New York Assisted Reproduction Lawyer 

If you’re looking for a New York, NY assisted reproduction lawyer, you’re likely balancing time-sensitive fertility treatments, paperwork, and the legal and emotional aspects of being a patient and hopeful parent. Oleaga Law LLC focuses exclusively on family formation law and reproductive rights, drafts agreements that work hand-in-hand with clinic practices, and keeps communication clear and transparent throughout your journey. Clients appreciate our clinic-coordinated approach, expeditiousness, and supportive guidance. Book a free initial consult to get a focused plan and timeline for your family-building goals.

Assisted Reproduction Lawyer New York, NY

Assisted reproduction law covers the full spectrum of family-building arrangements: sperm donation, egg donation, embryo donation, gestational surrogacy, establishment of legal parentage, and agreements addressing the disposition of embryos and genetic material that follow. Your third party reproductive agreement should define the rights and responsibilities of all parties before medical procedures occur, provide fertility clinics the documents they require to proceed, and provide an outline for your path to parenthood.  A good agreement defines the rights and responsibilities of all parties and identifies the legal parents.  A great agreement manages expectations of all parties and anticipates future potential issues so they can be resolved early and without conflict.  This work is highly collaborative, bringing together intended parents, donors, surrogates, agencies, clinics, and storage facilities.  Your assisted reproduction lawyer should be an advocate and a collaborative teammate.
Our reproductive lawyers begin by listening to your family building goals and discussing the steps in your family-building journey through gamete donation, surrogacy, and/or adoption, from drafting legal agreements to establishing parental rights to addressing the future disposition of your embryos.

In gamete donation agreements, our fertility law attorney addresses the rights and responsibilities of the donor and the intended parents, defines the boundaries of anonymous donation or directed donation, addresses communication preferences after birth (if any) and expectations surrounding the provision of medical information, and ensures each party’s legal status is protected while keeping the best interests of the future child at the forefront.  In surrogacy agreements, we address medical decision-making, health insurance, lifestyle restrictions, compensation and reimbursements, estate planning documents, life insurance, the path to establishing legal parentage, delivery expectations, post-birth coordination, and more.  Surrogacy contracts are nuanced and require great detail unique to the parties’ surrogacy arrangement.  For judgments of parentage, our assisted reproduction attorneys prepare filings that confirm legal parentage at or before birth to reduce administrative hurdles.  Our firm is experienced in handling the conflict of law issues that are innate in most third party reproductive arrangements, regardless of jurisdiction.
Communication with the team at Oleaga Law LLC will always be clear and transparent.  You’ll receive plain-language explanations of each clause, a concise checklist of documents, a plan for each phase of your journey, and timely updates.

Why Experience Matters In Assisted Reproduction

This work blends law, medicine, ethics, logistics, and administrative procedures. An experienced lawyer aligned in your family building goals is essential. Our team has:

• Dedicated practice in assisted reproduction, including donor agreements, surrogacy contracts, and parentage orders.
• Active coordination with New York IVF programs, agencies, and storage facilities for smooth document drafting.
• Organized timelines, roadmaps, and direct access for client questions.
• Strong client reviews emphasizing responsiveness, clarity, and care throughout this intimate process.

“Janene was referred to me for representation in parentage proceedings when I was a gestational surrogate earlier this year. I could not be more pleased with working with her, and feel so lucky we were referred to her! Not only was she exceedingly personable and kind, but she completed our portion of the documents quickly and professionally. She was very responsive whenever we contacted her or had a question. I would highly recommend her services and definitely plan to work with her again for my next gestational surrogacy journey.”
– Jennifer J.

Set your family-building plan on solid legal footing with Oleaga Law LLC. Book a free initial consult to discuss your family building goals and develop a plan for your path to parenthood through gamete donation, surrogacy, and/or adoption.

Types Of Assisted Reproduction Cases We Handle

When you need a New York, NY assisted reproduction lawyer, it is important to work with a firm that understands both the legal and personal aspects of building a family.  Assisted reproductive technology law involves detailed legal agreements and careful compliance with state law.  At Oleaga Law LLC, we represent intended parents, donors, and surrogates in matters involving reproductive arrangements under New York law. We have been featured in U.S. News & World Report, Forbes, Parents magazine, and more, and we have been serving families since 2020.

