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Our initial consultations are free of charge, please contact us if we can be of service. We specialize in legal and regulatory representation of Tribal Governments, Tribal Enterprises/Businesses, Native Organizations and those doing business in Indian Country. We have experience, in Federal and State Government Advocacy, before Congress and legislative bodies and agencies.. Examples of services rendered:• Drafting tribal governing documents: Developing and drafting Tribal Constitutions, ordinances and resolutions and amendments to these documents.• Grant development and writing: Grant planning and development in areas of tribal energy, transportation, education and economic development.• Legislative lobbying and advocacy: Drafting legislation, providing lobbying strategy and development, gaining access to policy and law makers, producing policy updates congressional and state action.• Land to trust applications and strategies:• Tribal Transportation and infrastructure development: Following and advocating Tribal transportation priorities before Congress on the Transportation Re-Authorization Legislation. Drafting testimony before key congressional committees and analyzing impacts of changes to policy on Tribal infrastructure maintenance and development.• Legal representation before federal and state agencies including administrative claims.• Litigation in Tribal, State and Federal Court to protect the interest of tribes, tribal business and tribal citizens.• Pursuing Tribal program funding at Federal and sSate Agencies. Advocating for Education, Housing, Energy and Economic development grants and program funding.• Analysis of regulations that impact tribal governments and businesses, and those contracting with the government on behalf of Tribes and tribal businesses: i.e. regulations pertaining to: FCC historic preservation, Indian Housing programs, Indian Gaming, Energy, Oil and Gas and Government Contracting.• Federal Recognition Petitions: Development of government strategies, application of federal rules, drafting and editing documents, overview and management of petition resources and research.• Indian Gaming Regulations and development of Indian Gaming.• Representation of Tribal Associations and others that promote Tribal economic and cultural development. Following new policies like the recently enacted Farm Bill legalizing Hemp and potential impact on Indian Country.. Our offices are located in Alexandria VA near Reagan National Airport and a short drive into Washington DC.  Please contact us if we can service your needs.

In addition to my legal practice, I am a Professorial Lecturer in Law at the George Washington University Law School, where I teach contract drafting to upper-level students.. I am also a primary contributor and the Co-Editor of the Virginia Business Law Update - a blog that provides insight and commentary on news and legal developments affecting Virginia Businesses.

Gerald Schwartz is a Virginia personal injury and wrongful death lawyer with his main office in Alexandria and client meeting locations in Woodbridge, Manassas and Fredericksburg.

Following completion of law school, attorney Fred Arquilla served in the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office as an Assistant State’s Attorney, representing the State of Illinois in pretrial proceedings in felony cases before the Chief Judge of the Cook County Criminal Court. Thereafter, Mr. Arquilla served on active duty in the United States Army as a Judge Advocate officer for 26 years, rising to the rank of colonel. During his military career, Mr. Arquilla served in a variety of important positions in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps, including five years as a military trial judge in Europe and in the United States, as a judge on the U.S. Army Court of Criminal Appeals, as a Staff Judge Advocate in South Korea, as chief of the Army Legal Assistance Program, and chief of the Army Government Appellate Division.. Following his military service, Mr. Arquilla entered the private practice of law serving the legal needs of clients in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. The Law Office of Arquilla & Associates, PLC, later renamed Arquilla & Poe, PLC, has been in continuous operation since 1997. Since then, Mr. Arquilla has helped thousands of clients with a variety of legal problems including divorce and related family law matters, trusts and estates, military law issues and personal injury cases. Clients dealing with the unique aspects of military benefits and processes have found Mr. Arquilla's military experience especially valuable.. Since 1991, Mr. Arquilla has contributed his knowledge and expertise to organizations supporting military-related law practice. He served in various capacities with the American Bar Association Standing Committee on Legal Assistance for Military Personnel (LAMP), first as the Army military liaison to the Committee, later as a voting member of the Committee, and most recently as a liaison from the Commonwealth of Virginia to the Committee. Mr. Arquilla also is a member of the Military Law Section of the Virginia State Bar, and served as the Chair of this Section from 2001-2003. He also presently serves as counsel to Army Emergency Relief.

Experienced Government Agencies attorney serving clients in Alexandria and surrounding areas.

Experienced Government Agencies attorney serving clients in Alexandria and surrounding areas.

Experienced Government Agencies attorney serving clients in Alexandria and surrounding areas.

Experienced Government Agencies attorney serving clients in Alexandria and surrounding areas.