APPLEBY LAW - Key Persons
Attorney Nancy Appleby is highly-certified and recognized nationwide for her expertise. She is a Fellow of the Board of Regents of the American College of Mortgage Attorneys, the American Bar Association's representative on the Uniform Law Committee's Drafting Committee on a Model Tribal Probate Code, an American Bar Association Fellow and the Chair of the American Land Titles Association Native American Lands Committee. Ms. Appleby is highly ranked by Chambers USA and U.S. News - Best Lawyers® and has achieved the highest Martindale-Hubbell rating. View all certifications and credentials here.
Nancy Appleby is a recognized expert and consultant in real estate and project development on tribal land. Her strength and reputation are the result of nearly 40 years of experience and expertise in commercial real estate, lending, and federal Indian law. Her primary areas of practice involving federal Indian law include tribal real estate and mortgage law; construction and permanent lending for commercial projects; title insurance; teaming agreements; the Indian Financing Act Guaranteed Loan Program; commercial and retail leasing; project development and financing; traditional and alternative energy development; ground leasing; easements; land use covenants; conditions and restrictions; dispute resolution and regulatory and agency matters. She represents creditors, real estate developers, energy development companies, title insurance companies (underwriting and claims), large and small corporations, business owners and contractors, including those partnering with Native American-owned businesses. She is also an experienced expert witness in litigation involving federal Indian law issues.
Nancy Appleby has built her law firm on the natural intersection of her areas of expertise: federal Indian law, real estate, and commercial finance. This convergence has positioned her as a niche attorney who is particularly suited to consult with, and advise clients, on project developments, land title issues, contracting and dispute resolution in Indian country.
Appleby Law PLLC provides principled representation for businesses and corporations interested in utilizing Native American lands for business and/or real estate development. Nancy Appleby advises professionals so they may negotiate with tribal interests on their own. In addition, she serves as an expert witness in litigation. We serve clients nationwide and are available via teleconferencing, videoconferencing, and live meetings.