Keith L Altman

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Keith L Altman

also known as K Altman Law

3.2
Rating: 6.9

Licensed for 17 years

Education Lawyer at Farmington Hills, MI
Practice Areas: Education, Class Action, Civil Rights ... +4 more

30474 Fox Club Drive, Farmington Hills, MI

Virtual Consultation Available

About Keith

Biography

A seasoned lawyer specializing in student defense, Title IX and complex litigation.

We Take Tough Cases That Other Law Firms Avoid!

We Take Tough Cases That Other Law Firms Avoid!

We Take Tough Cases That Other Law Firms Avoid!

We Take Tough Cases That Other Law Firms Avoid!

A seasoned lawyer specializing in student defense, Title IX and complex litigation.

We Take Tough Cases That Other Law Firms Avoid!

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Education 50%

Specialist in School Law and Title IX

9 years | 300 cases

50%
Civil Rights 10%

20 cases

10%
Class Action 10%

18 years | 8 cases

10%
Consumer Protection 10%

10 cases

10%
Litigation 10%

20 cases

10%
Defective and Dangerous Products 5%

Specialize in complex pharmaceutical torts and adverse events due to defective products. Also specialize in all aspects of electronic discovery and forensic data analysis

18 years | 100 cases

5%
Employment and Labor 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2024 2023
Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2023 2022

Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 8 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2017

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 17 years

State: California

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois

State: Illinois

Active Out of State Lawyer - Permitted to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Keith Altman, PLLC

30474 Fox Club Drive, Farmington Hills, MI, 48331

kaltmanlaw.com

Keith L Altman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.2 /5.0

47 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 9 of 9 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | October 05, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Education

Saved my career

I was wrongly accused of cheating at a previous university. The professor was adamant about their accusations and made it their last move to accuse me before retiring from a long career. As a result, his word carried significant weight and I was told I'd lose because of the preponderance of the evide...nce. This would cause me to fail the class and would draw questions from every employer in my industry going forward. With the help of Keith, Tim, and the rest of the team, they were able to advise me on what to say during calls with the university and how to frame my defense over the course of the entire case, which was almost 18 months in length. We were able to bring the sanction down to a warning with no external impact, and I recently received an offer from my dream company, likely aided by the teams support. They are timely, professional, extremely knowledgeable, and I would recommend them to anyone looking to fight any academic accusations.

Keith Altman

Replied last October 10, 2022

I'm so glad we were able to help you with this issue and we wish you the best moving forward!

Posted by Anonymous | September 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Education

Title IX Victory

I hired Keith Altman to represent me in a title IX case where I was accused of many ‘non-consensual’ things sexually by a someone in my university and I was scared for my life for months. I had a previous case which wasn’t as serious as this one but it was on my student conduct record. I wasn’t confi...dent that I would be able to prove my innocence given the complication of this case which forced me to not be able to give a statement until the criminal case was adjudicated and so I can protect myself in that matter. Although I wanted to tell my story and prove my innocence with the evidence I had, Keith and his team were adamant that I stay quiet and let them do their job best. When it came down to the hearing, Keith put on a master show and exposed all of the accuser’s inconsistencies and destroyed her credibility without me having to jeopardize my criminal case and talk during this hearing or submit myself to cross-examination. This was a very long and daunting process and A big learning lesson for me, but I am eternally grateful that I can move forward with my life and I owe it all to Keith Altman. If you or someone you know are EVER in a similar situation, I assure you Keith will be worth your time and will give anyone who is against you hell to make sure you get your desired outcome!

Keith Altman

Replied last September 27, 2022

Thank you so much for the positive review...it was great to see your case have a positive outcome!

Posted by Nashon | September 04, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Education

DO NOT USE FOR SCHOOL/ APPEALS!!

