Paul Sarker, Entertainment Attorney in New York
Over 16 years of legal practice · focused on Entertainment and General
ShareholderatGreenberg Traurig, LLP
New, NY
Practicing entertainment in New York since 2010.
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Paul Sarker is a shareholder based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Entertainment and General. Paul has over 16 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
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- New York, NY
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- over 16 years
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- Entertainment · General
- Handles Entertainment and General matters from New York, NY.
- Over 16 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Paul Sarker: Paul Sarker is a shareholder based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Entertainment and General. Paul has over 16 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
Areas of practice
Paul's practice areas in New York
Paul concentrates on entertainment and general. Each area below outlines the kind of case Paul handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Entertainment cases in New York
Paul 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 Paul agrees to represent you.
General cases in New York
Paul takes general 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 Paul agrees to represent you.
Biography
Paul Sarker, entertainment attorney serving New York
Paul Sarker is a shareholder based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Entertainment and General. Paul has over 16 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Paul works from New York and takes on entertainment matters across the region.
Paul Sarker represents clients ranging from established industry leaders to emerging players across a wide spectrum of practice areas within entertainment, sports, media, and the blockchain. His experience includes mergers, acquisitions and other significant corporate transactions, television distribution (broadcast, cable, linear, SVOD, AVOD, FAST), digital content & new media, NFTs, generative art, content licensing, business affairs, production, live events, music, advertising, copyright, sponsorships, rights acquisitions, and guild matters.
Paul has broad in-house and law firm experience negotiating, structuring, and drafting agreements. His experience gained from working at a large media company provides him with a practical, business-minded perspective in addition to his legal training. Paul is committed to leveraging his skills and knowledge to identify opportunities to create value for his clients as well as anticipate and minimize risks and preserve client control in the rapidly-evolving industry.
Paul provides legal service tailored to his client’s specific goals, timing, and needs, to swiftly and effectively evaluate alternative approaches and make informed decisions. Paul leverages his interdisciplinary skill-set across several industries within entertainment (music, new media, television, and distribution) to craft unique strategies and compromises to novel problems.
Paul is passionate about improving South Asian representation and protecting the environment and is a member of the executive board of SABANY, Harlem Grown and the Greenberg Traurig Green Team.
Paul also created and hosts the top 25-Apple entertainment news podcast, Better Call Paul , which is a weekly show that discusses the business and legal sides behind the scenes of Hollywood, sports and entertainment.
Concentrations
•Television distribution agreements including cable, retransmission consent, and evolving technologies such as OTT, TVE, SVOD, AVOD, FAST, and DTC.
•Corporate media transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, capital raises, and divestures
•Intellectual property creation and monetization,
•Recording, soundtrack, composer, and performance agreements
•Advertising and content monetization
•Talent representation
•Digital media licensing (podcasts, music services, SVOD) and business affairs
•Non-fungible tokens (licensing, authentication, linking with physical goods) and virtual communities
•Esports and gaming
•Artificial intelligence and machine learning (generative art)
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Accolades
•Listed, Lawdragon, '500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers,' 2025-2026
•Team Member, a Law360 “Media & Entertainment Practice Group of the Year,” 2022
Working with Paul on a entertainment matter
Paul Sarker represents clients ranging from established industry leaders to emerging players across a wide spectrum of practice areas within entertainment, sports, media, and the blockchain. His experience includes mergers, acquisitions and other significant corporate transactions, television distribution (broadcast, cable, linear, SVOD, AVOD, FAST), digital content & new media, NFTs, generative…
Who Paul represents
Paul reviews new inquiries case-by-case for entertainment and general matters across New York.
Credentials
Credentials — where Paul studied and practices
New York University School of Law
J.D. · 2009
Duke University
B.S. Founder · 2006
Jurisdictions
Paul's state bar admissions
California
2012 · ACTIVE
New York
2010 · ACTIVE
Paul studied at J.D. in New York University School of Law and B.S. Founder in Duke University.
Law school and academic background
Paul completed J.D. in New York University School of Law and B.S. Founder in Duke University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Paul runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Paul's professional memberships and bar associations
Professional & Community Involvement •Vice President-Sponsorship, South Asian Bar Association New York •Member, Young Professionals Board, Harlem Grown
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Locations
Paul Sarker's office in New York
Paul's primary office is at One Vanderbilt Avenue, New York, NY, 10017. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Paul Sarker — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new entertainment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Paul usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Paul charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Paul'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; Paul will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a entertainment attorney in New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many entertainment 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 Paul
Paul discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in entertainment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every entertainment 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. Paul confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Paul's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many entertainment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Paul Sarker
How much does it cost to hire Paul for a entertainment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Paul walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Paul offer a free consultation?
Paul charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Paul's office. Some entertainment attorneys offer free consults — check Paul's current terms during booking.
How long do entertainment cases in New York typically take?
Simple entertainment 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. Paul gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Paul take my case if I'm outside New York?
Paul 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 — Paul 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 Paul?
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. Paul will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Paul accepting new entertainment clients right now?
Paul's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Entertainment attorneys serving Albany and Brooklyn in New York
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