NATIVE AMERICAN LAW
POSITION YOURSELF TO THRIVE WITH OUR COMMITMENT TO UNPARALLELED SERVICE
Holland & Knight’s Native American Law Team has a thorough understanding of the legal challenges facing Native American clients, from sovereign immunity and financing to the development and operation of hotels, clinics, retail centers, energy production, casinos, infrastructure and utilities.
With a deep respect for the traditional values that set Tribes apart, we are committed to providing Tribal governments and Alaska Native Corporations (ANCs) with the same high quality of legal representation demanded by other governments and world-class corporations. Our Native American Law Team utilizes the diverse talents of our attorneys and other professionals to:
PROTECT TRIBAL SOVEREIGNTY
DEVELOP RESERVATION ECONOMIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE
PRESERVE BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS
ENHANCE NATIVE GOVERNANCE AND BUSINESS STRUCTURES
YOUR VOICE – OUR ADVOCACY
Events that unfold in the executive branch and Congress, as well as in state governments, often have a profound and longlasting effect upon Indian Tribes. Recognizing this reality, our Native American Law Team maintains a visible presence in Washington, D.C., and in state capitals, including California, New York, Florida, Colorado, Oregon and elsewhere.
We Help Shape
Our philosophy is to function as an extension of your team We understand the challenges that Tribes face and are able to provide full-service, “one-stop” legal and strategic advice and counsel on critical issues.
THE HOLLAND & KNIGHT COMMITMENT
Our Native American Law Team is devoted to the unique needs of Native American organizations and the complex field of Indian law. We offer clients the resources of experienced Native American law practitioners combined with the diverse talents of approximately 2,200 lawyers and other professionals in every discipline necessary to provide comprehensive services in the field of Indian law and Tribal economic development.
DYNAMIC INDUSTRY SUPPORT
We fully engage all resources within the Firm to provide seasoned, creative and timely assistance – the kind of service that Tribes require to help protect their sovereignty and prosper now and into the future.
OUR COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH
ENABLES HOLLAND & KNIGHT TO BE:
HIGHLY RESPONSIVE
with proactive, innovative strategies that help to create opportunities for our Indian law clients and provide informed advocacy at the highest levels of government
COLLABORATIVE
working closely with Native American organizations, and with coalitions and caucuses, to increase support for the interests of our clients
FAR-REACHING
with effective advocacy as a result of our established working relationships throughout Congress and the executive branch
HOLLAND & KNIGHT’S STRENGTHS INCLUDE:
WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT OUR NATIVE AMERICAN LAW TEAM
2025 Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” Guide Holland & Knight received metropolitan first-tier ranking in Native American Law in Washington, D.C.
2025 The Best Lawyers in America Guide 3 attorneys recognized for Native American Law
2024 Chambers USA − America’s Leading Lawyers for Business Guide 4 attorneys nationally ranked for Native American Law
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