Jesse Heibel

Jesse D. Heibel is a Senior Attorney at Keegan Richardson Solimon & West LLP in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico. He assists tribal governments and entities with economic objectives and the protection of sovereign interests. His practice focuses on highly regulated industries, administrative advocacy, and litigation. Jesse also serves tribal clients as general counsel, addressing governance concerns alongside the commercial and regulatory questions affecting their operations.

Jesse holds a JD with certificates in federal Indian law and natural resources law from the University of Colorado Law School. He is also a graduate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha. His academic background supports a practice involving tribal rights, government relationships, and natural resources. Early professional work in Colorado included service with a national Indian law firm and a research center focused on natural resources and energy.

Jesse’s general counsel experience includes developing tribal programs, conducting consultations with state and federal entities, and negotiating complex commercial transactions. His litigation work covers natural resources, healthcare, treaty rights, tribal jurisdiction, and federal breach of trust claims. He has also represented tribal clients in water, energy, tax, and employment matters. These areas connect the practical responsibilities of tribal governments with the legal protection of their authority and resources.

Jesse D. Heibel presents seminars and continuing legal education programs on cannabis in Indian country, HEARTH Act land leasing, and government-to-government consultations. His writing includes a co-authored University of Colorado Law Review article about Standing Rock and Sioux treaties. Jesse is admitted in New Mexico, Colorado, and several federal courts. His work combines counseling, advocacy, and scholarship to assist tribal clients with interconnected governance and economic development needs.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Keegan Richardson Solimon & West LLP
• Member, State Bar of New Mexico
• Member, Colorado Bar Association

Licensed State

• New Mexico
• Colorado

Education

• University of Colorado Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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