ROLANZO WHITE, ESQ.

Rolanzo White, Esq., founder of Ro Law LLC, has been providing trusted counsel to entrepreneurs, creators, nonprofits, and businesses since 2016. With deep expertise spanning intellectual property, business formation, real estate transactions, and estate planning, Rolanzo leverages his diverse experience to craft practical, customized legal solutions.

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Rolanzo began his career handling matters involving tax, telecommunications, civil litigation, and criminal defense, giving him a robust foundation for strategic advocacy. He later co-founded a boutique firm focused on IP protection, business law, and transactional work, honing his skills at the intersection of creativity and commerce.

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Today, clients value Rolanzo for his ability to navigate complex issues—from securing trademarks and copyrights, drafting sophisticated tech and entertainment agreements, and structuring impactful business entities, to skillfully negotiating real estate deals and providing courtroom advocacy when necessary.

An entrepreneur himself, Rolanzo deeply understands the ambitions, challenges, and opportunities facing innovative professionals. With clarity, integrity, and genuine partnership, he is dedicated to empowering clients to achieve lasting success.

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Core Practice Areas

• Intellectual Property – Trademark clearance, prosecution, licensing, and enforcement; copyright registration, transactions, and infringement actions; IP audits and portfolio management.

• Business & Corporate – Entity formation, contract drafting and negotiation, regulatory compliance, mergers & acquisitions, franchise and nonprofit governance.

• Real Estate – Purchase and sale agreements, commercial and residential leasing, due diligence, land‑use and zoning approvals, deed preparation and recordation.

• Commercial & IP Litigation – Breach‑of‑contract, partnership disputes, trade‑secret misappropriation, trademark/copyright infringement, and related civil actions.

• Estate Planning – Wills, trusts, and asset‑protection strategies that align personal goals with long‑term tax efficiency.
   

Representative Experience

• Secured and managed nationa trademark portfolios for technology, media, and consumer‑goods companies.

• Negotiated software development and licensing agreements, balancing IP ownership and revenue‑sharing structures.

• Guided emerging entertainment ventures through production counsel, talent agreements, and chain‑of‑title clearance for streaming releases.

• Led due‑diligence reviews and contract negotiations for the purchase and sale of commercial properties and small‑business acquisitions.

• Achieved favorable settlements and trial outcomes in trademark infringement and commercial contract disputes in state and federal courts.​

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Professional Affiliations

• American Bar Association – Sections on Intellectual Property Law and Business Law

• Maryland State Bar Association – Business Law and IP Committees

• District of Columbia Bar – Arts, Entertainment, Media & Sports Law Community

• New York State Bar Association – Commercial & Federal Litigation Section

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Community & Thought Leadership

Rolanzo actively mentors entrepreneurs through local small‑business incubators and regularly presents volunteers at pro bono clinics and workshops on IP protection, contract fundamentals, and the legal implications of emerging technology. He is committed to expanding access to high‑quality legal counsel for underrepresented innovators and creative communities.