Marcus Trathen
- Raleigh
- t: 919.573.6207
- f: 919.839.0304
- mtrathen@brookspierce.com
Overview
A trusted advisor, Marcus Trathen focuses his practice in the fields of communications law, utilities regulation, mass media, the Internet, intellectual property, and legislative representation.
My Practices
Marcus counsels clients on a variety of issues, including telecommunications regulation, media and the First Amendment, Internet law and regulation, and broadcast licensing and regulation.
Marcus advises businesses on complex matters related to intellectual property licensing.
Marcus has extensive experience representing clients before the North Carolina Utilities Commission.
Credentials
Honors & Recognitions
Selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in First Amendment Law (2008-2025) (Raleigh "Lawyer of the Year" 2021, 2023, 2025), Media Law (2023-2025), Utilities Law (2025)
Education
University of North Carolina School of Law, J.D., 1990, with honors; Senior Staff Member (1989-90) and Staff Member (1988-89), North Carolina Journal of International Law and Commercial Regulation
Admissions
North Carolina
U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th and D.C. Circuits
U.S. District Court for the Middle and Eastern Districts of North Carolina
Newsroom
News
Speaking Engagements
Publications
Professional & Civic
Professional & Civic Activities
Member, Advisory Board for International and Area Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2001-05)
Chairman, Class of 1938 Endowment Committee, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1995-2004)
Member, Federal Communications Bar Association
Member, American Bar Association
Member, North Carolina Bar Association