Native American Law

The State of New Mexico borders 23 sovereign nations, each with its own government, laws, schools, local businesses, culture and traditions. Doing business in Native American communities requires lawyers who are conversant in the community’s laws and applicable federal law as well as educated about community values and culture. The Moses Law Firm has represented Native American Nations, businesses and schools in matters ranging from litigation before the United States Supreme Court to litigation before Native American administrative agencies. Regardless of the legal forum, The Moses Firm’s goal is always the same, to provide cost-effective legal representation in a manner that respects Native American culture and sovereignty. This representation includes:

• Business formation
• Employment practices (drafting employee manuals, advising on grievance issues and compliance with local employment law and applicable federal law)
• Employment Disputes (assisting employers with employment disputes before Native administrative agencies and local courts)
• Business Contracts (with an emphasis on addressing unique sovereignty issues)
• Banking (with an emphasis on lending to support Native enterprises)
• Collections and Contract Enforcement Litigation
• Alternative Dispute Resolution (including local approaches such as Peacemaking)
• Compliance with procurement laws
• Representing P.L. 93-638 Grant Schools (Grant schools face many legal challenges, including compliance with complex federal laws, local education requirements, board training, housing and managing a workforce confronting the unique challenges and opportunities inherent in operating rural schools.)