Robert Galbraith

Robert Galbraith is a partner at Nooney & Solay, LLP in Rapid City, where he maintains a broad litigation-focused practice. He handles civil litigation, criminal defense, and family law matters, representing clients through disputes that require careful preparation and practical advocacy. His work spans state and federal legal issues and reflects experience with contested matters involving individuals and businesses. He approaches each case with attention to the facts, procedural requirements, and the client’s broader legal objectives.

Robert graduated from the University of South Dakota School of Law and earned a B.A. from the University of South Dakota with a major in Political Science and a minor in Business Administration. His academic background combines legal training with an understanding of government and business fundamentals. That foundation supports his work in litigation, criminal defense, and family law, where strong legal analysis, clear communication, and careful evaluation of competing interests are central to effective representation.

Robert joined Nooney & Solay as an associate in 2009 and became a partner in 2014. His practice includes civil litigation in addition to criminal defense and family law matters, giving him experience across several types of contested proceedings. He is admitted in South Dakota and has been admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for South Dakota and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. His background supports work at trial and appellate levels.

Robert Galbraith is a member of the Pennington County Bar Association, the South Dakota State Bar, and the American Bar Association. His long-term work at Nooney & Solay reflects a practice built around litigation and client representation in Rapid City. By handling civil disputes alongside criminal and family matters, he brings a broad perspective to legal problems and helps clients evaluate risks, understand procedural options, and pursue practical resolutions in matters that can have lasting personal or business consequences.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Nooney & Solay LLP
• Member, State Bar of South Dakota
• Member, Pennington County Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association

Licensed State

• South Dakota

Education

• University of South Dakota School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of South Dakota
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science, minor in Business Administration

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