Keith L Altman

I paid K Altman Law $16,000 for an expulsion and Title IX attorney. After taking my payment, communication almost completely stopped. I went six weeks with no updates, no guidance, and no response at all. Then on Aug 19, I finally got an email saying the lawyer I hired, Amelia Lafont, was “no long...er with the firm” and they were still trying to figure out what happened with my case. I was never notified she left. No replacement attorney. No transition. No plan. No work product. To this day, I have not been refunded the $16,000, even though I did not receive the representation I paid for. I’ve now filed a formal complaint with the Michigan Attorney Grievance Commission and am submitting a claim to the Michigan Client Protection Fund. This whole experience has been extremely upsetting and unprofessional, and I don’t want anyone else to go through this.

I was disappointed with the overall consultation process at the Law Offices of K. Altman. After submitting an online inquiry, I was contacted by the intake team, who requested specific details about my legal matter. I provided a thorough summary, and was later informed that my case had been sent to t...he legal team for review. Shortly afterward, I received an invitation to schedule a consultation. Initially hesitant due to negative reviews I had read, I delayed responding. The intake team followed up with another email a week later, and I asked a clarifying question before proceeding. They answered promptly, and I appreciated their responsiveness. Despite not being ready to move forward at that point, they later contacted me by phone to reiterate that the legal team had reviewed my case and believed they might be able to assist. After confirming that another attorney I was considering could not handle my case, I decided to proceed with the consultation with Mr. Altman’s firm. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. By the time Mr. Altman joined the call, it was clear he had already made up his mind not to take the case. The consultation lasted approximately 15 minutes, during which Mr. Altman did most of the talking. He asked only three brief questions—two of which were yes/no questions based on assumptions he had already made (and which turned out to be correct). I want to emphasize that I am not upset that Mr. Altman declined to take my case; I respect his professional judgment. What I find troubling is that I was charged \$350 for a consultation that appeared to be a mere formality. Given that the legal team had already reviewed the case and concluded it was not one they intended to pursue, it feels misleading to have continued with the paid consultation. Had the purpose of the consultation been for Mr. Altman to hear my case for the first time and then determine he could not assist, I would have understood the fee. However, it was clear from the outset of our call that a decision had already been made. In hindsight, I feel misled by the persistent follow-ups from the intake team and the implication that there was potential for assistance. It would have been more transparent—and far more professional—to inform me earlier that the firm had reviewed the matter but was not able to take the case, rather than inviting me to pay for a consultation that ultimately offered no value.

Rating: 0 out of 5 stars Review Title: Took My Money and Vanished I hired this lawyer for help with an appeal and paid $11,000. Aside from writing the appeal, they did nothing I was aware of. Communication completely stopped after I paid. No returned calls or emails — total silence until I termin...ated the agreement. They claimed they did other work, but never communicated that to me or provided any proof. They’re refusing a refund and using the signed contract to justify it. I feel completely scammed. Be very careful before hiring this attorney. Money does not match service rendered. They need to be reported to the bar association or disciplinary board. Life is already too hard for people to use their power to take from people that actually need help.

I signed a retainer agreement with K Altman Law on April 30 and paid $11,000. By May 6 — just one week later — I had already asked for a refund. Why? Because all they did was attend one meeting. No letters, no legal action, no strategy. They refused to send even a single demand letter. I had alrea...dy exhausted my university’s appeal and grievance channels when I hired them — they knew this was my last resort. They offered a partial refund of $3,000 — but only if I signed a non-disparagement agreement. I declined. They kept $8,000 for doing virtually nothing. Every legal document in my case — TRO, exhibits, filings — I had to write myself. This firm did not represent me. They abandoned me. Full story with all facts and documentation: https://medium.com/@a9551443/i-paid-11-000-to-a-disability-rights-lawyer-then-they-threatened-me-into-silence-a14e5846168d