Atty. Casey Lide
Casey Lide represents clients on a broad range of communications matters, including telecommunications, broadband Internet access service, wireless communications, right-of-way management, pole and conduit attachments, and barriers to community broadband initiatives. Casey frequently counsels public- and private-sector clients on strategic negotiations and transactional matters, including fiber optic and conduit IRUs and leases, master network development agreements, public-private partnerships, easements, public right-of-way license agreements, attachment agreements, ISP service agreements, c
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Casey Lide is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Keller and Heckman LLP. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on entertainment and energy. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (2001). Educated at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law (J.D., 1997) and Ohio University (B.S.J., 1994). Active member of NFIB) Small Business Legal Center •Society for Human Resources (SHRM) Special Expertise Panel for Occupational Safety and Health •Virginia Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Mentor Program for Hampton Roads (Co-Chair from 1996 to 1997) •Board of Direc, Memberships •Board of Advisors for the National Federation of Independent Business. Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Casey Lide represents clients on a broad range of communications matters, including telecommunications, broadband Internet access service, wireless communications, right-of-way management, pole and conduit attachments, and barriers to community broadband initiatives
- Casey frequently counsels public- and private-sector clients on strategic negotiations and transactional matters, including fiber optic and conduit IRUs and leases, master network development agreements, public-private partnerships, easements, public right-of-way license agreements, attachment agreements, ISP service agreements, collocation agreements, fiber and conduit construction agreements and others
- Casey often is part of M&A teams involving broadband infrastructure companies, providing knowledgeable advice on regulatory due diligence and assistance with transfer of assets, vendor agreement and customer agreements
- He also helps clients identify and comply with Federal and state regulatory obligations and market-entry requirements, as well as terms and conditions of federal grants, loans, and other funding opportunities
- Casey is frequently invited to speak on broadband and telecommunications issues at major conferences throughout the United States
- Insights & In the News Communications and Technology Alert: 900 MHz Satellite Experimentation
- Broadband Data Co... 05.26.2026 Publication Communications and Technology Alert: Commission Approves EchoStar Spectrum Transactions
- ... 05.18.2026 Publication Communications and Technology Alert: DISH EBBP and ACP Settlement
- Verizon NG911 Waiver P... 05.11.2026 Publication Casey Lide Featured in The Broadband Bunch Podcast In The News 05.29.2024 Events Partners Casey Lide and Sean Stokes to Present at Broadband Communities Summit 2026 Speaking Engagement 08.25.2026 08.27.2026
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Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia
Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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