Taylor James Howard

Taylor James Howard

also known as A.E.I. Law, P.C., The Hero's Law Firm, Taylor J. Howard, Esq.

5.0
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 9 years

Business Lawyer at Huntington Beach, CA
Practice Areas: Business, Intellectual Property, Trademark Infringement ... +9 more

7755 Center Ave Ste 1100, Huntington Beach, CA

About Taylor

Biography

Practice Areas

12

Practice Areas

Business 20%

contract drafting, review, negotiating, and disputes. Business formation.

10 years | 6 cases

20%
Intellectual Property 15%

Copyright registrations, licensing, and infringement litigation. Notice and take down requests.

10 years | 2 cases

15%
Lawsuits and Disputes 15%

Business litigation; contract and licensing disputes.

10 years | 6 cases

15%
Trademark Infringement 15%

Trademark infringement litigation; dilution, unfair competition.

10 years | 1 case

15%
Litigation 10%

Business litigation; contract and licensing disputes.

10 years | 4 cases

10%
Trademark Application 10%

Trademark registrations. United States Patent and Trademark office action responses.

10 years | 15 cases

10%
Entertainment 5%

Entertainment Law is a complex web of laws that govern the business of art usually in the form of motion pictures such as film and television, music, and live performances such as theater and concerts. Copyright Trademark Defamation (slander, libel)

10 years | 2 cases

5%
Licensing 5%

Intellectual property licensing agreements, drafting, review, negotiations and disputes.

10 years | 1 case

5%
Copyright Application 1%

Copyright registrations, licensing, and infringement litigation. Notice and take down requests.

10 years | 1 case

1%
Copyright Infringement 1%

Copyright registrations, licensing, and infringement litigation. Notice and take down requests.

1%
International Law 1%

International Art Law and International Intellectual Property law. Art Law is an extensive area of law that involves a plethora of disciplines to protect, regulate and facilitate the creation of art and the business transactions in the Art Industry.

10 years | 1 case

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 360-450 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 9 years

State: California

Acquired: 2016

Active

No misconduct found

Location

AEI Law PC

7755 Center Ave Ste 1100, Huntington Beach, CA, 92647-3091

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Taylor James Howard's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

5 star (20)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Claire | November 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best lawyer!

Mr. Howard was truly one of the best attorneys I've ever had to deal with. He gives professional and exceptionally competent advice regarding any legal issue you bring him. Taylor will provide you with honest advice, fair prices and efficient work from start to finish. I highly recommend him.

Posted by Larry | February 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Taylor is a true gem!

I really needed legal help on a situation with my independent feature film. I came to Taylor we had a very patient, thorough and in-depth meeting. He then carefully assessed my needs and proceeded in such a fashion that not only left me satisfied but excited to continue my relationship with him as a ...lawyer and to recommend him to others. Taylor really brought legal clarity to the table when me and my team were very intimidated and confused. He took the time to do the job right. I really felt like the client/lawyer relationship was extremely specific and unique to my needs and personality. That's so important in today's world. Any relationship can be transactional but to be holistic and yet still so ON IT in the legal field is rare. This makes this A.E.I. Law, PC and Taylor a true gem.

Posted by Ryan Thompson | April 9, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The perfect guy to have in your corner as an entrepreneur!

As a first time entrepreneur I find myself perpetually confused about all of the red tape involved in launching a business. Taylor is an invaluable ally to have in the process. He has a unique talent in being able to concisely explain 'legalese' for someone like me to understand it. He walks you t...hrough the process with patience and compassion and is worth every penny spent!

Posted by Andrew | August 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstanding legal assistance for a budding business

I've worked with a number of lawyers over the years, and my experience working with Taylor was the best one yet. Taylor created a partnership agreement for the new business I was starting. He was generous with his time explaining the finer points of the document, pointed out potential pitfalls, and, ...at my request, recommended a great book for me to learn more about drafting agreements so I am more effective in working with him on future documents. I wholeheartedly recommend him as your next business attorney.

