Staten Island Music Lawyer

Music Attorney Serving Staten Island, NY

Staten Island musicians and producers, including those building on the borough's noted hip-hop legacy, need legal representation for recording contracts, publishing agreements, licensing arrangements, and distribution deals. Music industry agreements require careful negotiation to protect your rights and revenue streams.

Agarunov Law Firm provides music law services for Staten Island 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 Staten Island via the Staten Island Ferry and the SIR to our Financial District office. Schedule a free consultation to discuss your music law needs.

Music Law Services in Staten Island

Recording Contracts

We review and negotiate recording contracts for Staten Island 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 Staten Island 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 Staten Island 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 Staten Island 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 Staten Island 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 Staten Island Artists

Staten Island's music community, while smaller than other boroughs, has produced internationally recognized artists and continues to develop new talent. Musicians on the Island often work with Manhattan-based labels and publishers, making it important to have legal counsel who understands the standard industry agreements and can negotiate effectively.

Why Staten Island Clients Choose Agarunov Law Firm

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

• Recording contract review and negotiation
• Publishing agreement drafting and analysis
• Sync licensing and distribution deals
• Accessible from Staten Island via Staten Island Ferry and the SIR to our Financial District office
• 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.