Provide Representation of the Nez Perce Tribal Executive Committee
The Office of Legal Counsel’s (OLC) primary duty is to provide legal advice to, and representation of, the Nez Perce Tribal Executive Committee (NPTEC) on all issues that affect the rights and interests of the Nez Perce Tribe (Tribe). At NPTEC’s direction, OLC also provides representation of the Tribe’s programs, departments, and enterprises.
OLC protects the Tribal government’s interests, both on- and off-Reservation, including the rights the Tribe reserved and United States secured under the 1855 Treaty. Treaty with the Nez Perces, June 11, 1855, 12 Stat. 957.
Legal Resources for Tribal Members
OLC’s legal staff cannot represent individual Tribal members.
Some examples of legal resources that may be helpful, but are not affiliated with OLC, include:
- Estate Planning Services for Tribal Members
The Tribe provides estate planning services for Tribal members each year, as funding permits. This service includes assistance with wills, durable powers of attorney, health care directives, gift deed, sales, and other legal transactions. Please contact OLC for the current Wills Intern information.
- Nez Perce Tribal Court
208-843-7338 ⬥ http://www.nezperce.org/official/tribalcourt.htm
The Nez Perce Tribal Court has do-it-yourself court forms that can be used in Tribal Court. The Nez Perce Tribal Court can provide Tribal members with a list of attorneys admitted to practice in Tribal Court.
- Lawyer Referral Service (Idaho)
208-334-4500 ⬥ https://isb.idaho.gov/lawyer-referral-service/
- Volunteer Lawyer Program (Idaho)
208-334-4500 ⬥ https://isb.idaho.gov/ilf/ivlp/
- Court Assistance Office (Idaho)
208-799-3191 ⬥ https://courtselfhelp.idaho.gov/
This program provides do-it-yourself court forms that can be used in Idaho State courts.
- University of Idaho Tribal Law Clinic
208-885-2255 ⬥ Email: uilaw@uidaho.edu ⬥ https://www.uidaho.edu/law/legal-clinics-and-support/tribal
OLC Staff
- Jeanette Moody, Interim Managing Attorney
- David Cummings, Senior Staff Attorney
- Darren Williams, Senior Staff Attorney
- Michael Lopez, Senior Staff Attorney
- Joe Bushyhead, Staff Attorney
- Anjee Toothaker, Legal Assistant
- Lisa Anderson, Legal Assistant
- Lori Picard, Legal Assistant