The Kalispel Legal Department assists Kalispel Tribal Government, Tribal enterprises and all Tribal departments in a legal capacity to support them in their day-to-day operations and achievement of their goals and objectives while protecting Tribal sovereignty and self-determination

We foster a partnership that bolsters Tribal and departmental policies and codes for a stronger Tribal government to better protect the Kalispel Tribe, its people, and its resources.

OUR GOVERNMENT
Tribal Resources
Tribal Court
Victim Services
Natural Resources
Community Planning
– Master Land Use Planning
Housing Authority
Legal
Public Safety
Tribal Gaming Agency
Kaltran

Location

Main Office / 934 South Garfield Rd Airway Heights, WA 99001
Main Office Phone 509-789-7600
Main Office Fax 509-789-7609
Cusick Legal Office Fax 509-445-0836
HOURS: Monday – Thursday 7 am – 5 pm and Closed for all Tribal Government Holidays

Our Staff

Lorraine A. Parlange

Senior Tribal Attorney

LParlange@kalispeltribe.com

(509) 789-7603

Julie Heath

Executive Assistant to Senior Tribal Attorney

JHeath@kalispeltribe.com

(509) 789-7635

Aubrey Seffernick

Business & Economic Development Attorney

ASeffernick@kalispeltribe.com

(509) 789-7606

Alexander M. Hilborn

Staff Attorney

AMhilborn@kalispeltribe.com

(509) 789-7607

Conner Sabin

Staff Attorney/Code Advisor/Reviser/Prosecutor

CSabin@kalispeltribe.com

(509) 789-7610

Jessica J. Pakootas

Staff Attorney

JJPakootas@kalispeltribe.com

(509) 789-7602

Pierce Shivers

Staff Attorney

PShivers@kalispeltribe.com

(509) 789-7623

Scott Mannakee

Staff Attorney

SMannakee@kalispeltribe.com

(509) 789-7605

Weston Meyring

Staff Attorney

WMeyring@kalispeltribe.com

(509) 789-7608

Bonte’ Nemec

Senior Paralegal

BNemec@kalispeltribe.com

(509) 481-4197

Julie Heath

Paralegal

JHeath@kalispeltribe.com

(509) 789-7635

Patrick Nesbitt

Paralegal

PNesbitt2@kalispeltribe.com

(509) 481-6261

Lisa Ham

Paralegal

LHam@kalispeltribe.com

(509) 481-2030

Renee’ Godley

Legal Assistant

RGodley2@kalispeltribe.com

(509) 789-7600

Mari Cabe

Legal Assistant

MCabe@kalispeltribe.com

(509) 789-7604

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