Manhattan Music Lawyer

Music Attorney Serving Manhattan, NY

Manhattan remains the center of the music industry in New York, with major labels, publishing houses, management companies, and performance venues concentrated throughout the borough. Musicians, songwriters, producers, and industry professionals in Manhattan encounter complex agreements that require experienced legal counsel.

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

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

Music Law Services in Manhattan

Recording Contracts

We review and negotiate recording contracts for Manhattan 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 Manhattan 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 Manhattan 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 Manhattan 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 Manhattan 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 Manhattan Artists

Manhattan's concentration of music industry infrastructure means artists, songwriters, and producers working in the borough encounter the most sophisticated and complex agreements in the industry. Major label recording contracts, high-value publishing deals, and sync licensing for national advertising campaigns all require experienced legal negotiation.

Why Manhattan Clients Choose Agarunov Law Firm

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

• Recording contract review and negotiation
• Publishing agreement drafting and analysis
• Sync licensing and distribution deals
• Accessible from Manhattan via virtually every subway line 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.