A fervent advocate for injured people, Keith Kessler handles each case with compassion and persistence.
Brain injury cases have become an area of specialty for Keith. He presents a strong case for his plaintiff clients, supported by a network of trusted experts that includes treating physicians, forensic experts, neuropsychologists, vocational rehabilitation professionals and life care planners. Several of Keith’s brain injury cases have each ended in awards of more than $5 million to the plaintiffs.
Keith’s sensitivity toward his clients also comes through in his many cases involving spinal cord injuries and amputation injuries. These become significant decisions because of the huge emotional component and the high level of lifetime care needed.
Keith’s cases take him to the air and to the road – he has extensive experience with both aircraft crashes and highway design cases. One highway design case stands as the largest verdict ever in Thurston County and is among the top five wrongful death verdicts in Washington state history.
Keith is a frequent seminar presenter for local, national and international audiences. He also has held leadership roles with many legal organizations. His practice is based in the firm’s Hoquiam office.
Education
- University of Washington, J.D., 1972
- University of Washington, B.A., Philosophy, 1969
Outside the Office
Keith tries to include time for soaking up new cities on business trips. Among his favorite places are the Italian cities of Venice and Amalfi. In the little free time he has, Keith is a fan of Formula One racing and enjoys playing the piano.