. Mr. Eid also handles a wide range of sensitive commercial transactions and disputes that require statutory, regulatory or administrative approval. Recent examples include: Spearheading the statutory review and community participation proc...
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