Tribal Member: Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska & White Earth Band of Chippewa
Mr. Hampson represents tribes and tribal organizations on a wide range of Indian law matters including gaming, commercial and economic development matters, gaming regulation, energy, water, construction, jurisdiction, recognition, legislative issues, environmental law, health care, tax, the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, employment, election, administrative law and general counsel matters.
Mr. Hampson has represented tribes and tribal organizations in litigation in federal, tribal, and state courts as well as before federal agencies. He has represented tribes in litigation involving water rights, jurisdictional disputes, tribal sovereignty, and self-determination issues. In commercial matters, he has reviewed and negotiated agreements related to the financing, development, and construction of new or expansions of tribal casinos and other facilities, operation of federal programs under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, professional services, gaming machine leases, and real estate transactions involving trust and fee lands. Mr. Hampson has drafted organic documents for tribal and Indian-owned entities, business enterprises, and a tribal permanent fund trust. He has reviewed and advised on proposals for business opportunities and assisted with the due diligence of proposed business partners, including proposals for casino development, wind energy, media programming, and pharmacy sales. Mr. Hampson has also advised tribal clients on a range of tax issues, economic development, and other circumstances. He has represented tribal health departments and organizations on a range of health care issues.
