Business Details
33 Years
experience
Trusted Aboriginal Law Advocates in Kanata, Ontario
Founded in 1993, Alan Pratt Pro specializes in Aboriginal law, dedicated exclusively to representing First Nations clients. Our practice focuses on resolving historical grievances through Specific Claims, advancing treaty rights, and providing governance expertise. With over three decades of experience, we have successfully settled 10 Specific Claims totaling over $150 million, ensuring financial resources for community development. Our strategic location in Kanata, Ontario, provides direct access to federal institutions including Parliament, the Supreme Court, and the Department of Indian Affairs.We combine litigation expertise with policy reform advocacy to address hunting, fishing, and trapping rights, membership codes, and economic development opportunities. Our team delivers tailored legal solutions grounded in deep understanding of Aboriginal law precedents and community needs. We maintain a reputation for integrity, persistence, and practical problem-solving in advancing Indigenous rights across Canada.
Services
Specific Claims
Treaties and Treaty Rights
Hunting Fishing Rights
Governance Advice
Membership Law
Land Rights Litigation
Policy Reform Advocacy
Economic Development
Appellate Court Interventions
Joint Venture Structures
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- Exclusively represent First Nations clients with no conflicting interests
- 30+ years of precedent-setting experience in Aboriginal law practice
- Successfully settled $150M+ in Specific Claims for Indigenous communities
- Direct access to federal government institutions from National Capital Region
- Tailored legal solutions combining litigation and policy reform expertise
Services
Specific Claims
We prepare and negotiate Specific Claims arising from Crown breaches of First Nations land rights. Our expertise secures financial compensation to support community development through historical grievance resolution. This practice has resulted in $150M+ settlements across Canada.
Treaty Rights
Our firm advances treaty negotiations and defends rights through legal representation. We work with First Nations to strengthen treaty implementation while challenging policy barriers at federal institutions in Canada's National Capital Region.
Governance Advice
We provide legal counsel on governance structures, membership codes, and by-laws. Our work helps First Nations develop self-determined governance systems aligned with traditional customs and modern administrative needs across Canada.
Hunting Fishing Rights
We protect traditional harvesting rights through court proceedings and negotiations. Our advocacy addresses land use conflicts while preserving cultural practices essential to First Nations' economic and social well-being.
Policy Reform
Our firm drives systemic change by reforming discriminatory laws and policies. We engage Parliament, publish legal analyses, and participate in national conferences to advance Indigenous rights frameworks across Canada.
People
Alan Pratt
Counsel
Founder with 30+ years of Aboriginal law experience, specializing in land claims and treaty rights. Led 10+ successful Specific Claims settlements totaling over $150 million for First Nations communities.
Angelina Pratt
General Manager and Director of Claims
Manages claims strategy and client relations with 20+ years of experience in Aboriginal law administration. Coordinates complex negotiations and settlement implementation processes for First Nations clients.
Jordan Sewell
Associate
Legal counsel focusing on governance and membership law. Advises on by-law development and constitutional matters while supporting treaty implementation initiatives for Indigenous communities.
Khalid Jan
Network Administrator
IT specialist maintaining secure systems for legal operations. Supports digital infrastructure needs while ensuring confidentiality of sensitive client information and case documentation.
Martin Payne
Accountant
Financial expert managing settlement disbursements and economic development planning. Ensures transparent financial stewardship for First Nations clients navigating post-claim investments.
Questions
Do you represent non-First Nations clients?
No, we exclusively represent First Nations and Aboriginal clients to avoid conflicts of interest.
What types of land claims do you handle?
We specialize in Specific Claims related to Crown breaches of First Nations land rights and treaty obligations.
How long have you practiced Aboriginal law?
Our firm has 30+ years of experience with precedent-setting cases in Indigenous rights litigation.
Can you assist with governance structures?
Yes, we advise on membership codes, by-laws, and governance frameworks tailored to community needs.
Where are you located?
Our offices are in Kanata, Ontario, providing direct access to federal government institutions.
