Ashima Dayal, Copyright Attorney in New York
focused on Copyright and Entertainment
New, NY
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Ashima Dayal is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Copyright and Entertainment.
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- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Advertising Law (2026).
About Ashima Dayal: Ashima Dayal is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Copyright and Entertainment.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Ashima takes on
Ashima concentrates on copyright and entertainment. Each area below outlines the kind of case Ashima handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Copyright cases in New York
Ashima takes copyright matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Ashima agrees to represent you.
Entertainment cases in New York
Ashima takes entertainment matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Ashima agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Ashima Dayal — copyright lawyer in New York
Ashima Dayal is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Copyright and Entertainment.
Ashima Dayal has more than 25 years of experience guiding clients through legal challenges in their media and marketing activities. She works closely with book and magazine publishers, authors, filmmakers, consumer goods companies, advertising agencies, designers and other individual creative professionals to protect their content and defend their use of third-party material when disputes arise.
Ashima’s clients need practical answers. When considering the use of third-party content in a book, film, commercial or other production, she weighs legal issues against business realities. Her thorough, meticulous research informs tailored and concise responses that equip busy in-house teams to make smart decisions. She understands the vast difference between whether a proposed action is permissible and whether it’s advisable, and helps clients quantify the real risk at hand.
When claims arise, publishers, authors, filmmakers, consumer goods companies and advertising agencies benefit from Ashima’s effectiveness in guiding clients through copyright, right of publicity and defamation disputes. She draws on her knowledge and experience to position clients to act efficiently and strategically. Her skillful negotiation tactics settle claims favorably; in fact, she’s been known to shut down claims with a single masterful letter.
Before becoming a lawyer, Ashima gained invaluable television and film industry insight working for a network news division, a network marketing division, and an entertainment PR company. Her academic background in art history gives her an edge when advising clients on the risks posed by their art-infused creative content, and when defending copyright claims.
Ashima's approach to copyright cases
Ashima Dayal has more than 25 years of experience guiding clients through legal challenges in their media and marketing activities. She works closely with book and magazine publishers, authors, filmmakers, consumer goods companies, advertising agencies, designers and other individual creative professionals to protect their content and defend their use of third-party material when disputes arise.…
Clients Ashima works with
Ashima reviews new inquiries case-by-case for copyright and entertainment matters across New York.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Columbia University
J.D. · 1996
Jurisdictions
Ashima's state bar admissions
New York, New York S
ACTIVE
Ashima studied at J.D. in Columbia University.
Law school and academic background
Ashima completed J.D. in Columbia University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Ashima runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Ashima has received 6 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Advertising Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
2026
Best Lawyers in America — First Amendment Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Media Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Advertising Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television (2026). Best Lawyers in America — First Amendment Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Media Law (2026).
Locations
Ashima Dayal's office in New York
Ashima's primary office is at 1675 Broadway, New York, New York, 10019. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Ashima Dayal — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new copyright attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Ashima usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Ashima charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ashima's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Ashima will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a copyright attorney in New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many copyright matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Ashima
Ashima discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in copyright practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every copyright matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Ashima confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Ashima's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many copyright practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Ashima Dayal
How much does it cost to hire Ashima for a copyright case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Ashima walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Ashima offer a free consultation?
Ashima charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ashima's office. Some copyright attorneys offer free consults — check Ashima's current terms during booking.
How long do copyright cases in New York typically take?
Simple copyright matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Ashima gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Ashima take my case if I'm outside New York?
Ashima is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Ashima will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Ashima?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Ashima will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Ashima accepting new copyright clients right now?
Ashima's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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