About Martin
Michael Galbut: Litigation and Corporate Compliance Attorney in Scottsdale, Arizona
Michael Galbut is a distinguished litigation and corporate compliance attorney based in Scottsdale, Arizona. With over two decades of legal experience, Mr. Galbut has built an impeccable reputation as a skilled advocate for his clients. He handles a wide range of complex cases with unparalleled dedication and expertise.
Practice Areas
- Litigation
- Corporate Compliance
- E-Commerce Law
- Intellectual Property Litigation
- Traffic Offense Defense (including DUI)
- Real Estate Disputes
- Employment Discrimination and Wrongful Termination
- Family Law Matters (divorce, child custody disputes)
- Litigating Employment Litigation in Arizona's Courts
- Civil Rights Claims and Defamation Cases
Education & Credentials
Universities Attended:
- Northwestern University, J.D., 1980 - 1984
Licensure and Admissions to Practice:
- Arizona, State Bar of Arizona (Admitted to Practice)
- National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) - Member
- American Bar Association (ABA) - Member
- Supreme Court of Arizona
Firms
- Galbut Beabeau, P.C., Scottsdale, Arizona (Current Firm)
Affiliations
- Member of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) - Member
- National Legal Services Committee, ABA - Member
Languages
Maintains proficiency in English and occasionally engages with non-English speaking clients for cases requiring specialized knowledge.
Recognized Since
- First recognized as a Best Attorney USA: Litigation - Arizona (Scottsdale), 2019
Maintains a commitment to excellence and community service, always striving for the best outcomes for his clients.
Practice Areas
Arbitration
Banking and Finance Law
Commercial Litigation
Construction Law
Corporate Compliance Law
Corporate Governance Law
Corporate Law
Litigation - Banking and Finance
Litigation - Construction
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Litigation - Real Estate
Litigation - Securities
Securities / Capital Markets Law
Education
Professional Affiliations
Awards & Recognition
- Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Banking and Finance, Phoenix (2019)
- Lawyer of the Year: Corporate Governance Law, Phoenix (2017)
- Lawyer of the Year: Corporate Compliance Law, Phoenix (2015)
- Recognized: Arbitration
- Recognized: Banking and Finance Law
- Recognized: Commercial Litigation
- Recognized: Construction Law
- Recognized: Corporate Compliance Law
- Recognized: Corporate Governance Law
- Recognized: Corporate Law
- Recognized: Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Recognized: Litigation - Construction
- Recognized: Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Recognized: Litigation - Real Estate
- Recognized: Litigation - Securities
- Recognized: Securities / Capital Markets Law
- Practice Area: Litigation - Antitrust
- Practice Area: Personal Injury Litigation
- Special Focus: Arbitration
- Special Focus: Capital Markets
- Special Focus: Class Actions
- Special Focus: Enforcement
- Special Focus: Fraud
- Special Focus: Investment Management
- Special Focus: Litigation
- Special Focus: Regulatory
- US News & World Report- 2022 Best Lawyers in America
- The American Registry- Top Attorneys In the Southwest, 2020- America's Most Honored Lawyers, 2020, 2021- America's Most Honored Professionals, 2020, 2021- America's Most Honored Lawyers Top 1%, 2020
- AVVO, Superb Attorney Rating, 2019
- Best Lawyers, recognized every year 2011 through 2019
- Phoenix Magazine- Top Attorneys in Arizona, 2019- Top Attorneys of the Southwest, 2019- Southwest Top Lawyers, 2018- Top 100 Lawyers, 2018- Top 100 Lawyers, 2017
- Super Lawyers, Top Attorneys in the Southwest, 2018
- Top Rated Lawyers (Legal Leaders), Labor and Employment, 2018Top Rated Lawyers (Legal Leaders), Litigation, 2018
- Arizona Executive Magazine, Legends of Law (pages 14-17), 2017AZ Business, The Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona, 2017Top Lawyers 2017, Phoenix MagazineTop Rated Lawyers (Legal Leaders), Top Rated Litigators, 2017
- Martindale-Hubbell- Client Champion, Platinum Distinction Award 2019, 2020, 2021- Client Distinction Award 2016- Highest Possible Rating in Litigation Law, AV Preeminent Rating, 2019, 2016- Highest Possible Rating in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards, AV Preeminent, 2021, 2019, 2016, 2015, 2021- Judicial Edition AV Preeminent Rating, 2015- AV Preeminent Rating, 1982-2013 (30 Years)
- Southwest Super Lawyers 2016 (Tenth Year of Selection), 2021
- Top Rated Lawyers (Legal Leaders), 2015Who’s Who in America, 2015
- Top Valley Lawyers, North Valley Magazine, Business, 2014America’s Most Honored Professionals, 2014Your Best Attorney in America, 2014Arizona Business Leaders, 2014Super Lawyers, Business and Securities Litigation, 2014Top 50 Arizona Lawyers, Southwest Super Lawyers, 2012Southwest Super Lawyers, 2007-2013Top Rated Lawyer, Labor & Employment, 2013Best Arizona Attorneys, Arizona Republic, 2012Top Lawyers, AZ Business Magazine, 2012Leading Lawyers, The Phoenix Business Journal,2006Best of the Bar- Securities Law and Business Litigation, 2005Outstanding Lawyers of America, 2003