intellectual property & business counsel. MD, DC, NY.
RO LAW
A boutique business and IP law firm for founders and creators. We help you start and run companies, structure and close deals, buy and sell businesses, and protect the work you make along the way. Counsel across Maryland, DC, and New York.
Real counsel, without the bloat.
RO LAW LLC gives founders and creators the kind of legal partnership usually reserved for large institutions: responsive, strategic, and invested in the outcome. We help you start and run companies, structure and close deals, and protect the work behind them.
The firm is built on a single standard, that the legal side of your venture should be handled with the same care you bring to the work itself. When you hire RO LAW LLC, you work directly with your attorney from first call to final signature.
Boutique firm. Personal attention.
Practical counsel built around your goals, with personal attention on every matter.
Rolanzo is a business and IP attorney licensed in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and New York. Before law school he studied film, and that early training still shapes the practice: clients in entertainment, media, and tech get counsel who understands the work from the inside.
Counsel across the full lifecycle.
Start and run the company, do the deal, protect the work. Hands-on counsel at every stage.
Whether you are starting a company, doing a deal, or protecting your work. Tell us where you are headed and we will recommend the right approach.
Clearly scoped work
Every engagement starts with a short intake so we can understand your matter, then we agree on a clear scope and next steps before any work begins. The details are confirmed after your intake or consultation.
01 Copyright
Registration, licensing, and protection for original work. Built for filmmakers, musicians, writers, photographers, and content creators who treat their catalog like the asset it is.
- Copyright registration and portfolio tracking
- Licensing agreements and deal memo templates
- DMCA takedowns and infringement response
02 Business, M&A & contracts
Formation, governing documents, and the contracts you sign every day, plus buying and selling businesses and closing the deals that move you forward. Outside general counsel when you want a lawyer on call.
- Starting and structuring companies
- Contract drafting, review, and negotiation
- Buying and selling businesses and real estate
- Deal counsel and outside general counsel
03 Entertainment & sports law
Deal review, negotiation, production counsel, and talent representation from counsel who came to the law by way of film. We speak the language of the industry you work in.
- Contract and deal memo review
- Option, talent, distribution, and NIL agreements
- Production counsel and guild compliance
04 Trademark
Clearance, federal registration, enforcement, and ongoing brand protection. From a first filing to a managed portfolio with renewals and monitoring handled for you.
- Clearance searches and USPTO filings
- Office action responses and enforcement
- Renewal tracking, monitoring, and portfolio maintenance
05 Trade secrets
Some advantages should never be filed publicly. We help you identify, document, and protect confidential business information, and respond when it walks out the door.
- Trade secret identification and protection programs
- NDAs, confidentiality, and restrictive covenants
- Misappropriation response and enforcement
06 Litigation & dispute resolution
Breach of contract, business disputes, and IP enforcement in state and federal courts. Strategy comes first, and the focus is resolution, whether through negotiation, mediation, or trial.
- Case evaluation and risk assessment
- Demand letters and pre suit resolution
- State and federal court representation
Latest insights.
What our clients say.
“Rolanzo is exceptionally prepared, deeply knowledgeable, willing to go above and beyond, and consistently delivers when it matters most…”
“No need for any other lawyer for the rest of my career. Rolanzo came into my life when I was in a very dark place…”
“Working with Rolanzo White was a fantastic experience for my small business. As the owner of a small Chinese food…”
“I used RO LAW LLC to look over real estate documents for me when I was purchasing my condo. The service provided was…”
“Very professional and great communication with getting my brand name trademarked. I highly recommend working with Rolanzo!”
“I was able to schedule a consult very easily. Ro was welcoming, attentive, and professional. He explained the process…”
Reviews reflect the experience of individual clients and are not a guarantee or prediction of the result of your matter.
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Germantown, Maryland 20876
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