Howard Low Armstrong, Business Attorney in San Diego, California
Over 37 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Real Estate, and Tax
AttorneyatLatham & Watkins LLP
San Diego, CA
Practicing business in San Diego since 1989.
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- Years practicing
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Howard Low Armstrong is an attorney based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on Business, Real Estate, and Tax. Howard has over 37 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Latham & Watkins LLP.
- Based in
- San Diego, CA
- Experience
- over 37 years
- Known for
- Business · Real Estate · Tax
- Handles Business, Real Estate, and Tax matters from San Diego, CA.
- Over 37 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Howard Low Armstrong: Howard Low Armstrong is an attorney based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on Business, Real Estate, and Tax. Howard has over 37 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Latham & Watkins LLP.
Areas of practice
Howard's practice areas in San Diego
Howard concentrates on business, real estate, and tax. Each area below outlines the kind of case Howard handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business
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Real Estate
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Tax
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Business cases in San Diego, California
Howard takes business matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Howard agrees to represent you.
Real Estate cases in San Diego, California
Howard takes real estate matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Howard agrees to represent you.
Tax cases in San Diego, California
Howard takes tax matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Howard agrees to represent you.
Biography
Howard Low Armstrong, business attorney serving San Diego
Howard Low Armstrong is an attorney based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on Business, Real Estate, and Tax. Howard has over 37 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Latham & Watkins LLP. Howard works from San Diego, California and takes on business matters across the region.
Howard Low Armstrong is a lawyer practicing business / corporate, real estate finance, securities & corporate finance and 1 other area of law. Howard received a A.B. degree from Princeton in 1977, and has been licensed for 37 years. Howard practices at Latham & Watkins LLP in San Diego, CA.
How Howard handles business matters
Howard Low Armstrong is a lawyer practicing business / corporate, real estate finance, securities & corporate finance and 1 other area of law. Howard received a A.B. degree from Princeton in 1977, and has been licensed for 37 years. Howard practices at Latham & Watkins LLP in San Diego, CA.
Who Howard represents
Howard reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, real estate, and tax matters in San Diego and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Howard studied and practices
Stanford
J.D. · 1989
Princeton
A.B. University · 1977
Jurisdictions
Howard's state bar admissions
California
1989 · ACTIVE
Howard studied at J.D. in Stanford and A.B. University in Princeton.
Law school and academic background
Howard completed J.D. in Stanford and A.B. University in Princeton. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Howard runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Howard Low Armstrong's office in San Diego
Howard's primary office is at 12670 High Bluff Dr., San Diego, CA, 92130. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Howard Low Armstrong — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Howard usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Howard charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Howard's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Howard will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in San Diego, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Howard
Howard discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Howard confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Howard's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Howard Low Armstrong
How much does it cost to hire Howard for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Howard walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Howard offer a free consultation?
Howard charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Howard's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Howard's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in California typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Howard gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Howard take my case if I'm outside San Diego?
Howard is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Howard will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Howard?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Howard will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Howard accepting new business clients right now?
Howard's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Business attorneys serving San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California
Howard handles business matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified business attorneys in that community.
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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