Law Office of Robert St. John Roper - Attorneys

My most recent credit is as Legal Counsel to Rivr Media's production of Whale Wars, a series which premiered on Animal Planet in late 2008 and was the network's most watch show. I work with individuals and companies in both traditional and new media (e.g., cable, satellite, Internet, and all forms of wire-line and wireless digital distribution) in a wide range of business and legal affairs. My clients include authors, artists, musicians, performers, athletes, sculptors, graphic designers, photographers, production companies, advertising agencies, publishers, Internet companies, software developers and website designers. Law Week Colorado recently published its annual “Barrister’s Best” awards for 2009.” With tongue planted firmly in cheek, I was named a Barrister’s Best for “Best use of maritime law in a landlocked state” for the work I did on Whale Wars. Both my colleague, Ken Tolle, and I also won Barrister’s Bests for “Best un-law firm” because, as Law Week Colorado reported, “[w]hen top-echelon entertainment attorneys Roper and Tolle left Moye White earlier this year to strike out on their own, they knew they wanted to break out of the traditional law firm mold.” I provide advice and counsel to clients through all stages of the business lifecycle, from review and consultation on business plans, entity formation and structure, strategy and financing to ongoing operations including negotiation and drafting of contracts involving content licenses, production, affiliation, syndication, distribution, management, performance, publishing, recording, sponsorship, marketing, endorsement, talent, advertising and ad-sales. I also consult with clients on video streaming and digital rights management issues, with the goals of protecting their intellectual property and helping them achieve their business objectives.