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I usually send tribal issues to Gabe Galanda. <a href="https://www.galandabroadman.com/" id="LPlnk402095">
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He was litigating with the Nooksack for years, I know he has a lot of experience with tribal issues in Whatcom County.</div>
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Nick</div>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Client owns property in Whatcom County and needs local counsel up there to deal with issues involving water rights. The Lummi Tribe is involved tangentially, although the property is not owned by the tribe.
Seeking referral to land use counsel in Whatcom with experience dealing with water rights, particularly as it may intersect with tribal issues. Thanks.</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Paul S. Drayna</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> |
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