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New York Settlement Agreement Template

Create a New York settlement agreement and release online to resolve a dispute without going to court. The Standard agreement covers the settlement payment and terms, a mutual release including unknown claims, dismissal of pending cases, no admission of liability, confidentiality with legal carve-outs, default and enforcement, taxes, and New York settlement rules.

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New York rules built into this template

  • New York law: In New York, an agreement settling a pending action is binding only if it is in a writing signed by the party or the party's attorney, or made in open court (N.Y. CPLR 2104). A nondisclosure term in the settlement of a discrimination, harassment, or retaliation claim is subject to the conditions of N.Y. Gen. Oblig. Law § 5-336.
  • Release timing: under the Standard agreement, the release takes effect only when the settlement payment and other promised terms have been fully performed.

What the Settlement Agreement includes

  1. Background
  2. Settlement Payment
  3. Settlement Terms
  4. Mutual Release
  5. Unknown Claims
  6. Dismissal of Proceedings
  7. No Admission of Liability
  8. Confidentiality
  9. Default and Enforcement
  10. Taxes
  11. Voluntary Agreement
  12. State Law
  13. General Provisions
  14. Governing Law

Frequently asked questions

Does a settlement agreement have to be in writing in New York?
In New York, an agreement settling a pending action is binding only if it is in a writing signed by the party or the party's attorney, or made in open court (N.Y. CPLR 2104). A nondisclosure term in the settlement of a discrimination, harassment, or retaliation claim is subject to the conditions of N.Y. Gen. Oblig. Law § 5-336.
Can a settlement agreement be kept confidential?
Usually yes, but confidentiality cannot stop a party from reporting a possible violation of law to a government agency or testifying when legally required, and some states limit confidentiality in harassment, discrimination, or public hazard cases.
What is the difference between the Standard and Professional Settlement Agreement?
The Standard edition is a complete, state-aware Settlement Agreement for common situations. The Professional edition adds longer clause coverage, schedules, and optional modules for more complex matters. You can preview either edition free before you pay.

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