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Marcus W. Trathen is an attorney based in Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Energy, and Entertainment.
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- Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA
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- Civil Rights · Energy · Entertainment
- Handles Civil Rights, Energy, and Entertainment matters from Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — First Amendment Law (Raleigh) (2025).
About Marcus W. Trathen: Marcus W. Trathen is an attorney based in Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Energy, and Entertainment.
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Marcus W. Trathen represents clients in Raleigh, North Carolina across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About 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.
Marcus advises businesses on complex matters related to intellectual property licensing.
Marcus has extensive experience representing clients before the North Carolina Utilities Commission.
Credentials
Education
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
JD · 1990
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
BA · 1987
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Bar admissions
North Carolina, Unit
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Awards & honors
Lawyer of the Year — First Amendment Law (Raleigh)
2025
Lawyer of the Year — First Amendment Law (Raleigh)
2023
Lawyer of the Year — First Amendment Law (Raleigh)
2021
Best Lawyers in America — First Amendment Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Media Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Utilities Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Communications Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Government Relations Practice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Technology Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Selected by his peers for inclusion in
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business
2026
Best Lawyers in America — for Energy & Natural Resources Law (2025)
2026
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What areas of law does Marcus W. Trathen practice?
Marcus W. Trathen focuses on Civil Rights, Energy, and Entertainment.
Where is Marcus W. Trathen located?
Marcus W. Trathen primarily serves clients in Raleigh, North Carolina, with an office at 150 Fayetteville Street.
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