New York Publishing Contracts Lawyer

Publishing Contracts Attorney Serving New York, NY

New York's publishing industry encompasses traditional books, digital media, journalism, academic publishing, and content licensing. Authors and content creators throughout the state need legal counsel for the agreements governing their creative and financial rights.

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

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 publishing agreement.

Publishing Contract Services in New York

Book Publishing Agreements

We review and negotiate book publishing contracts for New York 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 New York 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 New York 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 New York 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 New York 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 New York

The publishing landscape continues to evolve with digital distribution, audiobook rights, and AI-related content issues creating new legal questions. Our attorneys stay current on these developments to provide relevant counsel to authors and publishers.

Why New York Clients Choose Agarunov Law Firm

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

• Book publishing agreement review and negotiation
• Content licensing and freelance contract review
• Self-publishing agreement analysis
• 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 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.