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Exhibit (i)(3)
CONSENT OF SUTHERLAND ASBILL & BRENNAN LLP
We consent to the reference to our firm under the heading "Legal Counsel" in the
statement of additional information included in Post-Effective Amendment No.4 to
the Registration Statement on Form N-1A for Kelmoore Strategic Trust (File
No.333-69365). In giving this consent, we do not admit that we are in the
category of persons whose consent is required under Section 7 of the Securities
Act of 1933.
SUTHERLAND ASBILL & BRENNAN LLP
By: /s/ Kimberly J. Smith
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Kimberly J. Smith
Washington, D.C.
June 26, 2000
