Meet The Advocates
Gregory Stephen Arnold, JD, LL.M
Greg is the Founder and Senior Advocate. He will have the first meeting with you, typically over the telephone, and he will negotiate any legal services agreements with you. Depending upon the difficulty or location of your legal matter, you might work with another advocate, or a law clerk, paralegal or legal secretary.
Greg has enjoyed a rich career in the construction bonding industry, insurance business, His expertise includes contract negotiation, drafting, interpretation and enforcement. Greg learned from the best attorneys in the industry while managing litigation for insurance and surety companies.
Undergraduate: Union College and University, B.A., Political Science
Law Schools: Western State College of Law, J.D.
Univ. of Connecticut School of Law, LL.M
Seattle Univ. School of Law, Certificate, Indian Law
Univ. of San Diego School of Law, Certificate, International Law
Bar Associations: American Bar Association, Attorney Member
Tribal Court Bar Associations
1. Colville
2. Coquille
3. Delaware Tribe of Indians
4. Grand Ronde
5. Mashpee Wampanoag
6. Nez Perce
7. Pascua Yaqui
8. Port Gamble S'Klallam
9. Skokomish
10.Puyallup
11. Shoalwater Bay
12.Snoqualmie
13. Spokane
14.Tulalip
15. Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation
16.Warm Springs
17. Yakama Nation
Pending or Planned Tribal Court Bar Admissions:
Catawba, Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw
Osage, Seminole
We make referrals to other advocates for the following tribal courts:
Muskogee Nation Tribal Court
Associate Advocate Joy Morris, JD
Joy Morris is an Associate Advocate licensed to practice in Tribal Court. She
brings a multidisciplinary background to her work, including prior professional
experience in nursing, mediation, and legal support services.
Ms. Morris earned her Juris Doctor Degree from Birmingham School of Law where she was recognized by inclusion on the coveted Honor Roll.
Joe previously served as a Law Clerk for several years, gaining experience in
legal research, writing, and court procedures. Since that time, she has devoted
her practice to Legal Advocacy within Tribal Courts.
Joy's commitment to working with clients' legal matters has developed
through direct engagement with Tribal communities and reflects her respect for
Tribal sovereignty and self-governance. Her advocacy is grounded in careful preparation, professionalism, and respect for the authority of the Court.
Joy approaches each matter with diligence, clarity, and patience, and is
committed to assisting clients in a fair and orderly administration of justice
We help with Workers' Compensation Matters
Most tribes do not operate their workers' compensation systems under state law. Most choose to be self-administered under tribal law. Most contract with a third-party claims administrator to administer claims. You are probably looking at this website because you received a letter denying your claim. We can sometimes help turn that around in your favor.
Already Working With An Advocate?
If you are already working with an advocate, but he or she is not licensed to practice under the tribe's jurisdictional laws, we can associate with your advocate and work together for your benefit.
Just Need to Know What The Law Is So You Can Represent Yourself?
We'll do the legal research for you. We can also prepare the court documents for you and you can decide whether to attend hearings or trials without us by your side. Our services are tailor-made to suit your style and your budget. If we are not already licensed in your tribal court, and if we decide to take your case, we will make application for admission where you need us. We cannot give you legal advice under the laws of your tribe unless and until we are duly licensed by the applicable tribal court.
Private Settling To Meet In Tulsa Near Many Reservations
You value your privacy, and so do we. Your legal issues are kept in confidence. You will be comfortable in our offices or conference rooms, and if you need to attend a deposition, we can handle that at our Tulsa office as well. We can also meet with you at an Indian casino hotel anywhere in Indian Country or at your home or other mutually agreeable location.
Initial Consultation
First, the fact that you may be Indian does not necessarily mean your case should be heard in a tribal court. The location of a contract, or injury or other event usually controls state vs. tribal court or federal court. You may need a state-licensed attorney rather than a tribal court advocate. Second, if you do belong in an Indian tribal court we are happy to speak with you. We won't charge you until we agree to take your case. We will not accept your case if we do not think we can add real value to your personal issue or if we do not think your objective is consistent with values that protect Indian Country while also serving the ends of justice for your benefit. Taking a case in tribal court does not mean that we are adverse to Indian tribes.