About Keith
Keith R. Galbut: Experienced Corporate, Construction, Real Estate, and Outside General Counsel Attorney in Scottsdale, Arizona
Keith R. Galbut is a distinguished attorney leading the corporate, construction, real estate, and outside general counsel practices at Galbut Beabeau. With over two decades of experience, Keith specializes in complex corporate transactions, including corporate formation and governance, commercial contract negotiations, employment agreements, license agreements, leases, mergers, acquisitions, and sales of businesses.
Practice Areas
- Corporate Law
- Litigation - Construction
- Real Estate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
- Sales of Businesses
- Corporate Formation and Governance
- Commercial Contract Negotiations
- Employment Agreements
- Licenses and Licensor-Lease Contracts
- Leases
- Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
- Sales of Businesses
- Corporate Formation and Governance
- Commercial Contract Negotiations
- Litigation - Construction
- Corporate Law, including LLCs and Partnerships
- Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
- Litigation - Real Estate
- Litigation - Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Litigation - Closely Held Companies & Family Businesses Law
- Litigation - Corporate Formation and Governance
- Litigation - Commercial Contract Negotiations
- Litigation - Sales of Businesses
- Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
- International Trade and Finance Law
Educational Background
Arizona State University: - Bachelor of Science in Business Administration B.S. in Business Administration, Arizona State University, Scottsdale, AZ, USA (2005)
Thunderbird School of Global Management: - Master of International Commerce and Law M.I.C.L., Thunderbird School of Global Management, Phoenix, AZ, USA (2007)
Awards
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: FUTURE Award (Arizona's Finest) in Real Estate (2014)
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: Arizona's Finest Award in Real Estate (2015)
- Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations: Visionary Award (2017)
Affiliations and Recognized Since
Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2016.
Languages
N/A
Bar Admissions
Arizona: - Bar Admission (USA)
Firms and Affiliations
- Galbut Beabeau, Scottsdale, AZ, USA
Professional Experience
Keith R. Galbut began his legal career at [Firm Name], where he honed his skills in various areas of law, including corporate transactions and litigation. In 2011, he joined Galbut Beabeau, a full-service law firm specializing in real estate development and construction law. At Galbut Beabeau, Keith has led complex M&A and business restructuring cases, advising clients on the formation, management, and sale of businesses.
His experience includes:
- Led the M&A transaction for [Client Name] which closed in June 2019
- Served as lead counsel in multiple construction defect litigation cases, resulting in favorable outcomes for clients and insurers alike
- Handled complex commercial lease disputes, achieving successful resolutions for both landlords and tenants
- Assisted with the formation of a new venture capital firm, providing strategic advice and legal support throughout the process
Professional Philosophy
Keith R. Galbut believes in building strong relationships based on trust and mutual respect. He views his role as not only resolving legal issues but also understanding his clients' business objectives and goals, ensuring they achieve their desired outcomes.
Practice Areas
Professional Affiliations
Awards & Recognition
- Recognized: Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Recognized: Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
- Recognized: Litigation - Construction
- Recognized: Real Estate Law
- Recognized: Construction Law
- Recognized: Corporate Law
- Practice Area: International Trade and Finance Law
- AZ Business Magazine, Real Estate People to Know and Top Lawyers
- Martindale Hubbell, AV Preeminent and Platinum Client Champion
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, FUTURE Award and AZ's Finest Award
- The Best Lawyers in America; Business Organizations, Closely Held Companies & Family Businesses Law
- AZ Executive Magazine, Legends of Law
- Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations, Visionary Award
- Southwest Super Lawyers®, Rising Star and Super Lawyer
- Phoenix Business Journal, Most Admired Leaders
- Global Chamber, Global Business Service Provider of the Year
- BizAZ Magazine, Up and Coming Attorney Award