Business Details
Aboriginal Land Claims and Treaty Rights Legal Services
Knoll & Co. & Co. has been dedicated to advocating for First Nations rights in Canada for over three decades. Our practice focuses on resolving Aboriginal land claims, treaty rights, and related legal matters through negotiation, litigation, and policy advocacy. With extensive experience in specific claims, comprehensive claims, and treaty land entitlement processes, we provide strategic legal representation to First Nations communities and organizations nationwide. Our work has contributed to the settlement of 31 claims and the preparation of over 52, establishing a track record of measurable results.We collaborate with national entities like the Assembly of First Nations and the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations, offering expertise in constitutional, administrative, and regulatory issues. Our commitment to transparency and ethical legal practice ensures clients receive reliable counsel grounded in decades of specialized knowledge. By combining deep historical understanding with contemporary legal strategies, we help Indigenous communities address historical grievances and secure their rights under Canadian law.
Services
Aboriginal Land Claims
Specific Land Claims
Treaty Land Entitlement
Comprehensive Land Claims
Duty to Consult
Impact Benefit Agreements
Claims Preparation
Legal Representation
Negotiation Services
Settlement Agreements
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of specialized experience in Aboriginal law and land claims.
- Our team has prepared over 52 claims and secured 31 settlements.
- We work directly with national Indigenous organizations like the Assembly of First Nations.
- Our practice covers all major claim types, including specific, comprehensive, and treaty land entitlement claims.
- We serve clients across five Canadian provinces, including remote and underserved regions.
Services
Aboriginal Land Claims
We specialize in resolving Aboriginal land claims through negotiation and legal processes. Our services include researching historical grievances, preparing claims submissions, and representing First Nations in settlement discussions. Clients benefit from our deep understanding of federal policies and decades of experience in claims resolution.
Specific Land Claims
Our firm handles specific land claims related to treaty breaches and land misadministration. We assist First Nations in documenting historical injustices and negotiating compensation. Our expertise ensures claims meet federal policy requirements for validation and settlement.
Treaty Land Entitlement
We advocate for First Nations seeking fulfillment of treaty land promises. Our work includes calculating land shortfalls, negotiating compensation, and facilitating land transfers. Clients receive strategic guidance through complex provincial and federal approval processes.
Comprehensive Land Claims
Our services address comprehensive claims where Aboriginal title remains unextinguished. We represent communities in negotiating modern treaties that define rights and land use agreements. Our approach balances legal rigor with cultural sensitivity to achieve lasting resolutions.
Legal Representation
We provide legal counsel on Aboriginal law matters including constitutional challenges and policy advocacy. Our representation spans court proceedings, tribunal appearances, and intergovernmental negotiations. Clients receive tailored strategies developed through decades of specialized practice.
People
David Knoll
Sole Practitioner
David Knoll & Co. & Co. has practiced Aboriginal law for over 30 years, preparing 52 land claims and settling 31. He represented the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations and advised national organizations like the Assembly of First Nations.
Questions
What areas of law does Knoll & Co. & Co. & Co. specialize in?
We focus exclusively on Aboriginal land claims, treaty rights, and related legal matters including specific claims, comprehensive claims, and treaty land entitlement negotiations.
How long has the firm been practicing Aboriginal law?
David Knoll & Co. & Co. has practiced in this specialized field for over 30 years, with a career spanning private practice and advisory roles with national Indigenous organizations.
Which regions does the firm serve?
We represent First Nations communities across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and New Brunswick through in-person consultations and remote legal support.
What claim types does the firm handle?
Our practice covers specific land claims, comprehensive land claims, treaty land entitlement claims, and special administrative claims under Canadian federal policy frameworks.
How long does a typical land claim resolution take?
While processes vary, most claims take 3-6 years for assessment and negotiation. Some complex cases initiated in the 1990s remain ongoing due to historical and legal complexities.
