Law Firm Overview

The attorneys of Smith & Jolly, LLC have devoted their careers to representing Indian nations and specializing in all areas of Tribal and Federal Indian law. We are determined to provide the highest quality legal representation at competitive rates to Indian tribal governments, departments, agencies, schools, colleges, and economic enterprises.

Federal Indian law is probably the most unique area of law in North America. It is complex, specialized, and deeply rooted in both history and culture. It is an area of law that is completely foreign to most attorneys and demands a full understanding of and respect for tribal sovereignty, self-government, and self-determination. While it can be easy to use such terms, only a true comprehension, belief, and commitment to sovereignty, self-government, and self-determination can provide Indian nations and their instrumentalities with the kind of legal representation they need.

At Smith & Jolly, LLC, protecting and upholding tribal sovereignty is a fundamental value. In its practice of Indian law, Smith & Jolly, LLC is committed to Indian nations and their interests. Our loyalty to Indian nations coupled with our dedication to the highest quality of service is what distinguishes Smith & Jolly and its Indian law practice from many other law firms in the field. We approach the representation of our clients from the first principle that tribes are sovereign governments and, accordingly, strive in all of our work to strengthen tribal self-government and fight for true self-determination.

Areas of Practice

• Federal Indian Law and Related Issues 90%
• Family Law 4%
• Landlord/Tenant 2%
• Criminal Law 2%
• Contracts, Wills & Misc. Issues 2%

Published Works

• The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act: The Unwavering Policy of Termination Continues, 29 Ariz. St. L.J. 273, 1997

West Practice Categories

Administrative Law, Administrative Hearings & Adjudication, Business & Commercial Law, Contracts, Business Organizations, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, DUI/DWI, Drug Violations, Juvenile Crimes, Parole & Probation, Traffic Violations, Employment Law -- Employer, Employment Contracts -- Employer, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) -- Employer, Wage & Hour Laws -- Employer, Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act -- Employer, Environmental Law, Estate Planning, Living Wills, Powers of Attorney and Appointment, Trusts, Wills, Family Law, Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Gaming Law, Casinos, Pari-mutuels Betting, Housing & Urban Development, Government Contracts, Intellectual Property Law, Copyrights, Labor Law, Wage & Hour Laws, Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act, Litigation & Appeals, Federal Appellate Practice, Federal Trial Practice, State Appellate Practice, State Trial Practice, US Supreme Court, Native Peoples Law, Native Citizenship & Rights, Treaties, Tribal Governance, Tribal Jurisdiction, Tribal Lands, Real Estate Law, Landlord/Tenant, Taxation Law