Edward Hermes represents corporate, government and tribal entities in complex commercial and construction disputes in state, tribal and federal courts. Ed has extensive forensic litigation experience and appellate experience in matters before tribal, state and federal courts, tribunals and administrative agencies. He also advises tribally designated housing entities (TDHE) in compliance issues and policy formation in accord with the Native American Housing and Self Determination Act. Ed also represents and advises non-tribal corporations conducting business in Indian Country on the laws of native sovereign nations.
Represented financial institutions in loan defaults, foreclosures, lender liability claims, lien priority disputes and other loan-related litigation in state and tribal courts
Represented companies, non-profits and governments in complex commercial and residential lease disputes
Counseled health care services companies regarding compliance with HIPAA and other state laws related to patient records
Defended tribal entities in complex state and tribal court litigation
Represented businesses in leasing, development and land disputes
Advocated on behalf of clients in appellate matters before tribal supreme courts
Advised and defended employers in litigation regarding compliance with tribal employment laws
Assisted clients regarding compliance with tribal and federal Indian law regarding economic development projects on tribal lands
Represented general contractor in pay dispute before the Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC)
Represented business in construction defect, change order, and overcharge dispute
Represented general contractor in delay, defect, and wrongful contract termination dispute
Arizona State University, Sandra Day O'Connor School of Law (J.D., 2013)
Associate Editor, Arizona State Law Journal
Order of the Coif
Order of the Barristers
Dean's Scholar
Teaching Assistant, Ninth Circuit Judge Andrew Hurwitz (Civil Procedure I)
Teaching Assistant, Professor Zachary Kramer (Property)
University of Puerto Rico School of Law (Exchange Student, 2013)
Arizona State University (B.S., Public Policy Advocacy; B.A., History, 2006)
"Post-Judgment Remedies and Domesticating Tribal Court Judgments," CLE Presentation, Navajo Bar Association Annual Conference (June 2018)
"The Future of Native American Reserved Water Rights," Co-Author, Journal of Water Law (2017)
"Commercial and Residential Landlord-Tenant Litigation on the Navajo Nation," CLE Presentation, Navajo Bar Association Annual Conference (June 2017)
"Law & Order Tribal Edition: How the Tribal Law and Order Act has Failed to Increase Tribal Court Sentencing Authority," Author, Arizona State Law Journal (Summer 2013)
Southwest Super Lawyers, Rising Star, Native American Law (2018-2020)
20 People to Know in Law, Phoenix Business Journal (2016)
Top 50 Pro Bono Attorney, Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education (2017)
Outstanding Young Man of the Year Award, Tempe Rotary Club (2012)
St. Michael Indian School, School Board Chairman (2017-present)
Kino Border Initiative, Development Board Member (2016-present)
Osborn School District Education Foundation, Board Member (2018-present)
Move Osborn Forward, Treasurer (2017-2018)
Arizona Board of Regents, Student Regent (2005-2007)
Sparky the Sundevil, Official ASU Mascot (2003-2005)
