Queens Music Lawyer

Music Attorney Serving Queens, NY

Queens has a deep musical heritage spanning hip-hop, jazz, and international genres. Musicians, producers, and label owners in Astoria, Jamaica, Long Island City, and throughout the borough need legal counsel for recording contracts, publishing agreements, licensing deals, and distribution arrangements.

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

Our Financial District office is accessible from Queens via the 7, E, F, M, N, or R trains. Schedule a free consultation to discuss your music law needs.

Music Law Services in Queens

Recording Contracts

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

Queens has produced some of the most influential figures in hip-hop and continues to be a hub for musical talent across genres. The borough's multicultural population also supports thriving scenes in Latin music, South Asian music, Caribbean genres, and more. Music lawyers serving Queens clients need to understand the full range of industry agreements.

Why Queens Clients Choose Agarunov Law Firm

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

• Recording contract review and negotiation
• Publishing agreement drafting and analysis
• Sync licensing and distribution deals
• Accessible from Queens via 7, E, F, M, N, or R trains
• 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.