Michael Lazarus > Telecommunications Law Professionals > Washington DC, United States > Lawyer Profile

Telecommunications Law Professionals
1025 Connecticut Avenue NW
Suite 1011
WASHINGTON DC 20036
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
United States

Position

Michael is one of the founding members of TLP, and currently is the Managing Member of the Firm. He advises domestic and international clients in the telecommunications industry on transactional and regulatory matters before the Federal Communications Commission and state and local regulatory bodies. He handles a wide range of legal matters for telecommunications companies, including general counseling on federal regulatory issues, regulatory policy advocacy at the FCC and on Capitol Hill, spectrum auction advice, communications-related litigation before the FCC, federal courts, state courts and state public utility commissions, international telecommunications ventures, and a wide range of other transactions including mergers and acquisitions, equipment contracts, debt and equity placements, intercarrier arrangements and interconnection agreements.

Michael specializes in the representation of rural, small and medium-sized carriers against the dominance of larger carriers. He has a particular expertise in the deployment of broadband technologies, including wireless, wireline and the emergence of new technologies. He is often interviewed about his views on the telecommunications industry, and has been quoted extensively in Law360, Communications Daily and other notable telecommunications news outlets.

Career

Paul Hastings LLP, 2006 – 2011

Crowell and Moring, 2002 – 2006

Languages

English

Memberships

District of Columbia Bar
Virginia Bar

Education

University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 2002

Duke University, B.A., Magna Cum Laude, Distinction in Political Science, 1999

Personal

2017-2022  Super Lawyers

2021 – 2022  Chambers USA Ranked Lawyer- Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite

2014-2021  Best Lawyers/US News – Communications Law

2013-2022  Legal 500 Recommended Attorney – Telecoms and Broadcast: Regulatory

2013-2022  Legal 500 Recommended Attorney – Telecoms and Broadcast: Transactional

Lawyer Rankings

United States > Media, technology and telecoms > Telecoms and broadcast: regulatory

Telecommunications Law Professionals fields particular expertise in broadband infrastructure projects. The boutique’s impressive roster of clients spans the TMT sector, from telecoms carriers, radio and station group owners to industry associations, tower companies and satellite companies. The practice boasts significant FCC experience, including policy and rulemaking work, licensing and auction expertise, and advises on market entry, counting start-ups, entrepreneurs and venture capital companies among its clientele. Communications specialist Carl W. Northrop leads the Washington DC-based team alongside Michael Lazarus, who advises a diverse range of telecoms clients on regulatory, complaint and compliance matters. In line with market developments, Dennis Corbett has expanded his practice to include wireless, infrastructure and new technology companies. Gregg Skall fields extensive experience before the FCC and Congress, along with Jessica Gyllstrom, who also boasts particular expertise advising wireless carries on spectrum matters, from acquisition to compliance, licensing and policy advice.

United States > Media, technology and telecoms > Telecoms and broadcast: transactions

Boutique firm Telecommunications Law Professionals boasts an experienced team of experts, based in Washington DC, specializing in the telecoms, media and technology sectors. Founding partner Carl Northrop specializes in communications law, with deep experience in the sector. Michael Lazarus is the firm’s managing partner and acts as lead counsel on a diverse range of telecoms transactions, as well as advising on FCC regulatory issues and complaint and compliance matters. Experienced litigator Dennis Corbett acts in both administrative and court litigation, representing wireless, infrastructure and new technology companies. Gregg Skall‘s diverse clientele includes radio and TV companies, as well as state broadcasting associations. With particular experience advising on submarine and terrestrial fiber optic cable system agreements and communications mergers, Jessica Gyllstrom operates on a national and international level. The team continues to grow, with the addition of Emily Daniels from Lawler, Metzger, Keeney & Logan LLP in January 2024.