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Keith R. Galbut leads Galbut Beabeau’s corporate, construction, real estate, and outside general counsel practices. He is also the Founder and President of ADVOCATE – Residential Construction Advisors, a leading residential construction advisory and owners’ representation firm. He has extensive experience in corporate and real estate transactions, including matters of corporate formation and governance and the negotiation of commercial contracts, construction agreements, employment agreements, license agreements, leases, mergers, acquisitions, and sales of businesses. He often protects his clients’ rights and advances their interests in business, construction, and real estate disputes, whether through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation.
A community leader in business and law, Keith served as an Adjunct Professor of International Business Law at the Thunderbird School of Global Management for over ten years and served as Chairman and President of the Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations. He was honored by Global Chamber as “Global Business Service Provider of the Year” and with the “PCFR Visionary Award” by the Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations. He is regularly recognized with AV Preeminent and Platinum Client Champion designations by Martindale-Hubbell®; has been recognized by Southwest Super Lawyers® and The Best Lawyers in America® in business, entrepreneurship, family business, and corporate law; and has been highlighted by AZ Business Magazine, Arizona Executive Magazine, and Phoenix Magazine as one of Arizona's leading lawyers including as a Phoenix Top Lawyer in 2023. His leadership and commitment to excellence is also evidenced by his 2021 recognition by the Phoenix Business Journal as one of the Valley’s “Most Admired Leaders,” and the 2023 and 2024 Sun Devil 100 Award presented by the Arizona State Alumni Association, which recognizes leaders of organizations from around the world who demonstrate innovation, growth, and an entrepreneurial spirit. In 2023 and 2024, ADVOCATE – Residential Construction Advisors was honored to be selected for the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing private companies in the United States.
Keith’s passions are family, international travel, community organizations, residential construction and architecture, and making a positive impact on his community through leadership. He currently serves as a Trustee on the Scottsdale Arts Board of Trustees, a Member of Greater Phoenix Leadership, and on the National Small Business Association Leadership Council.
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State: Arizona
Acquired: 2004
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Posted by Nick | April 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Great law firm leadership
Keith's firm took on my situation with professionalism. Keith's leadership of his lawyer team is relavent in the attitude and dedication of the lawyers and paralegals. His team resolved my issue for far less than I was expecting and with the result I sought. Thank you!
Posted by Bobby | October 09, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Exceeded expectations!
Keith and his staff are extremely professional, but personal at the same time. They are able to sympathize with your situation and instill confidence in you to ease the anxiety of legal issues. They have worked within my budget and still delivered top notch service and the victory! Thank you to al...
Posted by Scott | April 15, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Exceptional experience with Galbut & Galbut
I experienced exceptional results because of the time and cost efficient manner in which Galbut & Galbut managed my legal matter. The tactics and strategies used caused the dispute to end quickly as compared to two other firms that attempted to resolve the matter for me over several years. The other ...
Posted by Michael | April 17, 2012 | Real Estate
Real estate transaction
We recently purchased real estate, and were incredibly fortunate to have worked with Keith throughout the entire process. He worked closely with us during the negotiation with the sellers (which saved us much more than we could have achieved on our own). He was consistently available to take our call...
Posted by Bill | March 27, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Civil Lawsuit
Keith resolved a civil law suit in which I was a defendant that a previous law firm I had engaged could not resolve in over 15 months of litigation at a fraction of the cost of the other law firm. I would highly recommend his services!
"Keith is an incredible mentor, colleague, and attorney. He is well-versed in a myriad of business law disciplines, deeply trusted by his clients, and highly efficient in his approach and suggested solutions. Keith’s intellect, decisiveness, and commitment to his clients has formed lasting admiration from, and relationships with, peers and clients alike. The respect Keith holds in the legal community is hard earned and well deserved."
"Keith has been such a fantastic mentor to me as a young attorney. His attention to detail, engaging attitude, and breadth of experience have been crucial to my professional development."
"I have the highest regard for Keith Galbut as an attorney. He is a leader and expert in the fields of corporate, construction, real estate, and outside general counsel law. He utilizes his extensive knowledge and expertise to protect his clients’ interests and advance their objectives. Keith’s financial and business acumen contributes to his remarkable ability to develop practical and efficient solutions to complex problems. The great success he has achieved is no surprise, as he has an impeccable dedication to his work and the clients he represents. Please consider this my highest endorsement for Keith Galbut."
