Protecting your Empire One Case at a Time. One-on-One Service. Remote Services Available. Shield when Necessary & Strike when the Time is Right.
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.
Practice areas
Wealth strategies that the rich use, I break down in understandable actions to make money, spend less and live a lifestyle above your means. I can help you live a luxury lifestyle on budget income....really.
27 years, 300 cases
Very skilled at explaining complex ideas into everyday language. Highly developed skills in negotiation and strategies at making your assets work for you instead of you working for it....basically a Wealth Strategist.
22 years, 45 cases
I have successfully run small businesses and provide practical, tested solutions to legal issues, HR problems and business strategy. My special aim is marketing, marketing, marketing....
23 years, 200 cases
Produced procurement contracts, personal services, maintenance contract for WA State for 6 years, litigated contracts for over 20 years and provided legal advice on over 1500 contracts
27 years, 1,500 cases
Trial Attorney for Attorney General's Office for 10 years with over 500 victories out of 750 over that time period. Not the best trial attorney but the best at serving your needs with negotiation skills and legal tools to meet your goals
27 years, 1,200 cases
Legal advice and contract review for books, video, television, mini-series, music license protection. 2018 Entertainment Lawyer of the Year Law 2017.
20 years, 50 cases
Assistant Attorney General for over 10 years in employment, licensing, health, business, real estate, consumer protection, financial regulation, business structure. I can easily decipher govt red tape to determine strategy to resolve issues
27 years, 1,200 cases
Languages spoken
English
Strong International Law Group, LLC
841 174th St. S.
Spanaway, WA, 98387
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WA | Active | 1994 | 12/23/2020 |
Legal answers | 5 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Entertainment Attorney of Year - North America | LAWYER MONTHLY | 2017 |
Client's Choice | Avvo | 2014 |
Buyer of the Year Nomination | Office of State Procurement | 2010 |
Attorney of Year Nomination | WA Attorney General's Office | 2000 |
Revocator | WA Attorney General's Office | 1997 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Managing Partner | Strong International Law Group, LLC | 1994 - Present |
Supervisor, Small Business Enterprise Program | City of Tacoma Supervisor | 2016 - 2018 |
Contract Consultant | Office of State Procurement | 2006 - 2010 |
Assistant Attorney General | Attorney General's Office | 1995 - 2005 |
Civil Rights Investigator | Human Rights Commission | 1994 - 1995 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Pierce County Minority Bar Association | Member | 1999 - Present |
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. | Fraternity Brother | 1981 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Washburn University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1993 |
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1982 |
Grambling State University | N/A | N/A |
Brunel University, West London, England | N/A | N/A |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Legacy Series 2020 | Estate Plannings, Probate Avoidance | 2020 |
Legacy Series 2019 | Trusts & Estate Planning | 2019 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Wilson v Employment Security Dept | Lost the battle won the war |
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Katherine Kameron, Probate Attorney on Jun 15, 2020
Relationship: Worked together on matter
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.
Matthew Bean, Administrative law Attorney on Jun 14, 2020
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I have litigated against Keith many times. Not only is he smart and capable, he is a gentleman. I would value his counsel.
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