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Prior to the founding of Hobbs Straus, Jerry Straus was lead Washington, D.C. counsel in the first large scale case for the restoration of historic Indian land – the restoration of the 48,000 acre Blue Lake lands to the Taos Pueblo.

Tribal Affairs

Tribal Constitutions & Codes
  • Provide counsel to tribes and tribal organizations on how to strengthen constitutions to lay a stronger foundation for economic and political development.
  • Present workshops on best practices within Indian Country for the processes of reform to maximize citizen participation and understanding.
  • Advise and assist tribes on the process of re-examining outdated tribal constitutions.
  • Draft, revise and interpret codes and ordinances including those for:
    • Tribal court systems
    • Law and order issues
    • Ethics
    • Environmental issues
    • Land use
    • Corporate and business issues
    • Personnel
    • Employment
    • Housing

Select Practice Area
Tribal Affairs
Self-Determination & Self-Governance
Programs & Services
Indian Housing
Gaming
Economic Development
Natural Resources
Alaska Native Issues
Oklahoma Issues
International Indigenous Rights
Tribal Counseling & Advocacy
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