Bio

John Peebles, a founding partner, has been with the firm since its inception. Nationally renowned for his skills and expertise in all aspects of federal Indian law, Mr. Peebles' career spans a wide range of issues covering the span of federal Indian law during the last 40 years. Mr. Peebles' expertise touches all areas of federal Indian law, including federal/state/tribal jurisdiction, federal trust responsibility, federal statutory responsibilities, gaming, tribal economic development, federal legislation, tribal government, tribal courts, and tribal enrollment. Mr. Peebles has negotiated innumerable federal and state contracts and a multitude of agreements between tribal and private entities. He has also filed a variety of Administrative appeals at the state and federal level and litigated various cases against state and federal entities for breach of contract and other violations of applicable law. Mr. Peebles has prepared documents to implement management, financing, construction, and operating agreements for a variety of Indian facilities. Mr. Peebles' leadership and experience sets the tone for the firm as a nationally recognized Indian Law Firm. Mr. Peebles is a qualified expert in court cases on matters relating to Indian law. He has provided testimony to Federal agencies on the subjects of Indian affairs and has lectured at national seminars. Mr. Peebles' decades of experience bring additional talent and credibility to the table to ensure its clients' success.