Native American Law

Forum and choice of law considerations are prevalent with contracts with tribes. Our attorneys are well versed in Native American Law and jurisdiction.

The interplay between federal, state, and tribal authority on these laws is complex. Our attorneys are well versed in native American Law, sovereignty, and jurisdiction.

Sometimes. Federal Indian law has evolved in inconsistent ways over time. Recently, the McGirt decision in effect overturned state criminal convictions in most of Oklahoma. However, there are many state-federal-tribal agreements on these matters.

Native American property law is often governed my complex federal codes and federal case law. Our attorneys are well versed in Native American Law and jurisdiction.

Adoption of Native American children is governed by complex federal (ICWA) and state (OICWA) statutes. Our attorneys are well versed in this complex legal matter.

That would be unethical and malpractice. Many unknowing people check the N/A box on family law filings stating that there are no Native American interests to be considered. This violates the law unless you have done your due diligence to determine the child/family are not members nor eligible for membership in a Native American tribe. Not only that, but it violates the human rights of the person and of the tribe.