Atty. Marcus W. Trathen
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. 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.
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About Marcus W. Trathen at a glance
Marcus W. Trathen is a civil rights, entertainment, and energy attorney based in Raleigh, North Carolina, practicing at Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP. Admitted to practice in North Carolina, United States. Educated at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (JD, 1990) and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (BA, 1987). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — First Amendment Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Media Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Utilities Law (2026). Serands clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- 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
- 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
Practice Areas Explained
Marcus W. Trathen's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Marcus W. Trathen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
Marcus W. Trathen is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in North Carolina →
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
Marcus W. Trathen is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in North Carolina →
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Why local counsel matters in North Carolina
Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Raleigh are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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