Keith L Altman

I want to warn others: do not pay upfront. I paid $13,000 based on a meeting with the attorneys and the scope of work they outlined during that call. After I paid, the scope changed, and the contract reflecting the reduced scope was created days later and was not signed by Keith Altman until more tha...n two weeks after he took the money.No meaningful services were provided before or after payment, and because the entire $13,000 was taken upfront before a signed contract existed, it has been extremely difficult—if not impossible—to dispute or recover the money.Please learn from my experience: never pay a large fee upfront without a signed contract and a fixed scope of work in writing.

I paid this lawyer $11,000 and he did nothing but take my money. I was in my last Semester at Roane State Nursing, and the Disability Dept. The Asst. Dean and Instructor worked hand in hand to prevent me from graduating. I gave proof to support my claim, and he agreed to take the case, long story sh...ort, I paid $350 for a consultation, and another $11,000 and all they did was tell me what the school dtated they were not willing to do. I never received an opportunity to meet wth the legal team and the college to discuss my case. Altman sent me emails through the portal stating they did not get a response from the college on several occasions, Then I received a letter stating they were closing my case. It seems as if they take large sums of money from their clients ad deliver nothing. I have over $80,000 in student debt, and for a firm to take advantage of vulnerable people is devastating. Do not waste your money and time with this law firm they will scam you and give nothing in return!

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.