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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Ivan
Nov 28, 2019
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Jack Utter
Oct 28, 2019
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Calvin was a beacon of hope to my family at a time when our options appeared limited and the likelihood of a satisfactory resolution seemed nigh on impossible. Not only was he able to defend us from an unjust accusation, his calm and empathetic demeanor offered emotional succor to myself and those I care about most. My family and I are eternally grateful for his service and I hereby recommend Mr. Lee without reservation.”
Trevor Toledo
Oct 14, 2019
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Lupita Castillo
Jul 23, 2019
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