NYC Entertainment Lawyer

Entertainment Law Services in New York City

New York City is one of the world's great creative capitals — a center for music, film, television, theater, publishing, digital media, and content creation. For artists, producers, and companies operating in this ecosystem, the legal agreements and intellectual property protections underlying creative work are as important as the work itself. A poorly negotiated recording contract, an overlooked copyright registration, an unsigned location release, or a badly structured production company can cost creators their rights, their revenue, and their careers.

At Agarunov Law Firm, P.C., we provide transactional legal counsel to artists, producers, production companies, content creators, publishers, and media companies. Our practice covers the full lifecycle of creative work — from the agreements that launch projects through the intellectual property protections that preserve their value.

Our Entertainment Law Services

Contract Negotiation & Drafting

Every creative project and business relationship in entertainment is governed by contracts. We negotiate and draft agreements that protect your creative rights, ensure fair compensation, and provide the flexibility to grow your career.

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Contract Negotiation & Drafting

Recording contracts, publishing deals, management agreements, licensing, sponsorships, and talent agreements.

Production Counsel

Productions — film, television, commercial, music video, or photo shoot — require legal infrastructure at every stage. We serve as production counsel handling location agreements, venue and equipment rentals, crew and talent contracts, NYC film permits, production insurance, and post-production through distribution.

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Production Counsel

Location agreements, venue and equipment rentals, crew contracts, film permits, insurance, and distribution.

Intellectual Property Protection

Your creative work is your most valuable asset. Copyright registration, trademark protection, and proper rights management ensure that you maintain ownership and control while maximizing commercial value.

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Intellectual Property Protection

Copyright registration, trademark protection, rights clearance, licensing, and IP portfolio management.

Publishing & Media

New York is the center of American publishing and media. We represent authors, publishers, podcasters, and digital media companies in book deals, content licensing, distribution agreements, and cross-media adaptations.

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Publishing & Media

Book publishing agreements, author contracts, podcast deals, content licensing, and media company counsel.

Entertainment Business Formation

Behind every creative career is a business. We help entertainment professionals form production companies, record labels, publishing entities, and loan-out companies with the right legal structure.

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Entertainment Business Formation

Production companies, record labels, publishing entities, joint ventures, and loan-out companies.

Who We Represent

• Musicians & Recording Artists: Recording contracts, publishing deals, touring agreements, and royalty structuring
• Film & TV Producers: Production counsel, financing, talent agreements, and distribution deals
• Content Creators & Influencers: Brand partnerships, sponsorships, platform agreements, and IP protection
• Authors & Writers: Book deals, ghostwriting contracts, and adaptation rights
• Publishers & Media Companies: Author agreements, content licensing, and distribution
• Photographers & Commercial Productions: Location agreements, crew contracts, and rights management
• Talent Managers & Agents: Management agreements, agency contracts, and fiduciary compliance

Serving New York and New Jersey

Agarunov Law Firm is licensed to practice in both New York and New Jersey. We represent artists, producers, content creators, and entertainment companies throughout the tri-state area including all five NYC boroughs, Long Island, and Northern New Jersey including Bergen County, Hudson County (Jersey City, Hoboken), and Essex County (Newark, Montclair).

New York City is the epicenter of music, media, and entertainment, and our Manhattan office provides convenient access for clients across the industry.