Nikalous O. Armitage has joined the law firm of Layman, Layman & Robinson, PLLP as an associate attorney. Nikalous' community involvement and experience as a Certified Income Tax Counselor and volunteer with Habitat for Humanity will provide him with a diverse understanding of client circumstances as he pursues his career.

Mr. Armitage obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from the University of Washington in June, 2004 and his Juris Doctor Degree, Magna Cum Laude, from Gonzaga University School of Law, in May 2008. While a student at Gonzaga University School of Law, Nik received CALI Awards recognizing him as the student with the highest grade in courses of trial advocacy, legal research and writing, litigation and dispute resolution, corporations, administrative law, and employment discrimination. Mr. Armitage's prior and continued work in the legal profession will include complex civil litigation in personal injury, workers' compensation, Social Security and employment law.