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Telecommunications Law Professionals Offices
1025 Connecticut Avenue NW
Suite 1011
WASHINGTON DC 20036
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
United States
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Telecommunications Law Professionals > The Legal 500 Rankings
Media, technology and telecoms > Telecoms and broadcast: regulatory Tier 3
With a team of regulatory experts in wireless, broadband, broadcast TV, and radio, the Washington DC-based boutique firm Telecommunications Law Professionals serves clients from all sectors of the industry as well as emerging technologies. Founding member Carl W. Northrop is a seasoned litigator, renown for his outstanding expertise in regulatory matters. His peer and managing member Michael Lazarus is a specialist in the wireless sector, with particular expertise in representing rural, small, and medium-sized carriers against dominant, larger carriers. Jessica Gyllstrom bolsters the firm’s strength with her experience in M&A in the telecoms sector and extensive knowledge on broadband related matters.
Practice head(s):
Michael Lazarus; Carl W. Northrop
Other key lawyers:
Dennis P. Corbett; Gregg Skall; Jessica DeSimone Gyllstrom
Testimonials
‘Carl Northrop, is a dean of the telecom bar and has forgotten more FCC law than I know. He is an encyclopedia of knowledge about the formal and informal operations of the FCC and of FCC rules.’
‘Depth of knowledge. Expertise. Institutional history of the area.’
‘The boutique firm has unique experience and specific technical advice regarding telecommunications regulatory legal needs.’
‘Jessica Gyllstrom has been wonderful to work with. Very knowledgeable and willing to think outside the box.’
Key clients
GCI Communication Corp./The Alaska Wireless Network
AST & Science
Radio and Television Broadcasting Associations
Cellular South, Inc. d/b/a C Spire
American Tower Corporation
Pine Telephone and Pine Cellular
Go Long Wireless
Heritage Broadcasting of Michigan
Starry, Inc.
Sennheiser Electronic Corporation
Qurate Retail Group
E-470 Public Highway Authority
Work highlights
- Represented Pine Telephone and Pine Cellular in dismissing a court complaint.
- Advising GCI Communications Corp./The Alaska Wireless Network on various issues including negotiation of a wholesale and IRU agreements.
- Advising various telecoms companies as regulatory counsel on various issues.
Media, technology and telecoms > Telecoms and broadcast: transactions Tier 4
Experts in all sectors of the telecoms and broadcast industry, the Washington DC-based team at Telecommunications Law Professionals are specialists in advising clients on the regulatory aspects of complex transactions. Carl W. Northrop is a founding member with a longstanding reputation in the field, both in contractual negotiations and litigation. Alongside him works managing member Michael Lazarus who focuses his expertise on roaming agreements with wireless carriers. Their team includes Jessica Gyllstrom, an expert on contracts pertaining to submarine and fiber optic cable systems. Dennis Corbett further bolsters the firm’s expertise with his extensive experience in litigating telecoms matters. Additionally, Gregg Skall advises real estate developers on acquisitions of broadband and local exchange telecoms services.Practice head(s):
Michael Lazarus; Carl W. Northrop
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team at Telecommunications Law Professionals PLLC have an exceptional business sense, in addition to the great legal knowledge in the telecommunications law specialty. The service is also excellent, responding promptly to all requests.’
‘Carl Northrop’s work stands out. He is a true leader for his team and a trusted advisor to me.’
Key clients
GCI Communications Corp./The Alaska Wireless Network
AST & Science
Cellular South, Inc. d/b/a C Spire
American Tower Corporation
Ramar, Inc.
Heritage Broadcasting of Michigan
Adams Radio Group
Cool Radio, LLC
Northern Lights Broadcasting
Rubin Broadcasting
Work highlights
- Advising GCI Communications Corp on diverse business issues pertaining to the wireless services and other facilities of the largest telecommunications service provider in Alaska, including the negotiation and documentation of a significant wholesale agreement as well as multiple significant IRU agreements.
- Advised Ramar Communications, Inc. on the FCC aspects of Ramar’s sale to various Telemundo entities, including NBC Telemundo License LLC, of multiple television stations in the Albuquerque-Santa Fe market.
Telecommunications Law Professionals > Firm Profile
Telecommunications Law Professionals PLLC (“TLP”) is committed to assisting clients in meeting the substantial challenges they face in the rapidly changing wireless, wired, high-tech, and media industries. The convergence of voice, data and video services through wireless and wired networks presents major business opportunities and significant risks. Landmark legislative and regulatory initiatives, and unprecedented industry developments, affect both the providers and consumers of media, telecommunications and information services regardless of whether they are provided by wire, terrestrial wireless networks or satellite. All TLP professionals have devoted their professional careers to communications law issues, and the diverse staff offers all levels of practice experience. The result of this diversity of experience is that TLP can staff any matter in an appropriate manner designed to produce a cost-effective result.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Founding Member | Carl W. Northrop | cnorthrop@tlp.law | (202) 789-3113 |
| Managing Member | Michael Lazarus | mlazarus@tlp.law | (202) 789-3114 |
| Member | Dennis Corbett | dcorbett@tlp.law | (202) 789-3115 |
| Member | Jessica Gyllstrom | jgyllstrom@tlp.law | 202-789-3116 |
| Member | Gregg Skall | gskall@tlp.law | 202-789-3121 |
Lawyer Profiles
| Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Dennis Corbett | Dennis arrived at TLP in January 2017. A graduate of Harvard College… | View Profile |
 | Jessica Gyllstrom | Jessica Gyllstrom joined TLP as an Associate Attorney when the firm first… | View Profile |
 | Michael Lazarus | Michael is one of the founding members of TLP, and currently is… | View Profile |
 | Carl Northrop | Carl Northrop is the Founding Member of TLP. He consistently is recognized… | View Profile |
 | Gregg Skall | Gregg Skall is a veteran telecom lawyer who advises broadcasters and telecommunications… | View Profile |