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

Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

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

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

Taylor James Howard's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

Filter Avvo Reviews (20) Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Business

Posted by Andrew | August 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Business

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 Sanyika "The Firestarter" Street | March 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Business

A Dynamic Attorney With An Eye For The Future

Taylor is by far the most honest and capable attorney I have ever come across. It's great to find an honest attorney...but are they capable? His A.E.I. firm covers the spaces of Arts, Entertainment and Innovation which are the overarching areas of my business. I have found his level of understanding ...of the law to be powerful, his understanding of the space in which in operate to be impressive and his willingness to adapt and adjust to be inspiring. He is an attorney that operates at the speed of NOW. He's not banking on the past. He is versatile and dynamic. Its refreshing to have an attorney that understands the unique challenges of both startups and well established businesses. Most importantly he is willing to help you hit your audacious goals. I'm excited to have him on the team and were ready to scale our company at a rapid rate to enable growth and create massive impact. Looking forward to a long and fruitful business relationship!

Posted by Ashley | February 22, 2018 | Business

Professional, personable and very proactive!

Taylor has been a wealth of knowledge for us as we have worked with overseas manufacturers to develop our baby apparel products. He has consulted with us on numerous occasions while developing our business plan and branding. He has also provided sound legal counsel for financial agreements, trademark..., and copyright for our logo and illustrations. He is currently helping us to ensure that we are not infringing on any existing patent as we develop our product line. I highly recommend Taylor and A.E.I. Law services. He is professional, personable and very proactive!

Posted by anonymous | February 20, 2018 | Business

Consistently Excellent Service

I’ve had the pleasure of knowing and working with Taylor at AEI on numerous occasions over the course of more than a decade now. His passion and dedication towards positive growth never ceases to amaze me. Taylor has remarkable instincts and a near-prescient clarity of vision; he is a tireless advoca...te of creativity and innovation. I have sought his consultation on many an occasion and highly recommend the services of AEI to anyone who needs a business/legal affairs department. I’ve asked his advice on everything from copyrighting my photos to the evolving state of the cannabis industry regulations in California. If you’re a musician, have AEI look over your contracts….you get the idea. Whether you’re an artist or an entrepreneur, I can not recommend highly enough the services of AEI Law to anybody that needs business and legal consultation. Taylor and AEI’s sustained guidance and support have been invaluable to me.

Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2018 | Business

Great entertainment lawyer!!

AEI Law has been there for me as a film director and producer to counsel me on my entertainment industry contracts, business guidance, and legal issues. The attorneys at AEI are well versed in business and legal matters surrounding the entertainment industry and have been a valuable asset to my prod...uction company. I feel fortunate to have found them and I highly recommend their services.

See All Client Reviews

Taylor James Howard's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Taylor
Erin Alysse Hertzog headshot
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!"

Daniel Y Kim headshot
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."

Scott A. Adrian headshot
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."

Iman Jaffrey headshot
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."

View All Endorsements
Daniel Y Kim headshot
Daniel Kim

Business lawyer

Robert J Lauson headshot
Robert Lauson

Copyright infringement lawyer

Philip J. Daunt headshot
Philip Daunt

Mediation lawyer

Iman Jaffrey headshot
Iman Jaffrey

Criminal defense lawyer

Scott A. Adrian headshot
Scott Adrian

Personal injury lawyer

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.

See More Legal Cases

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

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution