Roberts & Stahl Entertainment Law

Lawyers

KIM ROBERTS >> kcroberts@robertsstahl.com
Kim Roberts has been practicing law since 1978, including corporate and commercial law and litigation. Over the last decade, his practice has increasingly been oriented toward the entertainment industry, to the point that he now practices almost exclusively in this area. Mr. Roberts provides legal advice on a complete range of American and Canadian productions, from features and movies of the week to television series and documentaries.

KARL STAHL >> kstahl@robertsstahl.com
Mr. Stahl was called to the bar in 1980 and has been engaged primarily in a solicitor’s practice since that time. His main interests are in arts and entertainment and specifically in historical Canadian art. He has recently contributed to several publications in connection with this subject. Since 1991, he has also served on the board of the Coastal Jazz and Blues Society, which produces the Vancouver International Jazz Festival. Mr. Stahl is also legal counsel for the Swedish Consulate.

DORAN CHANDLER >> dchandler@robertsstahl.com
Doran Chandler's practice focuses on providing legal services for the entertainment industry, including services in relation to film and television financing, intellectual property issues, production services and music. After his previous career as a musician, touring North America with a folk-rock band, Mr. Chandler settled in Vancouver to pursue his legal career.

HARVEY MELLER >> hmeller@robertsstahl.com
Harvey Meller joined Roberts & Stahl in 2005 after a successful 15-year career as a Vancouver-based modern dance choreographer. Mr. Meller's practice focuses on providing legal services and advice for the film and entertainment industry. In addition, he provides a more general practice in the areas of litigation, commercial law, commercial transactions and some tax law. As a choreographer, Mr. Meller has founded two professional modern dance companies and has created and performed in numerous dance works which were commissioned by several leading Canadian dance companies, schools and producers.

LORI MASSINI >> lmassini@robertsstahl.com
Lori joined Roberts & Stahl in 2007. Her practice focuses on the entertainment industry, assisting clients with all aspects of entertainment law from drafting agreements and negotiating the hiring of actors, writers, and directors to advising musicians and recording artists. Lori is actively involved in the arts, and is an accomplished dancer and musician.

Staff

FELICIA LEE >> flee@robertsstahl.com
Felicia Lee has been with Roberts & Stahl from its inception, primarily assisting Karl Stahl. Felicia deals with residential conveyance matters as well as wills and estates and maintains the corporate records for the firm.

CATHERINE BARTHE >> cbarthe@robertsstahl.com
Catherine Barthe has been with Roberts & Stahl since 1997. She holds the equivalent of a Bachelor of Arts Degree from France. Catherine speaks fluent French and has a good knowledge of Spanish. She combines the duties of reception and as a legal secretary, assisting in various areas, particularly litigation. Catherine can provide answers to general questions you may have regarding the firm or our practice.

ELISHA MATIC >> elisha@robertsstahl.com
Elisha is a trained legal administrative assistant who joined the staff of Roberts & Stahl in 2004. As Kim Roberts' assistant, she provides support in various areas of law including entertainment, corporate, wills and estates and litigation. Outside the office, Elisha pursues her passion for art and creative writing.

EVELYN NATHAN >> enathan@robertsstahl.com
Evelyn joined the staff of Roberts & Stahl during the fall of 2004 after completing the Administrative Assistant program at Vancouver Community College. In addition to assisting Doran Chandler, she maintains corporate filings for the firm and assists with accounts receivable. Outside of work, she enjoys outdoor activities, traveling and personal training.