Posted by James | May 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

My go-to "legal guy"

I recently applied for a few trademark registrations in the fashion, music and media space. Taylor Howard has been extremely helpful, articulate and patient, answering all of the questions and concerns. He has great understanding and empathy for the demands and idiosyncrasies of the creative entrepr...eneurial path, yet very professional, fair and prompt in his dealings and responses. We have encountered a few twists and turns, as is to be expected, but Taylor has gone beyond the call of duty, extending his knowledge and wise counsel each step of the way. With his solid expertise providing an essential legal foundation, I feel i can concentrate to grow and bring to fruition my creative business visions and mission. I would highly recommend Taylor as your go-to “legal guy” and look forward to working with him on expanding opportunities and trailblazing ventures.

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Taylor James Howard's Lawyer Endorsements

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Erin Hertzog

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked with Taylor in a freelance capacity assisting him on a contract matter and witnessed the quality of his work and communication skills first hand. Taylor went above and beyond to make the engagement effective and be a truly enjoyable attorney to work with overall. He provided a wealth of knowledge and expert guidance on the topic in advance and his ability to communicate complex contract law issues in a manner that is digestible, informative and clear was impressive. He was highly professional and made the entire engagement feel effortless from start to finish. He was generous with his time and support and if my experience is anything similar to what he offers his clients in terms of skill, customer service, and reliability, they are all in outstanding hands. Highest regards!"

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Daniel Kim

Business lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Taylor is a sharp and knowledgable attorney. He has years of real world experience, which he uses to help his clients navigate through legal and business challenges. Taylor is particularly well versed in intellectual property matters, and I consult with him on tough cases."

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Scott Adrian

Entertainment lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've only had a few reasons to be involved in entertainment law/contracts, but for each one of those times, I've trusted Taylor's advice because I know one main thing about him: He does his due diligence to make sure he does the best for his clients/friends. I endorse this lawyer."

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Iman Jaffrey

Entertainment lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Taylor is an extremely smart, experienced, and aggressive attorney who strategizes with his clients to collaborate on projects at his clients' paces. He is not pushy and builds his relationships with his clients for the long-term. I highly recommend his services for entertainment and copyright law."

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Daniel Kim

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

Rising Star, American Institute of Legal Advocates

2018

Client's Choice, Avvo

2018

Top 40 Under 40, American Academy of Attorneys

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Attorney, A.E.I. Law, P.C.

2015 - 2015

Legal Extern, Biederman Entertainment & Media Law Institute, Entertainment & the Arts Legal Clinic

2015 - 2015

Legal Extern, Lauson & Tarver, LLP, Patent Attorneys

2008 - 2010

Co-Founder | Director, Silver Echo Gallery

2005 - 2017

Business Development and Management Consultant, Jr. H.H. Corporation

2005 - 2008

CEO | Producer, Siam Productions, Inc.

2001 - 2001

Jr. Writer | Associate Producer, Our Gang Productions

2000 - 2001

In-House & On-Set Production Assistant, Riverstreet Productions, Inc.

Associations

2018 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Attorney Member

2018 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Attorney Member

2018 - Present

United States District Court for the Central District of California

Attorney Member

2016 - Present

State Bar of California

Attorney

2016 - Present

Supreme Court of California

Attorney

2013 - Present

California Lawyers for the Arts

Member

2013 - Present

American Bar Association

Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Merchant Advance Pay, Inc. v. Fodariche, Inc. d/b/a Mimiynga et al.

The matter ultimately settled with a stipulated judgment against the corporate and individual defendants and is still held within the jurisdiction of the court.

The Source at Beach, LLC v. Fodariche, Inc. et al.

Default judgment was obtained against all defendants for full value of the commercial lease.

Davis v. Koz, et al.

Default judgment for nearly $7,000,000

Koz v. Davis

Settled on the eave of trial in my client's favor, clearing cloud on title and allowing my client to proceed in federal court against trademark infringers to obtain default judgment for nearly $7M.

Merchant Advance Pay, Inc. v. Remy Choi

stayed pending the outcome of a co-pending and deemed related litigation.

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Education

2016

Biederman Entertainment and Media Law Institute at Southwestern University Law School

LL.M - Master of Laws

2015

Southwestern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2012

Marymount College (Rancho Palos Verdes, CA)

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

Huntington Beach Arts Center - Artist Council Fair Use

2018

Huntington Beach Arts Center - Artist Council Artist Consignment & Commission Agreements

2018

California State University, Dominguez Hills - Business & Entrepreneurship Class Intellectual Property for Entrepreneurs

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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