Patterson Real Bird & Rasmussen LLP is a majority native-owned law firm specializing in tribal and federal Indian law. As dedicated tribal advocates, the firm stands out for its commitment to serving American Indian tribes, tribal entities, and individual Indians nationwide, focusing on promoting economic development, protecting tribal sovereignty, and upholding treaty rights.
The firm operates as both General Counsel and Special Counsel, working in true partnership with tribal governments at every level to implement laws, regulations, and priorities. With a mission centered on honoring tribal self-governance, the team collaborates with national tribal organizations and engages in advocacy in Washington, D.C., to address challenges ranging from infrastructure and water rights to federal trust responsibilities.
Services Offered
- Tribal and Federal Indian Law
- General Counsel for Tribal Governments
- Special Counsel for Tribal Entities
- Economic Development Advising
- Infrastructure Issue Resolution
- Tribal Water Rights Protection
- Sovereignty and Jurisdiction Advocacy
- Federal Trust Responsibility Enforcement
- Treaty Rights Protection
- Legal Services for Individual Indians
- Policy Advocacy and Legislative Engagement
- Contract Support Cost Claims Assistance
The firm serves clients across the United States from offices in Colorado, New Mexico, North Dakota, and Washington, D.C., offering tailored legal strategies to support tribal self-sufficiency and address critical issues such as MMIP and human trafficking impacting Native communities.
