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For more than two decades Ater Wynne has been providing legal services to Indian tribes and tribal enterprises throughout the United States. Our work emphasizes various aspects of tribal economic development and governance, including project finance, land acquisition and leasing, energy development, casino/hotel projects, taxation, infrastructure development (water, sewer and communications systems), housing, and recreational and healthcare facilities. Our extensive experience has given us a broad understanding of federal Indian law and an appreciation of the unique aspects of doing business in Indian Country. Our expertise includes:
- Casino development
- Contracts/construction
- Economic development
- Employment
- Energy and transmission projects, including renewables
- Environmental/water rights
- Gaming regulation
- Housing
- International law
- Licensing and trademarks
- National environmental policy act
- Litigation
- Project finance
- Real estate/fee-to-trust
- State-tribal compacts
- Taxation/ERISA
- Telecommunications projects
- Tribal governance
Ater Wynne also works with public and private partners in major joint ventures, assisting with financing, international trade, construction, regulatory and governmental affairs. We bring added value to our regional, national, and international clients through our industry knowledge, contacts, and Pacific Rim presence. Ater Wynne has offices in four western states and affiliations with law firms in Mexico, Canada, Japan and China.
A representative sampling of current or recent projects includes:
- Advising a southwest tribe on taxation issues and IRS audit
- Assisting several Northwest tribes in the planning, financing, construction and leasing of tribal casinos
- Acting as project counsel for a Southwest tribe on all aspects of developing major fossil fuel and renewable electric power generation and transmission facilities
- Advising a Northwest tribe on amendments to state gaming compacts and on formulation of vendor/consultant contracts
- Advising West Coast tribes on fee-to-trust applications, gaming regulatory, environmental and water rights issues
- Representing several Northwest tribes in litigation involving employment, sovereign immunity, construction contracts and fishing rights
- Serving as member of National Indian Gaming Commission advisory committee on environmental, public health and safety issues affecting tribal casinos
- Serving as lead counsel on the first major international container port facility and light rail/economic development projects in Washington and Oregon
Related Industries:
Energy
Financial Services
Food & Beverage
Manufacturing
Real Estate/Construction
Technology & Telecom
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Colorado River Indian Tribes
Diné Power Authority
of the Navajo Nation
North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians
Puyallup Tribe and
Marine View Ventures
Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians
Stillaguamish Tribe
Oregon tribes and tribal economic development entities
Tyonek Native Corporation
National Renewable Energy Laboratory |
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Indian Law Attorneys:
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Peter H. Haller (Contact, Seattle)
Douglas C. MacCourt (Contact, Portland)
L. David Connell
Joel R. Paisner
John M. Schultz
Rob Roy Smith
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