New York Music Lawyer

Music Attorney Serving New York, NY

New York is one of the world's primary centers for the music industry, with major labels, independent publishers, management companies, and performance venues operating across the city. Musicians, songwriters, producers, and music industry professionals throughout New York need legal counsel for the contracts and agreements that govern their creative and financial rights.

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

Our office at 30 Broad Street is accessible via subway, commuter rail, and PATH to our Financial District office at 30 Broad Street. Schedule a free consultation to discuss your music law needs.

Music Law Services in New York

Recording Contracts

We review and negotiate recording contracts for New York 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 New York 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 New York 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 New York 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 New York 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 New York Artists

New York's music industry encompasses everything from major label operations to independent artists self-releasing music. The legal issues span traditional recording and publishing agreements to emerging questions around digital distribution, streaming royalties, and AI-generated content. Our attorneys stay current on these evolving issues.

Why New York Clients Choose Agarunov Law Firm

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

• Recording contract review and negotiation
• Publishing agreement drafting and analysis
• Sync licensing and distribution deals
• Accessible from New York via subway, commuter rail, and PATH to our Financial District office at 30 Broad Street
• 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.