Gamete & Embryo Donation Attorney in New York Metropolitan Area

These agreements generally set forth the legal rights, responsibilities and obligations of both donors and recipients within the context of egg, sperm, or embryo donation.

​​Egg or Sperm
Donation Agreements

These agreements generally address the following issues:*

• Confidentiality of the parties;

• ​The child's access to identifying or non-identifying information about the donor when they reach adulthood;

• ​Parental rights;

• Disclosure of medical information​;

• ​Compensation and reimbursement; and

• Possibility of medical complications and related insurance and/or compensation.

Known or Directed Egg or Sperm
Donation Agreements

These agreements generally address the same issues as non-directed egg or sperm donation agreements,* but with particular attention to:

• Parental rights and the intent of all parties regarding ongoing contact with and disclosure to the child

• Both the donor and the recipient will need their own counsel in negotiating a known donor agreement.

​Embryo Donation Agreements

These agreements involve the legal transfer of embryos from one party to another.  They generally address​ the physical transfer of embryos, parental rights, and anonymity/disclosure.*  We can assist in connecting you with an agency to locate available, donated embryos.  We can also assist in facilitating the physical transfer of embryos to your clinic. 

*Every egg, sperm, and embryo donation agreement is unique and drafted to specifically address your circumstances and concerns.  This list provided here of commonly addressed issues is not exhaustive and is meant only as a summary.