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Hans Walker, Jr.
Partner
Mr. Walker began his legal career in 1960 as general counsel
for the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold
Reservation of North Dakota, in which he is an enrolled member
(Mandan). From 1965 to 1982, he held several posts in the
United States Department of the Interior, including Assistant
Solicitor, Director of the Office of Indian Water Rights,
and Associate Solicitor for Indian Affairs. In 1988, he joined
the Firm as a partner.
Mr. Walker is counsel for the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe in its
suit for the return of thousands of acres of land
taken by the State of New York early in the last century
in violation of the Non-Intercourse Act. He has prepared manuals
on taxation and gaming that are widely used in Indian country.
Mr. Walker received his LL.B degree in 1960 from the University
of North Dakota, where he served on the Board of Editors of
the Law Review, as well as his Ph.B. degree in 1957. Mr. Walker
is a member of the District of Columbia and North Dakota bars.
E-mail: hwalker@hsdwdc.com
Phone: (202) 822-8282
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