Best Lawyers in America for Native American Law
Lisa M. McKnight is one of six founding lawyers of Salmon, Lewis & Weldon, P.L.C., specializing in natural resources law, environmental law, Indian law, and water rights litigation. Ms. McKnight’s practice focuses on environmental matters, particularly litigation and administrative agency proceedings under the Endangered Species Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, and other federal laws affecting the use of land, water and other natural resources. From the inception of her l...
Daniel I.S.J. Rey-Bear is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Native American Law. Daniel I.S.J. practices law in Spokane, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Daniel I.S.J. Rey-Bear since 2015. 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 Daniel I.S.J. Rey-Bear is held by other lawyers.
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.
Mark H. Reeves is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Native American Law. Mark H. practices law in Augusta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Mark H. Reeves 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 Mark H. Reeves is held by other lawyers.
Affie Ellis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Native American Law and Natural Resources Law. Affie practices law in Cheyenne, Wyoming Best Lawyers has recognized Affie Ellis since 2024. 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 Affie Ellis is held by other lawyers.
Jerry C. Straus is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Gaming Law and Native American Law. Jerry C. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Jerry C. Straus since 2006. 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 Jerry C. Straus is held by other lawyers.
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.
Daniel Volchok's practice focuses on appellate litigation involving various areas of federal and state law, including arbitration, bankruptcy, civil rights, contracts, criminal law, due process, free speech, intellectual property, military law, Native American issues, preemption and tax. Mr. Volchok has filed numerous merits and amicus briefs in the US Supreme Court as well as state and federal appellate courts, and also participated in successful efforts to obtain or oppose certiorari.
Lynn Slade serves clients’ needs addressing Federal Indian law and Native American law, energy, natural resources, environmental law, project development, complex litigation and transactions for over 30 years. In his Indian law practice, Lynn advises and counsels natural resource and energy developers, financial institutions, utilities, and other businesses in transactions and project development, including extensive involvement with renewable energy projects. He also leads litigation t...
Kaighn Smith Jr. has been fighting for Tribal Nations and their enterprises in the tribal, federal, and state courts and before federal administrative agencies across the country for over 30 years. He has garnered a national reputation for his committed advocacy for tribal sovereignty, winning cases in a wide range of areas, including jurisdiction disputes, gaming matters, labor and employment relations, and land-in-trust and environmental matters. He regularly teaches federal Indian law as a...
Christine V. Williams is an adjunct law professor on Government Contracting at Seattle University School of Law’s Alaska Campus. She is widely recognized for her deep experience in the Government Contracting field and speaks nationally several times a year on the subject. Christine has admission to a diversity of courts, including various federal circuit courts of appeals, where she has prevailed. Christine concentrates her practice on Government Contracting from counseling on qualifica...
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