Erin E. Byrnes

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Erin E. Byrnes: Attorney with Indigenuity, PLLC
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Erin E. Byrnes is an experienced litigator focusing on employment law, Indian law, and general civil matters. She advises and defends employers in a range of employment-related claims, including those under tribal laws like the NPEA. Erin has represented clients in cases involving discrimination, wrongful termination, and violations of the ADA, ADEA, FLSA, and Arizona Employee Protection Act. She also defends clients in employment-related tort cases, such as trade secret disputes and defamation, and litigates before agencies like the EEOC, ACRD, NLRB, and in tribal, state, and federal courts. In Indian law, Erin has represented tribes, tribal employees, and businesses operating in Indian Country. She has successfully defended tribal officers in catastrophic injury cases and handled matters such as election challenges, wrongful termination claims, and environmental damage issues. Erin’s experience also includes representing P.L. 93-638 entities and conducting internal investigations for tribal entities.

Erin has a proven track record in trial work, including employment cases in federal court and Navajo Nation Labor Commission trials. Additionally, she serves as general counsel for Native grant schools and universities, advising on human resources, fiscal management, and legislative matters. Erin is licensed in Arizona, Oklahoma, and several tribal courts.
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Areas of Practice (4)

  • Employment Law
  • Indian Law
  • Litigation
  • Education Law

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Kalamazoo College, B.A., 1995
Law School Attended:
University of Arizona, J.D., 1999
Year of First Admission:
2000
Admission:
2000, Oklahoma; 2001, Arizona; 2001, U.S. District Court, District of Arizona; U.S. District Court, District of Oklahoma
ISLN:
916735836

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (18 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 03/10/25 in Litigation

    Erin is an exceptionally skilled and dedicated legal professional. Her deep understanding of both the procedural and substantive aspects of the many complex cases she routinely handles as part of her litigated practice, coupled with her strong commit... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Contract Attorney on 03/06/25 in Indians and Native Populations

    I've worked with Ms. Byrnes for 23 years. I've found her professionalism and practice skills to be outstanding, and her ability to work with members of Native American communities to be unmatched.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 03/04/25 in Indians and Native Populations

    I have worked with Erin for years, including at the same firm for a few of them. Erin is a fantastic lawyer and advocate. I still continue to use and rely on her expertise and skill when navigating tribal court and municipal issues.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 03/02/25 in Indians and Native Populations

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 03/02/25 in Indians and Native Populations

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 03/02/25 in Indians and Native Populations

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 03/02/25 in Education Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 03/02/25 in Labor and Employment

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 03/02/25 in Indians and Native Populations

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/02/25 in Litigation

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