Manhattan Publishing Contracts Lawyer

Publishing Contracts Attorney Serving Manhattan, NY

Manhattan is the center of American publishing, with major houses, literary agencies, and digital media companies headquartered throughout the borough. Authors negotiating publishing agreements encounter sophisticated contracts requiring experienced legal review.

Agarunov Law Firm provides publishing law services for Manhattan authors, writers, and content creators. We handle book publishing agreements, content licensing deals, freelance writing contracts, and digital distribution arrangements.

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 publishing agreement.

Publishing Contract Services in Manhattan

Book Publishing Agreements

We review and negotiate book publishing contracts for Manhattan authors, addressing advances, royalty rates, rights grants, subsidiary rights splits, editorial approval, publication timelines, reversion clauses, and option clauses. Our attorneys ensure deal terms reflect current market standards and protect your long-term interests.

Content Licensing Agreements

We negotiate content licensing deals for Manhattan writers covering digital distribution, serialization, translation, and adaptation rights. Key terms include license scope, territory, term, compensation, and quality control provisions.

Freelance Writing Contracts

We review freelance agreements for Manhattan writers ensuring that rights grants, kill fees, payment terms, and attribution requirements are fair. We advise on work-for-hire provisions and their implications for copyright ownership of your creative output.

Self-Publishing and Distribution

We advise Manhattan authors on self-publishing agreements covering revenue splits, exclusivity requirements, pricing control, and content removal rights. Self-publishing contracts vary significantly between platforms, and legal review ensures you maintain control.

Literary Agency Agreements

We review literary agency contracts for Manhattan authors addressing commission rates, term length, scope of representation, and post-term entitlements. An agency agreement defines who represents your work and on what terms.

Publishing Industry in Manhattan

Manhattan publishers range from the Big Five houses to boutique independents and digital-first platforms. Each has different contract conventions, and understanding these differences is essential for negotiating favorable terms across the spectrum.

Why Manhattan Clients Choose Agarunov Law Firm

Agarunov Law Firm provides publishing law services for Manhattan authors and creators.

• Book publishing agreement review and negotiation
• Content licensing and freelance contract review
• Self-publishing agreement analysis
• Accessible from Manhattan via virtually every subway line to our Financial District office
• Licensed in both New York and New Jersey

How Our Publishing Law Process Works

• Step 1: Consultation. We review the proposed agreement. Free consultation.
• Step 2: Analysis. We analyze terms against market standards.
• Step 3: Negotiation. We negotiate improved terms on your behalf.
• Step 4: Finalization. We ensure you understand all provisions.