$ 360-500 per hour
Howard Hertz
About Howard
Biography
I am an entertainment lawyer with substantial experience for over 40 years in representing recording artists, filmmakers, songwriters, screenwriters, record labels, publishers, artist managers, producers, authors including representation in the film, television, radio and literary industries. Among others, my most well-known clients have included George Clinton, Sippie Wallace, The Romantics, The Bass Brothers, Eminem, Marilyn Manson, Pantera, Marcus Belgrave, The GO, Mike Posner, Rodriguez, Elmore Leonard, Westbound Records, Warner Tamerlane and Atlantic Records. I draft and negotiate contracts, protect clients' intellectual property, mediate and litigate entertainment related disputes and network on behalf of my clients. I serve as an expert witness in music litigation and I am involved in many entertainment organizations (e.g. MusiCares and Detroit Music Awards). I also act as an artist manager in the music industry. Finally, I am an adjunct professor at the University of Michigan Law School teaching entertainment law.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Michigan for 49 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1976
No misconduct found
Location
Hertz Schram PC
1760 S Telegraph, Suite 300, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48302-0183
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Posted by Jason | November 9, 2014
Howard Hertz helped us grow when we needed it
Our project is event management. Prior to 2006 we had no experience in the public and media space. Howard was able to guide and mature our organization from vision to execution on a detailed scale. Without his advice and perspective we could never have managed our growth in the time frame we had. ...
Howard Hertz's Lawyer Endorsements
"Howard is quite simply the best in his field. He is an outstanding lawyer who is bright, honest, well prepared and respected. I have had the pleasure to work on a case representing a client in common and have seen first hand the sage advice he gives, the calm he can bring to a chaotic situation, the guidance he offers through difficult times, and that he does everything he can for his clients and produces exceptional results."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Top Lawyer, DBusiness Magazine
2016
Leading Lawyer, Law Bulletin Publishing Company
2016
Best Lawyer: Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Best Lawyer: Entertainment Law - Music, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2015
Best Lawyer: Entertainment Law- Music, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Best Lawyer: Entertainment Law- Motion Pictures and Television, Best Lawyers in America
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Top Lawyer, DBusiness Magazine
2014
Best Lawyer, Entertainment Law, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Super Lawyer, Michigan Super Lawyers
2014
Best Attorneys in Michigan, Best Lawyers
2014
Top Lawyers, DBusiness Magazine
2014
50 Attorneys of Note in the Music Biz, Super Lawyers
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martdindale-Hubbell
2013
Best Lawyer, Entertainment Law, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Super Lawyer, Michigan Super Lawyers
2012
Best Lawyer, Entertainment Law, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Super Lawyer, Michigan Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Michigan Super Lawyers
2011
Best Lawyer, Entertainment Law, Best Lawyers in America
2010
Super Lawyer, Michigan Super Lawyers
2010
Best lawyer, Entertainment Law, Best Lawyers in America
2009
Super Lawyer, Michigan Super Lawyers
2009
Best Lawyer, Entertainment Law, Best Lawyers in America
2008
Super Lawyer, Michigan Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Michigan Super Lawyers
2007
Best Lawyer, Entertainment Law, Best Lawyers in America
2006
Super Lawyer, Michigan Super Lawyers
2004
John Hensel Award, Arts Entertainment Communication and Sports Section of Michigan State Bar
Work Experience
1979 - Present
Entertainment Lawyer, Hertz Schram PC
Associations
2014 - Present
National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (Grammy Awards)Advocacy Committee
2009 - Present
Sphinx OrganizationBoard of Directors
1998 - Present
Detroit Music Awards FoundationPresident
1997 - Present
International Association of Entertainment LawyersMember
2012 - 2015
MusiCaresProgram and Services Committee
2011 - 2012
Sphinx OrganizationVice Chair
2006 - 2008
Michigan Film Advisory CommissionCommissioner
2004 - 2012
National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (Grammy Awards) Chicago ChapterFormer Governor
Education
1976
Wayne State University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1972
Wayne State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Trasmit + Conference
How to Make Money From Your Music
2015
Launch Music Conference
Protecting What's Yours
2014
SXSW
Music Litigation
2013
Yellow Phone Music Conference
Intellectual Property Protection
2009
2008
Publications
1994
Laches (OCBA)
Record Contract Negotiations
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I want an EIN & MI business license; I am musician w/retail website; is filing as single-member LLC better than sole prop.?
25 May 2020
Q&A
I am a musician and use a stage name for myself and my website; do I need a DBA when getting MI business license? ?
25 May 2020
Q&A
Can an LLC work as a copyright with a published product like a card game as long as you have the company name on the cover?
15 May 2019