Corporate & Business

Entertainment

Intellectual Property

Internet Legal

Mediation

For more information about Mr. Cooper's motion picture law practice, visit ProductionCounsel.com.

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“Good business is based on good relationships and a lawyer's job is to define the relationships. An attorney who understands your business can be your best ally.”
- Keith E. Cooper

You Should Be Working on Your Business
… Not Worrying About Legalities!

You already know that running a business contain traps for the unwary, but perhaps you’re concerned that no lawyer is going to care as much about your business as you do.

Whether you’re a major corporation, a small start-up, or an solo entrepreneur, you will need the help of an attorney at some point. An attorney who understands the culture of business can help you clarify your objectives, guide you past legal pitfalls, assist you in negotiating good deals, and help prevent costly mistakes.

What Sets Keith E. Cooper Apart?

Keith E. Cooper is a recognized leader in providing legal services to entrepreneurs, particularly those in the independent film community and those who are creating new opportunities on the Internet. Mr. Cooper uses his knowledge, skill, and passion to help clients achieve their objectives while maintaining the highest level of ethics.

Mr. Cooper believes that a boutique law practice focused on excellent client service in specific areas of the law provides a desirable alternative to larger law firms where only major brands can truly find a home. He works with his clients to provide an environment where they can not only create a profitable business, but also protect their rights. In addition to a full range of business formation services, he provides registration and guidance for copyrights, trademarks, and Internet rights.

Mr. Cooper provides flexible arrangements for representation of clients with varied needs. At the same time he seeks to foster client relationships that will continue into the future.

Mr. Cooper’s Excellence and Dedication Consistently Win Client Praise

"Over the past four years, Keith Cooper has provided me with exceptional legal services, particularly in the areas of contract law and intellectual property/copyright. Expert and personable, Keith has always impressed me with his knowledge of entertainment law and his willingness to work affordably as an advocate for creative professionals."

- Thomas Marsh, graphic novel entrepreneur

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Elyse Del Francia
nightclub entrepreneur

"Keith is very solid, thorough, personable and cost-effective!"

- Gary Michael Walters, Co-President, Bold Films

"Keith is very thorough about taking care of important details, and stays on top of things. And, I never have to chase him down to talk to him. I feel personal attention, never a sense that he’s too busy for me. He really becomes a part of the production team."

- Laura Friedman, producer, “IT TAKES TWO” with the Olsen twins
and “FOXFIRE” with Angelina Jolie

"Turning to Keith Cooper was one of the best decisions we made for our film,‘BETTER LUCK TOMORROW.’ His indispensable legal advice on rights and contracts paved the way for a smooth transition to being picked up for studio distribution. Keith helped make our feature film debut a spectacular success."

- Ernesto Foronda, producer, ‘BETTER LUCK TOMORROW'

"Keith and I worked closely together on a number of films at Nu Image. Keith is a detail oriented attorney whose competence is enhanced by his even temper and cordial manner. I highly recommend him."

- Todd Gilbert, Vice President of Post Production
Nu Image & Millennium Films

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Chad Wilson, President
Progressive Productions

"Keith provided expert legal services at Bold Films where I was VP of Production. He was very easy to deal with and I always felt confident in his recommendations and legal advice."

- Paul Salamoff, Vice President of Production, Bold Films
author, Movie Sets 101: The Definitive Survivor's Guide

"We use Keith Cooper for our production legal. We have always found him to be very thorough, efficient, responsive, and cost-effective – in other words, the Best!"

- Jim Zatolokin, producer
'CLIFFHANGER' with Sylvester Stallone

"Keith has a great personality, and his knowledge of entertainment law was beyond my expectations. I'd highly recommend him to anyone who is unsure of how to approach a legal issue with a creative project."

- Tony Jerris, playwright and producer

"Keith Cooper has helped me out on several projects from negotiating screenplay and directing agreements with producers to dealing with distributors on delivery issues. He's dedicated and thorough, a great resource for independent filmmakers."

- Quentin Lee, director and producer, ‘DRIFT’ and ‘ETHAN MAO’

"Keith Cooper is filmmaker-friendly, a really smart guy who knows what he’s doing!"

- Scott Petersen, documentary filmmaker, ‘SCRABYLON’

"Keith is very detail-oriented, and he is very knowledgeable about independent filmmaking."

- Mellissa Tong, producer