Assisted reproduction law requires legal precision and thoughtful planning. As an assisted reproduction attorney in New York, we draft and review agreements that outline responsibilities and rights, address medical decision-making authority, address ownership and dispositional control of genetic material, and clearly define who will be a legal parent of any resulting child. Our goal is to provide clarity throughout your family building so you can focus on what matters most.

Gestational Surrogacy Agreements

Gestational surrogacy arrangements require comprehensive contracts that outline each party’s rights and responsibilities and ensure the rights guaranteed in the New York Surrogate’s Bill of Rights are reflected throughout.  The New York Child Parent Security Act requires careful drafting of contract terms in order to properly include and comply with all requirements for a gestational surrogacy arrangement.  New York gestational surrogacy agreements address compensation, reimbursements, health insurance, life insurance, medical procedures, lifestyle restrictions, travel restrictions, confidentiality, and more, along with laying a foundation for how parental rights will be legally established.  Our gestational surrogacy contracts are clear but detailed and are designed to protect your interests and the interests of your growing family throughout your surrogacy journey.

Traditional Surrogacy Agreements

Traditional surrogacy cases present distinct legal considerations due to the surrogate’s genetic connection to the child.  New York law does not permit traditional surrogacy arrangements, declaring traditional surrogacy as against public policy after the well-known Matter of Baby M case.  If you are considering pursuing a traditional surrogacy arrangement, please reach out to a lawyer experienced with traditional or genetic surrogacy to explain your legal options.

Egg Donation Agreements

Egg donation agreements must clearly define who is a legal parent and who is a donor at the outset of the egg donation arrangement.  Egg donation agreements also importantly address the ownership and dispositional control of eggs once donated, along with including permissions for future use, compensation terms, adherence to medical instructions, medical procedures, risk and assumption of risk, travel, lifestyle restrictions, confidentiality, and future contact provisions.  We prepare egg donation agreements that protect intended parents and donors alike and outline the specific responsibilities and rights of each party.  We are also available to answer any questions you may have regarding the egg donation process.

Sperm Donation Agreements

Sperm donation agreements can involve directed (known) or anonymous donors.  We draft sperm donation agreements that clarify legal parentage in the intended parents, and address medical testing, genetic testing, lifestyle restrictions, financial responsibilities, and expectations regarding future contact and confidentiality to prevent disputes during the sperm donation process and in the future.

Parentage Orders

Securing a legal determination of parentage is a critical step in any assisted reproduction arrangement.  We represent intended parents, surrogates, and donors in court proceedings to obtain parentage orders that secure the legal rights of the intended parents to their child born through assisted reproduction or gestational surrogacy.  We petition courts for pre-birth parentage orders or post-birth parentage orders as may be necessary or appropriate, taking into consideration the specific facts and circumstances of your family building and prioritizing the best interests of your child and your family.

Embryo Donation Agreements

Embryo donation arrangements require clear agreements addressing ownership and dispositional control of embryos, terms for future use, and define who is and who is not a legal parent of any resulting child.  We work with clients to prepare agreements between progenitors or partners that comply with the Child Parent Security Act.  We also work with clinics to prepare comprehensive consent forms addressing future use of patients’ embryos and genetic material that comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Pre-Birth And Post-Birth Legal Proceedings

Depending on your reproductive arrangement, court involvement may be required before or after your child’s birth (and sometimes both). We prepare and file your petition for legal parentage and represent you throughout the court process to ensure appropriate legal recognition of your parental status.

Assisted reproductive arrangements involve significant emotional and financial investment. As a New York assisted reproduction lawyer, we focus on drafting clear, enforceable agreements that reduce the risk of disputes and protect your growing family.

New York law has evolved in recent years to recognize and regulate surrogacy arrangements. We remain attentive to statutory requirements and procedural steps so that our clients move forward with confidence and clarity. Being featured in U.S. News & World Report reflects our commitment to this nuanced area of family law, and serving families since 2020 has allowed us to guide hundreds of clients through the intimate and incredible process of growing a family.

If you are considering assisted reproductive technology to grow your family, working with a New York assisted reproduction lawyer can provide clarity and legal protection at every stage. We are committed to helping you build your family with structured, comprehensive agreements and knowledgeable and dependable representation for the entirety of your journey. Contact us today for more information on how we can help.