Manhattan Entertainment Lawyer

Entertainment Attorney Serving Manhattan, NY

Manhattan is the center of the American entertainment industry, home to major record labels, publishing houses, talent agencies, production companies, media organizations, and advertising firms. Whether you are an independent artist negotiating your first deal or an established professional managing complex rights and royalties, you need an entertainment lawyer who understands the business and can protect your interests.

Agarunov Law Firm provides entertainment law services for Manhattan artists, creators, and entertainment companies. We handle contract negotiation and review, intellectual property protection, production counsel, publishing agreements, brand partnerships, and business formation for creative ventures.

Our office is located at 30 Broad Street in the Financial District, accessible via virtually every subway line to our Financial District office. Schedule a free consultation to discuss your entertainment law needs.

Entertainment Law Services for Manhattan Clients

Contract Negotiation and Review

Manhattan artists, entertainment companies, and creative professionals across all media negotiate contracts that determine their income, creative control, and career trajectory. We review and negotiate recording contracts, management agreements, publishing deals, licensing agreements, distribution contracts, and production agreements. Our goal is to ensure you understand every term before you sign and that the deal reflects your value.

Music Law

Music industry contracts involve complex issues around publishing rights, master recordings, royalty structures, synchronization licenses, and distribution. Manhattan artists, entertainment companies, and creative professionals across all media need counsel who understands these structures. We handle recording agreements, producer contracts, co-writing splits, sync licensing, and disputes over music rights and royalties.

Film, Television, and Production

Production projects require contracts with talent, crew, locations, distributors, and financiers. We draft and review production agreements, talent agreements, location releases, distribution deals, and financing documents. Manhattan artists, entertainment companies, and creative professionals across all media working in film and television benefit from counsel who understands production workflows and industry standards.

Intellectual Property Protection

Creative work has value only when properly protected. We handle copyright registration, trademark filing for entertainment brands, and enforcement against unauthorized use. Manhattan artists, entertainment companies, and creative professionals across all media should register their work with the U.S. Copyright Office and consider trademark protection for brand names, logos, and stage names used in commerce.

Influencer and Brand Partnerships

Content creators and influencers negotiate brand deals, sponsorship agreements, and partnership contracts that involve deliverables, usage rights, exclusivity, compensation, and FTC compliance. We review and negotiate these agreements to protect your creative freedom and ensure you are fairly compensated for your work and audience.

Entertainment Business Formation

Manhattan artists, entertainment companies, and creative professionals across all media who form production companies, record labels, publishing entities, or creative agencies need proper business structures. We handle LLC and corporation formation, operating agreements, partnership structures, and joint venture agreements for entertainment businesses. The right structure protects your personal assets and positions the business for growth.

What Manhattan Entertainers and Creators Should Know

Manhattan is where the business of entertainment happens. The borough is home to the headquarters of major labels, publishers, talent agencies, media companies, and advertising firms. Artists and creators who negotiate deals in Manhattan are often dealing with sophisticated counterparties who have teams of lawyers. Having your own entertainment counsel levels the playing field.

Manhattan artists signing with labels or publishers should understand that these are long-term business relationships with significant financial implications. The terms you agree to in your first deal often set the framework for your entire career. Investing in legal review before signing is one of the most important decisions you can make.

Manhattan production companies and media businesses should ensure that all talent agreements, crew contracts, and location releases are properly executed before production begins. Gaps in documentation create liability exposure and can prevent distribution of the finished work.

Why Manhattan Clients Choose Agarunov Law Firm

Agarunov Law Firm provides entertainment law services for Manhattan artists, creators, and entertainment businesses.

• Contract review and negotiation for recording deals, production agreements, publishing contracts, and brand partnerships
• Intellectual property protection including copyright registration and trademark filing
• Business formation for production companies, labels, and creative ventures
• Accessible from Manhattan via virtually every subway line to our Financial District office
• Licensed in both New York and New Jersey

How We Work With Entertainment Clients

• Step 1: Consultation. We discuss your career, your current deals or opportunities, and your legal needs. This consultation is free.
• Step 2: Review. We review any contracts or agreements you have received and identify the key issues that need to be addressed.
• Step 3: Negotiation. We negotiate terms on your behalf, working to secure fair compensation, creative control, and protective provisions.
• Step 4: Ongoing Counsel. We remain available for future contracts, disputes, intellectual property filings, and business decisions as your career develops.