Economic Development & Financing

Developing stable structures, or strengthening existing structures, for the exercise of tribal governmental and proprietary powers is essential to the successful legal strategy for any tribe. We have an interest and experience in tribal economic development and on-reservation business transactions and have frequently developed and updated the tribal codes and regulatory systems that are the foundation of economic success. In addition, we have done substantial work in lease negotiations, joint ventures, traditional debt financing, chartering tribal corporations, financing direct and guaranteed loans, and other tribal investment opportunities. Not only have we served as the tribal attorney for several loan transactions involving shopping centers, hotels, casinos, credit unions, professional offices, landfills, and mobile home parks, but also we have functioned as lender’s attorney in the financing of a tribal telecommunications business in Arizona and as advisor to Fannie Mae for on-reservation mortgage financing.

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