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Cohen Law Group’s public sector practice group represents
municipalities, counties, and state associations primarily
in cable and telecommunications law. We assist our clients
in (i) cable franchising and related services, including franchise
negotiations with cable operators, franchise fee audits, cable
compliance reviews, and franchise-related litigation; (ii)
right-of-way management, including drafting right-of-way ordinances
and ascertaining relevant costs to determine an appropriate
fee schedule for companies occupying the rights-of-way; (iii)
planning for and implementing broadband systems for communications
by the government and the public; and (iv) advancing our clients’
interests before legislatures and other regulatory bodies.
Dan Cohen, founder of Cohen Law Group, heads up the firm’s
public sector practice. He has worked in the field
of cable and telecommunications for over fifteen (15) years.
He has represented hundreds of local governments, as well
as telecommunications companies, both inside and outside of
Pennsylvania. He also serves as consultant to the
Pennsylvania League of Cities and Municipalities (PLCM), as
well as other municipal associations. You can see
more of Mr. Cohen’s background in our Professionals
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As an attorney representing
local governments and as a former municipal official, Mr.
Cohen is keenly aware of the practical needs and financial
constraints facing local governments. Consequently,
we tailor our billing arrangements to best suit the needs
of our clients.
The following list, while not exhaustive, represents the
substantive areas in which we assist our public sector clients:
- Drafting and reviewing cable franchise agreements
- Cable franchise renewal negotiations with cable companies
- Transfer or sale of franchise ownership or control
- Cable compliance reviews
- Evaluation of and negotiation for public, educational
and governmental (“PEG”) channels
- Franchise fee audits
- Cable-related litigation
- Drafting of right-of-way ordinances
- Cost ascertainment for determining right-of-way fees
- Right-of-way management planning and enforcement
- Planning and preparation for municipal broadband projects
- Regulatory approval of municipal broadband projects
- Contract negotiations with wireless providers
- Drafting pole attachment agreements
- Negotiating pole attachment agreements
- Negotiating with cellular tower and antenna companies
- Cellular tower litigation
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