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Biography
Gabe is the managing lawyer at Galanda Broadman. His practice focuses on complex, multi-party litigation and crisis management, representing tribal governments, businesses and citizens. He is skilled at defending tribal parties against legal attack by governmental or private parties; advocating for tribal members in disenrollment and other civil rights defense; and representing tribal plaintiffs and defendants in catastrophic personal injury lawsuits. He also assists tribes with transactions and strategy related to various economic diversification has been named to Best Lawyers in America in the field of Native American Law from 2007 to 2018, and dubbed a Super Lawyer by his peers from 2013 to 2018.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Native Peoples Law
100%
25 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Washington for 25 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Location
Galanda Broadman
8606 35th Avenue NE, Ste. L1, P.O. Box 15146, Seattle, WA, 98115-0146
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Gabriel Steven Galanda's Lawyer Endorsements
"Gabe is an outstanding attorney highly skilled in Indian law. I had the opportunity to work with him on ABA committee. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
Jerry Creim
Financial markets and services lawyer
Experience
Honors
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Best in Native American Law, Chambers USA
2020
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2019
Best in Native American Law, Chambers USA
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2018
Distinguished Alumnus, Western Washington University
2018
Best in Native American Law, Chambers USA
2018
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Professional Achievement, University of Arizona College of Law
2017
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Best in Native American Law, Chambers USA
2016
Best in Native American Law, Chambers & Partners USA Guide
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Excellence in Diversity Award, Washington State Bar Association
2013
Puget Sound Region's Best Lawyers, Seattle Business Magazine
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Difference Maker, American Bar Association, General Practice, Solo & Small Firm Division
2012
Best Lawyers in the Puget Sound Region, Seattle Magazine
2012
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2011
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2010
Pro Bono Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2010
Best Lawyers in the Puget Sound Region, Puget Sound Business Journal
2010
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2009
Native American 40 Under 40, National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development
2009
40 Under 40, Puget Sound Business Journal
2009
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2009
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2008
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2008
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2007
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2005
Doug Mason Memorial Award, Municipal League of King County
2005
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2004
WSBA Young Lawyers Division's Outstanding Young Lawyer, Washington State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
2004
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2003
Leading Edge Litigator, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2002
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Partner, Galanda Broadman
2008 - 2010
Member, Williams Kastner
2000 - 2007
Associate, Williams Kastner
1998 - 1998
Congressional Intern, Office of Senator Patty Murray (D-WA)
1998 - 1998
Intern, Honorable Frank R. Zapata, United States District Judge
Associations
2007 - Present
Gaming Law ReviewEditorial Board
2000 - Present
National Native American BarMember
2000 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2007 - 2010
American Bar Association, Gaming Law CommitteeChair
2004 - 2005
Washington State Bar Association, Indian Law SectionChair
2003 - 2004
Washington State Bar Association, Indian Law SectionChair Elect
2003 - 2010
Indian Legal Scholars ProgramChair
2002 - 2003
Northwest Indian Bar AssociationPresident
2001 - 2002
Northwest Indian Bar AssociationVice-President
Sample of Legal Cases
In Re: CTGW LLC (Thurston Co. BOE)
Personal Property Tax Exemption
CTGW v. Thurston County (9th Cir. 2013)
Reversal In Favor of Tribe
State v. Clark (Wash. 2013)
Affirmed Conviction But Also Affirmed Tribal Sovereignty
Yakama Nation v. USDA (E.D. Wash 2010)
Permanent Injunction Against United States
Education
2000
University of Arizona College of Law
Juris Doctor
1997
Western Washington University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Native American Month Event
American Indian Law for the Boeing Lawyer
2014
2014
16th Annual DC Indian Law Conference
What Are The Ethical Considerations Of Representing Opposing Factions In Tribal Government Disputes?
2012
Tribal Government Online Lending Symposium
A Quick History Lesson: Foundational Elements of Tribal Sovereignty, Tribal Self-Governance and the Government to Government Mandate
2012
Silver State Mining and Tribal Forum
The Federal Indian Consultation Right
2012
RES 2012
Talking Tribal Sports and Entertainment
2012
RES 2012
Myths and Realities of Limited Sovereign Immunity Waiver
2012
12th Annual Native Nations Law Symposium
Tribal Economic Development Update
2011
The Role of ADR in Disputes Concerning Tribes
The Role of Third-party ADR in Resolving Disputes Between Indian and Non-Indian Parties
2011
RES 2011
How Doing Business With Indians Will Improve Your Bottom Line
2010
Trading at the River
Making "Buy Indian" A Marketplace Reality
2010
Challenges and Solutions to Economic Development Indian Country
Top 5 Tribal Business Laws
2010
8th Annual Northwest Gaming Law Summit
The Federal Indian Consultation Right: Sword and Shield Against Federal Indian Gaming Enforcement Actions
2009
Reservation Economic Summit 2009
Best Tribal Corporate Codes, Structures & Practices
2009
Picture This!
