Long Island Music Lawyer

Music Attorney Serving Long Island, NY

Long Island musicians, producers, and entertainment professionals need legal counsel for recording contracts, publishing agreements, licensing deals, and performance arrangements. Whether you are an emerging artist in Nassau County or an established producer in Suffolk County, music industry agreements require careful legal review.

Agarunov Law Firm provides music law services for Long Island artists, producers, songwriters, and music business professionals. We handle recording contracts, publishing agreements, licensing deals, producer agreements, management contracts, and royalty disputes.

Our Financial District office is accessible from Long Island via the LIRR to Penn Station, a short connection to our Financial District office. Schedule a free consultation to discuss your music law needs.

Music Law Services in Long Island

Recording Contracts

We review and negotiate recording contracts for Long Island artists and labels. Our attorneys analyze advance structures, royalty rates, recoupment provisions, album commitment obligations, ownership of masters, and termination rights to ensure the deal terms are fair and your rights are protected throughout the relationship.

Music Publishing Agreements

Songwriters and composers in Long Island need publishing agreements that fairly compensate them for their creative work. We handle co-publishing deals, administration agreements, and single-song assignments, focusing on royalty splits, reversion rights, and the scope of the publisher's exploitation rights.

Licensing and Sync Deals

We negotiate licensing agreements for Long Island musicians and rights holders, including sync licenses for film, television, advertising, and digital media. Our attorneys ensure you receive fair compensation and maintain appropriate control over how your music is used in commercial contexts.

Producer Agreements

Music producers in Long Island need contracts that define their compensation, credit, ownership rights, and backend participation. We draft and negotiate producer agreements that address points, advances, master ownership, and the producer's right to future royalties on tracks they create.

Management and Booking Contracts

We review management agreements and booking contracts for Long Island artists to ensure commission rates, term lengths, sunset provisions, and scope of authority are reasonable and protect the artist's interests. Management contracts in particular require careful attention to duration, exclusivity, and post-term compensation.

Music Industry Considerations for Long Island Artists

Long Island's music community includes independent artists, producers, and performers working across genres. Many Long Island musicians pursue careers that involve working with New York City-based labels, publishers, and venues, making legal representation for industry agreements essential.

Why Long Island Clients Choose Agarunov Law Firm

Agarunov Law Firm provides music law services for Long Island artists and music professionals.

• Recording contract review and negotiation
• Publishing agreement drafting and analysis
• Sync licensing and distribution deals
• Accessible from Long Island via LIRR to Penn Station, a short connection to our Financial District office
• Licensed in both New York and New Jersey

How Our Music Law Process Works

• Step 1: Consultation. We discuss your situation and the agreement or issue you need help with. This consultation is free.
• Step 2: Review. We analyze the contract terms, identify issues, and prepare recommendations.
• Step 3: Negotiation. We negotiate with the other party to improve terms and protect your interests.
• Step 4: Finalization. We review the final agreement and ensure you understand all terms before signing.