"Keith is a very intelligent attorney and he gets results for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. I've consulted and referred my clients to Keith in Arizona and have every confidence in his work and know that his clients are well served when they hire him."
"Keith is an excellent attorney who knows how to take care of his clients. It amazes me how available and responsive he is when a client has a question or a problem. I highly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Keith for 6 years and have always been impressed by his professional approach and solution oriented lawyering. I would recommend his services to anyone needing a good business attorney."
"Keith Galbut is an experienced attorney who combines a great deal of skill and knowledge to efficiently handle a case. I highly recommend his work."
"I have worked with Keith on matters, and opposite Keith on matters. In all cases, Keith has proven himself a fair, honest and intelligent counsel to his clients. He is knowledgeable and skilled. Keith is also one of the emerging experts in cross-border transactions in Arizona. I highly recommend Keith, especially where international law is involved."
"I have worked with Keith and his firm on a couple of different matters. In all instances, Keith has been exceedingly professional and a pleasure to work with. You can tell Keith really cares about his clients' interests and is genuinely interested in working constructively with opposing counsel. I believe his clients are in very capable hands and wish Keith continued success."
"I have worked with Keith Galbut on multiple occasions and I have always been impressed with his professionalism and commitment to his clients. I continue to rely on Keith both as a trusted referral for my clients as well as a valued advisor. I recommend him wholeheartedly to anyone interested in receiving his valuable legal counsel."
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Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Sun Devil 100, ASU Alumni Association
2023
Super Lawyer, Southwest Super Lawyers
2023
Sun Devil 100, ASU Alumni Association
2022
Super Lawyer, Southwest Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Southwest Super Lawyers
2021
Most Admired Leaders, Phoenix Business Journal
2020
Super Lawyer, Southwest Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Southwest Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Southwest Super Lawyers
2017
Legends of the Law, AZ Executive Magazine
2017
Super Lawyer, Southwest Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Southwest Super Lawyers
2016
Visionary Award, Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations
2015
Super Lawyer, Southwest Super Lawyers
2015
Global Business Service Provider of the Year, Global Chamber
2014
Rising Star, Southwest Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, Southwest Super Lawyers
2012
Top Lawyers of Arizona, Top Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, Southwest Super Lawyers
2011
Chair - Great Strides Walk, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
2010
Top Lawyers, AZ Business Magazine
2010
Real Estate People to Know, AZ Business Magazine
2010
Honorary Chair - Great Strides, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
2009
Real Estate People to Know, AZ Business Magazine
2009
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Top Lawyers, AZ Business Magazine
2008
Top Lawyers, AZ Business Magazine
2005
FUTURE Award, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
2005
Up and Coming Attorney Award, BizAZ Magazine
2001
AZ's Finest Award, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
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Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2004 - Present
Director and President, Galbut Beabeau, P.C.
1900 - Present
Director, Galbut Beabeau, P.C.
2003 - 2016
Faculty Associate Professor (Intl. Business Law), Thunderbird School of Global Management
2024 - Present
National Small Business Association Leadership CouncilLeadership Council
2023 - Present
Greater Phoenix LeadershipMember
2022 - Present
Scottsdale Arts Board of TrusteesTrustee
2008 - Present
Advance GuatemalaBoard of Directors
2005 - Present
EsperanzaBoard of Directors
2005 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember
2004 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
American Society of International LawMember
2004 - Present
Central Arizona Big Brothers Big SistersMentor
2004 - Present
International Law AssociationMember
2004 - Present
State Bar of ArizonaMember
2009 - 2011
Cystic Fibrosis FoundationHonorary Chair - Great Strides Walk 2010 and 2011
2005 - 2016
Phoenix Committee on Foreign RelationsPresident and Board of Directors
2003
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
MIM/MBA
1997
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2011
Business Law
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International Law
2010
Business Law
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Business Law
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Business Law
2009
International Business Law
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Business Law
2008
Doing Business in the United States - International Business Law
2008
International Business Law
2007
Business Law
2007
International Business Law
2006
Business Law
2006
Doing Business in the United States - International Business Law
2006
International Business Law
2005
Business Law
2005
Export Opportunities in Europe
2005
International Business Law
2010
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