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Biography
Born and raised in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He attended Grambling State University then Oklahoma State University where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. He received a law degree from Washburn University School of Law in Topeka, Kansas with an emphasis on international business law. Keith’s international focus on international affairs led to a corporate board membership, International Center of Topeka where he hosted several foreign ambassadors from the U.S.S.R, France, Japan, Denmark, Hungary and South Africa. Washburn Law School led Keith to an international summer program studying administrative law, the start of the European Union in London, England.
After following the yellow-bricked road from Kansas, Keith moved to the Emerald City, Seattle in 1994 to become a Civil Rights Investigator for the WA State Human Rights Commission. One year later he was appointed a WA State Assistant Attorney General. As a state trial attorney, Keith represented large government agencies including the Department of Licensing, the Employment Security Department and the Department of Health in over 1000 superior court cases victories. He became adept at handling difficult cases in Superior Court, the Court of Appeals, and the WA Supreme Court.
Keith has extensive experience in employment law, business law, estate planning, veterans benefits and professional licensing standards. In 1996 he was invited to provide a lecture on criminal procedure and a legal analysis of the O.J. Simpson trial to law students Surugadai University Law School in Tokyo, Japan.
Today, he lives and works in Pierce County with his wife and firm Partner, Andreta. Keith is very active in the community advocating for and producing legal forums, small business development workshops, apprenticeships, workforce development issues, and resource aid for startups. Let us be a Strong Advocate for you. Protect What Matters…..your empire.
Protect What Matters. . . your family, your business, your empire. We Shield when Necessary & Strike when the Time is Right. We can help.
Over 15 years of administrative law experience. Being a former Assistant Attorney General trial lawyer helps me position you into safe harbors and navigate through the administrative process.
Business and law for over 30 years. We can make running your business safer, more protected and compliant with state and federal regulations.
We make complicated contract terms easy to digest. Our extensive experience would help you understand your options.
We protect your craft and contract your possibilities.
We Protect What Matters, your empire.
With over 1000 victories and a 75% win ratio, we have been there and done that. We can help guide you too.
We make probate easy, understandable and efficient for over 25 years.
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
30%
32 years | 300 cases
Probate
20%
27 years | 45 cases
Business
15%
28 years | 200 cases
Contracts and Agreements
12%
32 years | 1,500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-45%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2020 2014
Licenses
Licensed in Washington for 31 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
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Posted by Josh | April 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
Superior Knowledge & Service
I have personally and professionally be working with Keith for almost 10 years and have used him for primarily contract law and this review is way overdue. The level of care and attention he spends on each case or consultation is beyond what I ever expected. I always get glowing reviews when I refer ...
Keith Armstrong
Replied last April 22, 2020Thanks Josh, it has been wonderful experience working with such a professional. Thanks for your confidence in my firm, since I know you encounter hundreds of businesses in this region. I am glad to partner with you to help small businesses have some Strong support.
Posted by Tonya | April 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Debt & Lending Agreements
SBA loan assistance
Keith saved me! Going through the SBA disaster relief loan was very confusing so I asked keith for help navigating it & understanding what I was signing. He was wonderful & very helpful. I highly recommend!
Keith Armstrong
Replied last April 22, 2020Thank you so much. During this confusing and stressful time, its teamwork between client and professional to get a good result. You were a great team member to work with. We are all in this together, let's make a Strong response. Stay safe.
Posted by Theo | April 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Business
All I Can Say Is Excellence
He is the best and professional person you could have on your team. He has improved my legal division for my company and has help me out with countless contracts.
Keith Armstrong
Replied last April 22, 2020Thanks, Commissioner. It takes good professionals to make a great team. You know football, you know business, you know team work. So glad to be on your team.
Posted by Welch | April 22, 2020 | Estate Planning
Consumer
Clear and easy to understand, knowledgeable about estate laws, personable, willing to answer questions and great presenter.
Keith Armstrong
Replied last April 22, 2020Being from Oklahoma help with easy and clear about complicated issues. My experience with probates, estate planning and small business can be so complicated. It was a pleasure working with you and your husband with the famous name.
Posted by Valerie | August 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Nurse
I would highly recommend Keith Armstrong he was very knowledgeable professional and easy to talk to.. Keith is an honest caring individual and I feel very fortunate that I was able to have him for my representative. I am impressed with his work and would definitely refer potential clients to him.
Keith D. Armstrong's Lawyer Endorsements
"Without question, I recommend Keith Armstrong is your attorney of choice! I encourage my own clients to work with Keith on a regular basis. Keith Armstrong has 24 years of experience guiding clients in the areas of will preparation, estate planning, guardianship, probate and business matters such as contracts and formation. In addition to being extremely knowledgeable, Keith is compassionate and a strong advocate."
"I have litigated against Keith many times. Not only is he smart and capable, he is a gentleman. I would value his counsel."
Matthew Bean
Employment and labor lawyer
Experience
Honors
2020
Client's Choice, Avvo
2017
Entertainment Attorney of Year - North America, LAWYER MONTHLY
2014
Client's Choice, Avvo
2010
Buyer of the Year Nomination, Office of State Procurement
2000
Attorney of Year Nomination, WA Attorney General's Office
1997
Revocator, WA Attorney General's Office
Work Experience
1994 - Present
Managing Partner, Strong International Law Group, LLC
2016 - 2018
Supervisor, Small Business Enterprise Program, City of Tacoma Supervisor
2006 - 2010
Contract Consultant, Office of State Procurement
1995 - 2005
Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
1994 - 1995
Civil Rights Investigator, Human Rights Commission
Associations
2021 - Present
Pierce County Minority Bar AssociationTreasurer
2011 - Present
Tacoma-Pierce County Bar FoundationMember
1999 - Present
Pierce County Minority Bar AssociationMember
1981 - Present
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.Fraternity Brother
Sample of Legal Cases
Wilson v Employment Security Dept
Lost the battle won the war
Education
1993
Washburn University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater
BS - Bachelor of Science
N/A
Grambling State University
N/A
Brunel University, West London, England
Speaking Engagements
2025
Pierce County Minority Bar Association
Monthly Meetings Attendee/Participant Pierce County Minority Bar Association Treasurer
2025
Pierce County Bar Association
Lincoln Dinner Event Coordinator and Attendee Pierce County Bar Association
2024
Pierce County Minority Bar Association
Monthly Meetings Attendee/Participant Pierce County Minority Bar Association Treasurer
2024
Pierce County Bar Association
Lincoln Dinner Event Coordinator and Attendee Pierce County Bar Association
2023
Pierce County Minority Bar Association
Monthly Meetings Attendee/Participant Pierce County Minority Bar Association Treasurer
2023
Pierce County Bar Association
Lincoln Dinner Event Coordinator and Attendee Pierce County Bar Association
2022
Pierce County Minority Bar Association
Monthly Meeting Participant Attendee as Treasurer for Pierce County Minority Bar Association
2020
Legacy Series 2020
Estate Plannings, Probate Avoidance
2019
Legacy Series 2019
Trusts & Estate Planning
Publications
1997
Thomson Reuters
Wilson v Employment Security Dept
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Does my mother have to replace estate planning documents if she moved from Florida to Virginia?
17 Jan 2022
Q&A
Do I have to file probate in multiple jurisdictions?
02 Jan 2022
Q&A
How to get a Durable POA executed when the person needing the form is in the hospital and cannot physically be there to sign?
20 Mar 2021