Tribal Entity Protection
2009
Picture This!
Leveraging Tribal Self-Insurance Possibilities: What Are We Waiting For?
2009
Northwest Native American Economic Development Conference,
Unique Economic Development Initiatives in the Northwest
2009
King County Bar Association
Building a Book of Business for Attorneys of Color
2009
ABA Section of Business Law Spring Meeting
Annual Review in Developmentes in Business & Corporate Litigation
2009
ABA Section of Business Law Spring Meeting
Emerging Legal Issues in Online Gaming
2009
5th Annual Emerging Northwest Tribal Economies
Tribal Entity Formation and Protection
2009
27th Annual Finance Conference for Indian Country
Leveraging Tribal Self-Insurance Possibilities
2009
13th Annual National Institute on the Gaming Law Minefield
Tribal Gaming Deals: Business, Law & Regulation
Publications
2016
2015
Arizona Law Review
Curing the Tribal Disenrollment Epidemic: In Search of a Remedy
2015
Gaming Law Summit
Tribal Lawyer Ethics: Gaming Per Capita Disputes
2015
King County Bar Newsletter
State v. Shale - Supreme Court Moves WA in the Wrong Tribal Direction
2015
ABA
Tribal Court Litigation - Deskbook Chapter
2015
Indian Country Today
Back To The Future: The GOP And Tribal Termination
2014
Indian Country Today
Tribal Per Capitas and Self-Termination
2014
Indian Country Today
'Cobell' Dishonored by Interior's Buy-Back Plan
2014
Indian Country Today
Buy Back Violates International Human Rights
2014
Indian Country Today
Defending the Religious Rights of Native Prisoners
2014
Indian Country Today
Inside the Dirty-Tricks Playbook of Jack Abramoff
2014
16th Annual DC Indian Law Conference, Federal Bar Association
Exposing Abramoff’s Playbook – Exploiting, or Filling, the Ethical Void for Tribal Lawyers
2013
Indian Country Today
How Tribal Leaders Are Creating Jobs
2013
Indian Country Today
Don't Believe the Land-Consolidation Hype
2012
Indian Country Today
Interior’s Land Consolidation Plan: Another ‘Disaster’ in the Making
2012
Indian Country Today
Interior’s Consolidation Plan Threatens Indian Land Tenure
2012
Indian Country Today
Advancing the State-Tribal Consultation Mandate
2012
Indian Country Today
Deploying the U.N. Indigenous Rights Declaration in the Courts of the Conqueror
2012
Indian Country Today
Enforcing International Indigenous Rights in America
2012
12th Annual Native Nations Law Symposium
The Business Case for Private Investment and Development in Indian Country (Updated
2012
United Nations Office of the High Commissioner
American Indian Treaties: The Consultation Mandate
2011
2011
Department of Interior Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development
The Business Case for Private Investment and Development in Indian Country
2011
Indian Country Today Media Network
The State Tax Man Cometh
2011
Gaming Law Review and Economics
Economic Issues Affecting Native American Gaming
2011
Indian Country Today
Attack on the Tribal Middle Class (Parts 1-3)
2011
Dispute Resolution Journal
Arbitration in Indian Country: Taking the Long View
2010
Indian Country Today
Buy Indian: What are we waiting for?
2010
2010
2010
Galanda Broadman Blog
Buy Indian Part II: Calling All Casino Managers!
2010
Indian Country Today
Completing the Circle: Advancing Native Inmate Religious Rights
2010
Galanda Broadman Blog
Buy Indian: Calling All Tribal Leaders!
2010
Puget Sound Business Journal
A Primer for Doing Business in Indian Country
2009
Entertainment and Sports Lawyer
Sports, Deals, and Indian Country
2009
Law Trends & News
The Law of Business in Indian Country
2009
Indian Country Today
Indian Law on the Bar Exam Benefits Everyone
2009
Indian Country Today
Holding Big Insurance Captive-Part 2
2009
Indian Country Today
Holding Big Insurance Captive-Part 1
2009
2008
Gaming Law Gazette
Smart Bets in Indian Country: A Gaming Lawyer's Primer
2008
Indian Law Newsletter
Tribal Sports: Cultivating Healthy Indians - and Tribal Economies
2008
Business Law Today
Deal or No Deal? Understanding Indian Country Transactions
2005
Languages
English