Our firm works to protect the rights and interests of all Americans in a range of important legal matters. Native Americans are impacted by tribal, state and federal laws. The laws affect every aspect of your domestic affairs. At CJ Lee & Associates, our goal is to help all people throughout Indian Country navigate the tribal laws as well as state and federal laws in all courts.
We help clients including personal injury clients and business enterprises with complex litigation and jurisdictional matters. CJ Lee assisted a client in obtaining a writ of prohibition which vacated a reinstatement order of protection from the Crownpoint Family court. This caused a previous dismissal to be upheld and allowed my client to resume custodial rights of her two-year-old daughter.
ICWA sets guidelines and requirements for how adoption agencies and the child welfare system serve tribal children and birth parents. Divorce Planning As you are planning your first visit with your divorce attorney, it is a good idea to do some divorce planning.
We help clients including personal injury clients and business enterprises with complex litigation and jurisdictional matters. CJ Lee assisted a client in obtaining a writ of prohibition which vacated a reinstatement order of protection from the Crownpoint Family court. This caused a previous dismissal to be upheld and allowed my client to resume custodial rights of her two-year-old daughter.
ICWA sets guidelines and requirements for how adoption agencies and the child welfare system serve tribal children and birth parents. Divorce Planning As you are planning your first visit with your divorce attorney, it is a good idea to do some divorce planning.
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There are almost countless federal laws, regulations, statutes, treaties, and court decisions that affect Native Americans in practically every aspect of life.
Tribes have specific sovereign powers, and have been granted the right to self-governance, adding to an already complex mix of challenges for Native Americans who are involved in business.
The Indian Civil Rights Act of 1968 was passed in part to protect individual Native Americans against specific actions from tribal governments.
Native Americans were granted equal protection under the law, while maintaining their right to self government.
Tribes have specific sovereign powers, and have been granted the right to self-governance, adding to an already complex mix of challenges for Native Americans who are involved in business.
The Indian Civil Rights Act of 1968 was passed in part to protect individual Native Americans against specific actions from tribal governments.
Native Americans were granted equal protection under the law, while maintaining their right to self government.
Many Native American individuals and families have spent years building up a business, and need assistance with startup issues and doing business in the Navajo Nation.
Many growing businesses are related to tourism, and the legal requirements associated with registration are a great burden.
You want to get on with the business of doing business, and instead, face a pile of paperwork that is confusing, complex, and unfortunately, necessary.
At CJ Lee & Associates, we have extensive experience in assisting Native Americans build businesses.
Many growing businesses are related to tourism, and the legal requirements associated with registration are a great burden.
You want to get on with the business of doing business, and instead, face a pile of paperwork that is confusing, complex, and unfortunately, necessary.
At CJ Lee & Associates, we have extensive experience in assisting Native Americans build businesses.
These issues require fast, effective action, and the help of a qualified Indian Law attorney allows the members to be confident in their decisions.
Not all law firms can claim the experience and knowledge we offer our clients.
Our founder, Calvin J. Lee, has extensive experience in tribal, state and federal law matters, and can provide the legal support needed for a wide scope of legal issues.
We can help with issues such as drafting Tribal Ordinances, dealing with matters associated with the IRS and taxation, consulting with Congress and other federal agency personnel, working with lobbyists, and keeping the council safe by staying current with any changes in federal or state law, as well as recent case law that could have an impact on a decision.
Not all law firms can claim the experience and knowledge we offer our clients.
Our founder, Calvin J. Lee, has extensive experience in tribal, state and federal law matters, and can provide the legal support needed for a wide scope of legal issues.
We can help with issues such as drafting Tribal Ordinances, dealing with matters associated with the IRS and taxation, consulting with Congress and other federal agency personnel, working with lobbyists, and keeping the council safe by staying current with any changes in federal or state law, as well as recent case law that could have an impact on a decision.
When a personal injury claim is filed against a tribe, the problems associated with the case will tie up attention and time.
There is very real reason for worry, as the damage done can be significant.
At C.J. Lee & Associates, we handle all matters associated with sovereign immunity, as well as tort defense.
Place these complex legal issues in our hands when you need to be confident that you are represented by a highly-skilled, experienced litigator that will zealously protect the interests of the tribe.
There is very real reason for worry, as the damage done can be significant.
At C.J. Lee & Associates, we handle all matters associated with sovereign immunity, as well as tort defense.
Place these complex legal issues in our hands when you need to be confident that you are represented by a highly-skilled, experienced litigator that will zealously protect the interests of the tribe.
Complexity can arise when Native American is divorcing a person who is not a member of the tribe, as just one example.
The tribal court has jurisdiction over many family law issues, but federal law also plays a part in these matters.
The Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) may get involved in issues associated with enforcing payment of child support.
The location of the dispute can also make a difference in how any family law matter is addressed, legally.
Laws vary depending upon whether the location was on a reservation, or trust or restricted allotments that are not directly on the reservation.
The tribal court has jurisdiction over many family law issues, but federal law also plays a part in these matters.
The Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) may get involved in issues associated with enforcing payment of child support.
The location of the dispute can also make a difference in how any family law matter is addressed, legally.
Laws vary depending upon whether the location was on a reservation, or trust or restricted allotments that are not directly on the reservation.
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