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

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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Larry | February 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Entertainment

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 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Corporate & Incorporation

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 Will | March 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Entertainment

Compassionate, caring, knowledgeable, effective and professional.

Taylor Howard created a new complex legacy artist music business contract for me that made all parties smile and sign at first draft. Rock star. I've been in the music business 35 years, this potentially could have been a long drawn out legal negotiation. With his help we went straight to the goal in... one step. I wish I'd had him around back in the day. Compassionate, caring, considerate, fair, balanced, kind. Usually, none of these adjectives are how we describe lawyers. But, my experience with AEI broke the stereotype. As well as being deeply knowledgeable, professional and thorough, you can just tell he's a good trustworthy human. I'm a new client for life.

Posted by Ryan | May 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Trademark Application

CFO Looking to create intellectual property and identity for my business

A.E.I. Law not only performed in a timely manner they followed up on their promise to make sure our TEAS Application was filed. Contacting A.E.I. Law could not be a better way to create an identity for your company. We would highly recommend contacting them to create a trademark that will set your ...company apart from the competition. Looking forward to working with them again to create another intellectual property feature to our business.

Posted by Janalyn | March 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Top notch lawyer

Excellent lawyer. I used Taylor Howard's services for an agent contract, and then an option agreement. Taylor is not only very thorough, he takes the time to explain all the minutia in easy-to-understand terms. Very patient and personable. Taylor also has great follow-through with phone calls. I high...ly recommend!

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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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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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