About Adam

Adam is a vigorous advocate for his clients as he consistently proves that producers have more leverage than they think that they do when dealing with labels or big name artists. By placing genuine care for his clients as his top priority, he stands out as the best choice for producers and musicians by giving them a strong voice. Adam energetically works to challenge and transform the unfair practices that have become standard in the music industry. 

Adam Freedman is the principal attorney at the Law Office of Adam C. Freedman, PLLC. He specializes and counsels clients in Entertainment Law, Intellectual Property, and Corporate Law related matters.

Representing musicians, managers, record labels, producers, and entrepreneurs, Adam’s clients are constantly pushing creative boundaries to deliver innovative records to platinum selling artists in the hip-hop and electronic industries. With Adam’s strong representation, his clients are equipped with knowledge and confidence to navigate through the complications that arise within the music industry.

The Law Office of Adam C. Freedman, PLLC specializes in producer agreements, as well as record label, publishing, and management agreements. Further, the firm works in the areas of trademark, copyright, business, and brand protection.

Adam received his Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law and a Masters in the Music Business and Entertainment Industries from the University of Miami Frost School of Music. Prior to his legal career, Adam earned his Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Vanderbilt University, where he performed as a professional musician. In law school, Adam co-founded a concert promotion and artist management company.

Located in New York City, Adam is admitted to practice in New York, and is a member of the New York State Bar Association’s Entertainment and Sports Law Section, New York State Bar Association’s Intellectual Property Section, the Copyright Society of the USA, and the Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts. 

Contracts

We know that contracts can be complex and overwhelming. In the constantly evolving music industry, we provide clear legal advice to clients and negotiate the best terms possible. Placing our top priority as best interests of our clients, they are confident with each agreement they sign. We review and negotiate agreements surrounding production, management, sampling and recording, music publishing, sponsorships, and songwriter collaboration. We also work with festival and concert touring agreements to make sure that you will receive the best possible rate and protection at these events. 

Settling Disputes

One of the biggest struggles that a producer or an artist may face involves actually getting paid. It’s astounding how often major labels, promoters, and other artists don’t place payment as their top priority. We will settle any disputes that arise for our clients, to make sure that they get the money that is rightfully owed to them. Not only have we gotten all of our clients paid, but many of our clients have received double their rate when they aren’t paid on time. If someone stole your beat, we’ll reach the best solution by taking down the song or making sure that you get paid for your work.

Intellectual Property

The best way to protect your ideas, beats, music, and brand as an artist or producer is through trademark and copyright protection. We will guide you through the process of protecting your intellectual property as we handle copyright registration and protection, assignment and administration, and registering your trademark. We’ll also make sure that if your music is being used in TV, film, music videos, or everything in between, that your master and sync licenses fully protect your track and pay you accordingly. When you need your work or brand protected, we’re who you want in your corner.