Atty. Erin E. Byrnes
Erin E. Byrnes is an experienced litigator focusing on employment law, Indian law, and general civil matters.
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Erin E. Byrnes is a Member based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at Indigenuity, PLLC. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, and education. Admitted to practice in Oklahoma (2000), Arizona (2001), and U.S. District Court, District of Arizona U.S. District Court, District of Oklahoma (2001). Educated at University of Arizona (J.D., 1999) and Kalamazoo College (B.A., 1995). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- 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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Erin E. Byrnes's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Erin E. Byrnes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Erin E. Byrnes is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Arizona →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Erin E. Byrnes is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Arizona →
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
Erin E. Byrnes is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Arizona →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Arizona
Practicing law in Arizona. Legal matters in Arizona are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Phoenix are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arizona state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arizona brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Arizona courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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