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.
Testimonials
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‘To be terribly honest, I don't even know where to begin. And I doubt even more that I could compose an exhaustive list. I'll start with the fact that TLP is a small firm that is hell-bent on protecting and amplifying the success of "the little guy". They get to know each client personally, and even offer to reach out to various contacts on behalf of the firm so that B2B operations may continue smoothly.'
'TLP helps small businesses find investors, pitch, and work on pitch decks. And most importantly for me, they take the time to understand each and every new innovation that I produce. As an inventor, this is a constant (sometimes annoying) firehose of technical information. But TLP makes sure that each product is understood and finds a way for all of them to fit into a broader business plan that maximizes our potential to investors and buyers.'
- 'TLP is a godsend.’
‘The thing that makes TLP great is the individual experience and uncommon accomplishment of each of its members; each of whom established their outstanding place in the industry prior to joining TLP.'
'I feel as though I am working with the "Avengers" of lawyers.'
'Karl and Michael in particular have been absolutely instrumental in helping my business with legal matters, as well as expanding to possible buyers.'
'TLP goes above and beyond, and I hope to do business with them for years to come.’
Key clients
- GCI Communication Corp./The Alaska Wireless Network
- AST & Science
- Cellular South, Inc. d/b/a C Spire
- American Tower Corporation
- Adams Radio Group
- Cross Telephone – Overland Transaction
- New York Mobile, LLC
Work highlights
- Advising GCI Communication Corp and its affiliate The Alaska Wireless Network, on a variety of regulatory and contractual matters pertaining to its extensive operations in Alaska.
- Acted as regulatory counsel for Adams Radio Group in a multi-market transaction involving the sale of 5 separate groups of radio stations.
- Advising Meta Platforms, Inc. on multiple sensitive domestic, foreign and cross-border infrastructure development and acquisition projects, mostly pertaining to submarine cable facilities.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Michael Lazarus, Carl Northrop