Waste of time and ten thousand dollars. These people don't do a thing and hardly get anything done if anything at all. They are unresponsive and do the bare minimum for your case. On top of that, they are forgetful and have a hard time understanding your issue. So many broken promises from this firm.... Before acquiring their assistance, I was already on the right track with my appeal process and doing everything I needed to report my school. Keith promised reliable assistance in the appeal process and a "big brother" look out so the school faculty would not hassle me so easily, and if all failed, we would talk about the next steps into litigation (if it was necessary). They never actually wrote an appeal. They just literally repeated all my previous appeals and then put them into their own words that was abysmally wrote up. I had to change so much it was obvious Robert, my "rep" had no idea what was going on with my case. In total, I think he wrote three emails to my school that were all magnificently rejected. In the end, my school rejected all attempts for my "representitves" to reach out and talk. Keith Altman's law firm pretty much told me what I already knew from the beginning and gave up with their tails between their legs. The school said no, and Altman Law politely agreed with them and made no attempts to fight the school. I NEVER once spoke with a layer for the whole time I was using their assistance. I made countless calls and emails to Keith requesting assistance and a new representative and I never spoke with him after my first 300$ consultation. These people are scams! Please take your money elsewhere and do your research! I was desperate and wasted my money and pride with these "people".

Keith Altman

Replied last November 15, 2024

It is unfortunate to hear about your dissatisfaction with our services and appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We strive to provide dedicated and effective support for all our clients, and it is disappointing to learn that you feel we fell short of your expectations. We want to acknowledge the complexity of your case and the considerable efforts we made on your behalf, including repeated communications and strategic attempts to navigate a challenging situation. Unfortunately, certain actions and decisions—despite our guidance—compounded the difficulties and escalated tensions with the school, ultimately impacting the outcome. While we understand your frustration, it is important to clarify that the process required collaboration from all parties. Our recommendations and requests for your participation were critical steps in progressing your case. In some instances, incomplete actions or deviations from the plan made achieving your desired resolution more difficult. We regret that you did not find the support you were looking for in our team. We are continually evaluating our processes and client interactions to ensure that we uphold the highest standards of professionalism and care. Your feedback provides an opportunity for us to learn and improve.

Posted by anonymous | May 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Education

Believe the negative reviews

Hired them for a school dismissal, as another person previously said in their review Mr. Altman claims he knows the schools attorney and has a good rapport. The initial letter written by their advocate was very elementarily written and the lack of communication after the letter is sent left much to ...be desired. When I wanted to speak directly with the attorney I was treated as though I was being a bother, after spending thousands of dollars I believe I am warranted at least one conversation. In the end the answer remained the same but the effort behind it was not worth what it cost. When getting dismissed from the school you are truly at the school's mercy do not pay an attorney unless you have an actual legal matter that has some sort of precedent behind it; do not use for academic dismissal otherwise you are truly wasting your time and money.

Keith Altman

Replied last June 04, 2024

We apologize if our communication fell short of your expectations, we strive to maintain open and clear communication with all our clients. Regarding the initial letter written by our advocate, we aim to create documents that are clear and effective. We regret that it did not meet your expectations and will take your feedback into account for future cases. As for the opportunity to speak directly with Mr. Altman, we understand the importance of direct communication with the attorney handling your case. We are sorry that you felt you were treated as a bother. We understand that the outcome of the case was not what you had hoped for, and we empathize with the frustration that comes with such situations. While we cannot guarantee outcomes, we are committed to putting forth our best effort for every client and believe we did so in your matter.

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Experience

Rating:  6.9 (Good)

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Owner / Senior Attorney, KAltman Law

Associations

2017 - Present

Michigan Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

1997 - Present

American Association for Justice

Founder of the Electronic Litigation Group

Education

2008

Suny Ctr At Stony Brook

BS - Bachelor of Science

2008

Concord Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2020

AAJ Annual Convention

Electronic Discovery

2010

AAJ Annual Meeting

Electronic Discovery

2009

AAJ Annual Meeting

Electronic Discovery

Publications

2005

Trial (American Association for Justice) Deciphering the Adverse Event Reporting System

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

Top Contributor

Keith earned significant contribution points in 2024.

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