Mark Echo Hawk has built and managed a successful Indian law practice since 2000, specializing in Indian law matters and championing tribal interests. Mark represents tribal governments on all matters including economic development, SBA 8(a) contracting, taxation, land and natural resource use, jurisdictional matters, contracts, code drafting and revision, TERO, schools and education, tribal courts, gaming, and lobbying. He also maintains an active practice representing businesses with formation, litigation, and contracts, and represents individuals in personal injury and criminal cases. In addition to advocating for tribal governments, he has also served as tribal prosecutor and tribal judge. Mark speaks Spanish fluently and enjoys running, hiking, archery, and sports.
Admitted to Practice:
United States Supreme Court
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals
United States District Court –Idaho
United States District Court – Utah
Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Bar
Idaho State Bar
Utah State Bar
Washington State Bar
Education
J.Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University - 1999
Bachelor of Arts- Idaho State University - 1996
Professional Activities
Member,United States Sentencing Commission Tribal Issues Advisory Group
Justice,Pawnee Nation Supreme Court
Member, Idaho Trial Lawyers Association
Member, Federal Bar Association
Member, Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Bar Association
Board Member, Federal Public Defender Services of Idaho
Practice Areas
Indian Law
Civil Litigation
Contracts
Business Organization
Tribal Economic Development
63B Contracting
Publications
TheFuture of the Minority Business Enterprise: The Plenary Truth, Sovereignty Symposium XII (1999)