What does a music lawyer do?

A music lawyer handles the contracts and rights behind recording, publishing, touring, and brand deals. We negotiate recording and publishing agreements, structure royalty and ownership splits, register copyrights, and clear samples. The through-line is making sure the artist keeps as much ownership and income as the deal allows.

When do I need a music attorney?

You need a music attorney before signing with a label, publisher, manager, or producer, and before releasing music that uses samples or co-writers. These agreements decide who owns your masters and publishing for years, sometimes forever. We review and negotiate them so you understand exactly what you are giving up and getting.

How does PARRON LAW help musicians and labels?

We represent artists, songwriters, producers, and labels across the business of music. We negotiate recording and publishing splits, draft producer and collaboration agreements, protect names and brands as trademarks, and enforce rights against infringers. New clients usually begin with an online consultation to review existing deals and map what comes next.

Music Lawyers · PARRON LAW

PARRON LAW ® began its practice in the music industry. The firm’s founder and principal attorney, Ivan Parron®, is an innovative entrepreneur who is often credited as being the inventor of the first online music store that predates iTunes, as well as being the former in-house counsel for the Universal Music Group. As such,

PARRON LAW ® is uniquely positioned to provide unrivaled legal and business counsel to those who call the business home or who are just setting foot in it.

Our unparalleled team of attorneys has helped our clients from the music industry successfully wind their way through the complex and constantly shifting terrain of a sometimes perilous field. PARRON LAW ® provides business-savvy counsel to recording artists, musicians, record producers, beat-makers, publishers, songwriters, merchandisers, record labels and music executives, standing firmly beside our clients and ensuring that their efforts are rewarded, their contracts are honored, and they avoid the legal pitfalls that so many have succumbed to.

From copyrights, to publishing, to licensing, to the creation of ironclad agreements, to litigation if necessary, our team will provide knowledgeable legal advice and representation so that artists and record companies can concentrate on simply making music and bringing it to the masses.

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Frequently asked questions

What does a music lawyer do?: A music lawyer handles the contracts and rights behind recording, publishing, touring, and brand deals. We negotiate recording and publishing agreements, structure royalty and ownership splits, register copyrights, and clear samples. The through-line is making sure the artist keeps as much ownership and income as the deal allows.
When do I need a music attorney?: You need a music attorney before signing with a label, publisher, manager, or producer, and before releasing music that uses samples or co-writers. These agreements decide who owns your masters and publishing for years, sometimes forever. We review and negotiate them so you understand exactly what you are giving up and getting.
How does PARRON LAW help musicians and labels?: We represent artists, songwriters, producers, and labels across the business of music. We negotiate recording and publishing splits, draft producer and collaboration agreements, protect names and brands as trademarks, and enforce rights against infringers. New clients usually begin with an online consultation to review existing deals and map what comes next.