Tribal Law Representation in Moore
Respecting sovereignty while delivering results. We represent individuals and families in matters involving the Chickasaw, Choctaw, and other nations.
Navigating Complex Jurisdictions
We effectively operate at the intersection of state, federal, and tribal law in Central Oklahoma.
Family Law
Handling divorces, custody disputes (ICWA), and guardianships for tribal members in state and tribal courts.
Business Law
Facilitating leases, joint ventures, and contracts between private entities and tribal governments.
Member Rights
Ensuring due process within the tribal court system and protecting members from external discrimination.
Key Legal Concepts
Understanding the rules is half the battle in tribal litigation.
Sovereignty
Tribes are domestic dependent nations. They have inherent power to govern their members and territory.
Jurisdiction
Determining who has the power to hear a case (Tribe vs. State vs. Feds) is often the first major legal fight.
Sovereign Immunity
Tribes cannot be sued unless they agree to it. We know how to draft waivers that protect your business interests.
Our Tribal Law Services
Experienced counsel for complex indigenous law matters.
ICWA Defense
Protecting the rights of Indian children, parents, and tribes in state custody courts.
Tribal Court Litigation
Civil and criminal defense within the tribal judicial system.
Employment Law
Handling disputes with tribal enterprises.
Probate & Wills
Handling estates that involve Indian trust land or assets.
We Are Here to Help
Individuals
- Protecting custody rights
- Defending criminal charges
- Probating Indian trust land
- Enforcing civil rights
Corporate Clients
- Negotiating waivers of immunity
- Ensuring regulatory compliance
- Litigating breach of contract
- Structuring partnerships
Relevant Insight: McGirt and Oklahoma Business Implications
Understanding tribal jurisdiction after the landmark Supreme Court decision.
Frequently Asked Questions
Related Insights
Cross-Deputization in Oklahoma Tribal Law
Cross-deputization agreements let tribal and local officers enforce each other's laws. In post-McGirt Oklahoma, they reshape jurisdiction, sovereignty, and.
McGirt & Oklahoma Tribal Reservations
The Supreme Court confirmed the Muscogee reservation was never disestablished. But what does that mean? And why doesn't it apply to every tribe in Oklahoma?
IGRA Explained: Federal Indian Gaming Law
Passed in 1988, IGRA created the modern tribal gaming industry. Understand the three classes of gaming, the role of the NIGC, and why compacts matter.
Complex Case?
You need an attorney who knows the territory. Call Addison Law Firm.
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