John M. Schultz has focused his legal practice for the over 33 years on regulatory, contractual, energy and environmental law for private and municipal clients. Since 1996, Mr. Schultz has advised tribal clients throughout the United States on federal and state regulatory issues, including environmental issues, NEPA document preparation and compliance, gaming regulation, cultural resources, water rights, forestry, employment, fee-to-trust, and construction matters. He has represented over one dozen tribes in gaming regulatory, environmental, and casino financing matters. Mr. Schultz served on an advisory committee to the National Indian Gaming Commission (“NIGC”) regarding environmental, public health and safety regulations for tribal casinos. He also works with Bureau of Indian Affairs (“BIA”) personnel in Washington, D.C., and in Western regional BIA offices on NEPA compliance, and on gaming and energy projects. In addition, he also works closely with NIGC personnel on the approval of management contracts and tribal gaming ordinances, as well as other tribal gaming regulatory issues.
Mr. Schultz advises manufacturers, real estate developers, mining companies, lending institutions, municipalities, and energy project developers regarding permitting and compliance with federal, state and local environmental and occupational safety and health laws. His environmental, energy and regulatory experience includes work in all areas of environmental and natural resources law, including air, water and waste permitting as well as cleanup issues and water rights.
Mr. Schultz has been AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell since 2005 and has been listed in Best Lawyers in America for his expertise in Native American Law since 2008.
