Jonathan Marashlian
Administrative & Regulatory, Business / Contracts, Copyrights, Land Use & Zoning, Real Estate, Tax, Trademarks (Transactional/Litigation)
McLean, Virginia
Personal Introduction
Mr. Marashlian is the Managing Partner of Marashlian & Donahue, LLC, The CommLaw Group. He is also the founder of The Commpliance Group, the firm’s affiliated regulatory compliance and consulting services firm. Mr. Marashlian is a nationally-recognized expert in the areas of communications taxes, regulatory fees, regulatory litigation, audits and defense. Mr. Marashlian also counsels regulated communications enterprises with respect to customer privacy and data security issues, licensing, mergers & acquisitions and commercial transactions. Mr. Marashlian boasts a vibrant and diverse telecom law practice serving U.S. and international clients operating in every sector of the communications industry, including traditional domestic and international telecommunications, wireless, “Cloud Communications,” VoIP, SaaS, UCaaS, broadband (fixed & wireless), Internet of Things (“IoT”) and other advanced communications service providers. He is responsible for managing a team of highly-skilled professionals and guiding the firm’s clientele through the rapidly evolving and byzantine maze of state, federal and international communications laws, regulations and policies. Mr. Marashlian's firm, The CommLaw Group, is a full service Washington, D.C.-area law firm serving the comprehensive legal needs of the communications industry. Experienced in all aspects of federal and state telecommunications law and regulation, the firm represents businesses engaged in the dynamic communications and information technologies industry with virtually all legal needs. No matter the scope of the representation, Mr. Marashlian's firm is committed to offering clients personal attention and efficient, professional representation. While always keeping our clients' objectives in mind, we maintain trust and confidence through open and direct communication and valuable, responsive and cost-effective performance, all with billing transparency and predictability. Mr. Marashlian has personally provided comprehensive advice to several Fortune 500 companies (and scores of small to mid-sized businesses), leading their entry into the U.S. telecom marketplace and, thereafter, managing all aspects of their post-entry regulatory, tax and corporate compliance. In 2005, anticipating the seismic shift in the market for effective, yet affordable legal services, Mr. Marashlian set out to engineer a one-of-a-kind, “Full Spectrum” professional services business model tailored to serve the needs of the dynamic and hyper-competitive telecom industry. The revolutionary processes developed by and deployed at Mr. Marashlian’s firms (The CommLaw Group and The Commpliance Group) offer clients value-driven, high-quality professional services that deliver business-savvy solutions for reasonable, project appropriate costs; all provided with the customer-friendly approach that has become the firms’ hallmark characteristic.
Practice Composition
Transactional/Litigation
Education
Practice Summary
Marashlian & Donahue, The CommLaw Group, specializes in various practice areas related to legal and regulatory matters in the telecommunications and information technology industries. Key practice areas include: Telecommunications Law: Providing legal counsel on a wide range of telecommunications issues, including regulatory compliance, licensing, spectrum allocation, and advocacy before regulatory bodies. Privacy and Cybersecurity: Addressing data protection, privacy compliance, and cybersecurity issues, offering guidance to navigate the complex landscape of privacy regulations and standards. Broadband and Internet Law: Assisting clients with matters related to broadband deployment, net neutrality, Internet regulation, and ensuring fair competition in the digital space. Wireless Communications: Advising on wireless spectrum matters, wireless licensing, and assisting with the legal aspects of wireless technology development. Commercial Transactions: Assisting with various business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, contract negotiations, and structuring complex business deals. Government Relations and Advocacy: Engaging in advocacy and lobbying efforts to influence regulatory and legislative decisions in favor of clients' interests. Litigation and Dispute Resolution: Representing clients in legal disputes, including arbitration, mediation, and litigation, related to telecommunications and regulatory matters. Compliance and Licensing: Ensuring that clients adhere to regulatory requirements and obtain the necessary licenses for their operations. Intellectual Property: Handling intellectual property issues, including trademarks and copyrights, particularly in the context of technology and telecommunications. Emerging Technologies and Artificial Intelligence: Offering expert guidance in navigating the complexities of AI, blockchain, IoT, and other disruptive innovations, assisting clients in harnessing these technologies while managing associated legal, regulatory, and compliance challenges. Digital & Streaming Media: Dedicated to guiding clients through the rapidly evolving digital landscape, providing comprehensive counsel on licensing, content distribution, IP protection, and regulatory compliance to help businesses thrive in the dynamic world of digital media.
Response Time
2 days
Affiliations
Armenian Bar Association
Federal Communications Bar Association
Personal Interests & Charitable Work
My personal interests are my family and my firms. Everything I do revolves around the love I have for my two children, Leighton & Rowan, and the commitment I made to the professionals and supporting staff of the businesses I founded and lead. I am also passionate about disrupting the legal profession, which we do each and every day by breaking down negative stereotypes and by treating our clients the way we would want to be treated by the lawyers we hire in times of need. Don't take my word for it: Eve Werner VP of Finance at Alianza I enjoy working with you and love that you are a straight shooter! I like that you give me actual answers that I can then make business decisions with, weighing the pros and cons that you outline. Lots of lawyers don’t like to give concrete answers, they will often talk around the subject in circles, without committing to an answer. You don’t, and your advise over the last 5 yrs of working together has been invaluable! Brian Beutler Founder & CEO @ Alianza We've been working with Jonathan and his team for the last few years. They are fantastic in every regard! Competent, fast, responsive, knowledgeable, and fair. They know the communications landscape inside and out. They are a trusted partner. Simply put, my company is better because of our relationship with Jonathan and his team.
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