Biography
Benjamin Keime focuses his practice on complex commercial and business litigation throughout the state of Florida, including federal and state courts.
He has also represented clients in many other types of matters including international issues, government contract disputes, partnership buyouts, insurance coverage matters, National College Athletic Association (NCAA) investigations and debt negotiations, among other things. He regularly provides outside general counsel services to small businesses. Benjamin prides himself on being trusted by his clients to help resolve their most important legal matters, whatever the issue may involve.
Background
Benjamin joined Armstrong Teasdale from Waldman Barnett in 2022. Prior to practicing law, Benjamin served on active duty in the military intelligence branch of the United States Army. His duties included the clandestine collection of human intelligence in support of special operations forces. He is a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom, has traveled extensively, and lived throughout the world.
Education
- Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University (M.B.A., 2021)
- University of Miami School of Law (J.D., 2015)
- Excelsior College (B.S., 2010)
Admissions
Professional Activities
- National Veteran Small Business Coalition, South Florida Chapter (2018-present)
- Miami-Dade County Bar Association (2017-present)
Charitable and Civic Involvement
- United Way Miami, Mission United (2018-present)
- University of Miami School of Law International Moot Court Program (2016-2019)
- Legal Services of Greater Miami (2017-2018)
Accolades
- Frankfurt Investment Arbitration Competition (Winner, 2014)
- Hague Academy of International Law, Private International Law Course (Certificate of Attendance, 2014)
- Litigation Skills Faculty Scholarship
- CALI Award for the Highest Grade in Professional Responsibility
- Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Award
- Inter-American Law Review (Staff Editor, 2014-2015)
- The Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot (Participant, 2015)
Languages
- Spanish
- Portuguese
- Arabic