Patterson Earnhart Real Bird & Wilson LLP has announced the launch of its new law firm in Louisville, Colorado, and Washington, D.C. The majority native-owned firm provides a broad range of legal services to Indian tribes, tribal entities, and individual Indians across the United States, prioritizing the sovereignty, jurisdiction, self-sufficiency, and self-governance of the tribes it serves.
Founding partners Jeremy Patterson, Alvina Earnhart, Thomasina Real Bird, and Rollie Wilson are highly experienced, dedicated professionals who also are aggressive and effective advocates for Indian Country. They have extensive experience serving as general counsel for Indian tribes, working on tribal energy and economic development projects that generated more than $1 billion in value for tribes, and successfully defending clients against legal and political attacks by state and county governments.
“We’ve had opportunities to support and work on a number of groundbreaking tribal initiatives to protect and advance treaty rights,” Patterson said. “We’ve worked with tribal clients to establish, protect, and assert the unique interests of tribes and indigenous nations throughout the United States and beyond, including tribal water rights.
“Our work comes down to protecting and promoting the sovereignty, jurisdiction, authority and priorities of the Indian tribes we represent,” he continued. “In these efforts we are always working to advance the ongoing treaty and trust responsibilities the United States owes to tribes, and all of the government services and responsibilities that tribes fulfill.”
As a majority native-owned law firm with ties to the Mnicoujou/Itazipco Lakota, Sicangu Lakota Ihanktonwan Nakota, and Navajo nations, Patterson Earnhart Real Bird & Wilson LLP attorneys hold a deep respect for the traditional values of Indian tribes. Patterson noted that this is essential in all areas of Indian law.
“We listen closely to our clients’ concerns so we can fully understand and represent each client effectively,” he explained. “We know that each tribal community and entity has a unique history and needs. We build meaningful relationships so we can develop responsive, appropriate, and culturally relevant solutions.”
Patterson Earnhart Real Bird & Wilson has offices in Louisville, Colorado, and Washington, DC. To learn more, visit nativelawgroup.com.
Patterson Earnhart Real Bird & Wilson LLP is dedicated to the representation of American Indian tribes, tribal entities, and individual Indians across the United States. Our mission is to support and advance the sovereignty, self-sufficiency, and self-governance of our tribal clients. We take time to listen to, and fully understand, our clients’ concerns so we can develop responsive and appropriate solutions.