Paul J. Sinderbrand
Partner

Areas of Practice Telecommunications Law Internet Law Information Technologies Corporate and Commercial Transactions Appellate Practice Administrative and Trial Court Litigation International Telecommunications Education J.D., Georgetown University, 1978, magna cum laude B.A., Columbia University, 1975 Bar Admissions District of Columbia, 1981 New York, 1979

Paul J. Sinderbrand has been practicing communications law since 1978, specializing in issues involving emerging spectrum-based technologies.  Mr. Sinderbrand has represented wireless broadband system operators, FCC licensees, cable systems, telecommunications equipment manufacturers, financing sources, and domestic and foreign investors in American communications companies. He leads the firm's attorneys assisting clients in securing economic stimulus funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

Mr. Sinderbrand appears before the FCC, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, the Department of Justice, the Department of State, and federal and state courts. In addition, he is an active participant in international spectrum management activities undertaken under the auspices of the International Telecommunication Union. He regularly assists clients in connection with the allocation, licensing and regulation of spectrum. Mr. Sinderbrand crafted the industry coalition proposal for restructuring the US 2.5 GHz regulatory regime that was largely adopted by the FCC in 2004, and has played an active role in the development of the 2.3 GHz, 3.65 GHz and LMDS bands. In addition, he frequently provides transaction support for clients implementing spectrum leases, asset and stock acquisitions, mergers, joint ventures and financings. He also represents emerging wireless service providers in access, franchising and zoning disputes with local governments and is experienced in the development of wireless communications regulatory schemes for other countries.

Membership, Affiliation, and Recognition

• Selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America
• Two-time Recipient, Wireless Cable Association's President's Award
• Recipient, Wireless Communications Association's Golden Eagle Award
• Recipient, Lawyer of the Year by Private Cable & Wireless Cable Magazine
• Regular Speaker, Legal and Industry Conventions
• Lecturer, Communications Law, George Mason University

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