Establishing and protecting the tribal land base is a fundamental goal for Indian tribes. Our Firm has extensive experience in addressing legal issues concerning the retention, acquisition, use, and jurisdiction over Indian lands.

CONTACT:
Charles Hobbs, Michael Roy, Geoff Strommer, M. Frances Ayer

Achievements and Actions

• Continuing representation of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe in their Nonintercourse Act claims against the State of New York

• Negotiated settlement of land claims of the Seminole Tribe of Florida against the State of Florida

• Successfully defeated attempt of one tribe to prevent another tribe's land acquisition under a restoration act

• Represented the Miccosukee Tribe in a claim against the Florida Department of Transportation regarding illegal use of easements

• Assisted the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut and the Susanville Rancheria in placing lands into federal trust

• Represented Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation in establishing that an area opened to settlement in 1910 was still part of the Reservation

Typical Assignments

• Assist tribes in navigating the complex regulatory framework to place land into federal trust

• Represent tribes before administrative boards and federal courts regarding reservation boundaries and land claims under the Nonintercourse Act

• Represent tribes in negotiating for surplus federal lands

• Negotiate leases of tribal or individually owned trust land, and assist tribes in purchasing land

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