![]() ![]() Originally, at least six different Native American tribes resided in Connecticut. I am admitted to both jurisdictions: the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Court (Pequot) and the Mohegan Gaming Disputes Court (Mohegan). In the practice of insurance defense, I sometimes see cases where a person claims they were injured on a tribal member’s property or where a casino guest claims they were injured by another. Both cases would trigger coverage under a homeowner’s policy and fall under the jurisdiction of the tribal courts. Most attorneys in Connecticut aim for admission to two bars: Connecticut State and Connecticut District (Federal) Court. Few people, let alone attorneys, know of the two tribal jurisdictions also in Connecticut. They have their own courts, Judges, and bar examinations. Though small, they are important because they follow their own bodies of law and have a surprising array of cases which fall under their jurisdiction.
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