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 1 - 5 of 14 reviews | Trustworthiness

Posted by Joseph | June 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Education

Wonderful Service

I would recommend K Altman Law to assist with any educational needs you may need. My educational advocate, Nicole C. did an amazing job guiding my family and me through the special education system laws and procedures. She always informed me and reached out to me. She was my rock through it all. I kn...ew I was in over my head with the local school district when I called and she immediately took charge and made me feel like we were going to be okay. She helped us get all of our demands met and make sure that we were set up for success moving forward. I am so grateful we had her by our side throughout the entire process. Nicole C. truly keeps me going when I felt like thinks we're getting to be overwhelmed. Also, Rebecca thank you for speaking to me and helping me get a fantastic match with Nicole. Do not hesitate, hire them and know you are in the best possible hands. Don't ever fight the school system alone. I pray I don't have to do it again, but if I have to I will utilize K Altman Law. Hands down! Overall 10/10

Keith Altman

Replied last June 13, 2023

Joseph, thank you so much for your kind words. I am very pleased that we were able to help you and your family.

Posted by anonymous | March 02, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Appeals

Great Help

Tanner Brooks was very helpful throughout the entire process. He was very available for me, answering phone calls and emails promptly. There were even a couple instances when I needed advice that was more time-sensitive, and Tanner still picked up when I called and provided that advice and reassuranc...e. During the interview, Tanner listened to my side of the story and also my concerns. He helped draft the appeal letter promptly and it was written very well. I was concerned about paying the invoice upfront, especially since it was a bit expensive for me, but I am glad I did because I had full confidence throughout the process that they would get the job done.

Keith Altman

Replied last March 13, 2023

I'm so happy to hear about your satisfaction with my firm. My best wishes for you moving forward!

Posted by anonymous | October 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent

I hired Keith Altman and throughout the entire process of working with Mr. Altman, never once did I have a single doubt about hiring him. His compassion for helping people was seen through every interaction I had with him. As a victim, he was an open ear for me to talk to, actively listening to every... word I said. Through the trial, he was creative in his way about going through with things. At the end of the process, when we won the trial, no amount of words can describe just how thankful I was to have had Mr. Altman through the whole process. I could not have gone through the process I had to go through without Mr. Altman and his team, specifically Tanner Brooks. I would highly recommend Keith Altman to any one in need of assistance.

Keith Altman

Replied last October 13, 2022

It was a privilege to support and advocate for you in this matter.

Posted by Betty | February 01, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Education

Scammers

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!

Posted by anonymous | May 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Education

Paid $11,000 — No Legal Action Taken, Refund Tied to Silence

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

Keith Altman

Replied last May 14, 2025

We are disappointed to read this review and must respectfully clarify several key facts that have been omitted or misrepresented. Ms. Liu initially contacted our office on April 23, 2025, and we began assisting her immediately, even before a signed agreement, because she was in clear distress. After reviewing the matter and initiating contact with her university, she asked us to pause the engagement on April 25. She then re-engaged us on April 28 and formally signed our standard flat-fee agreement on April 30, which explicitly excluded the filing of a lawsuit. Over the course of this short engagement—just six business days—our team: Conducted multiple consultations and reviewed all documents submitted by the client; Determined that the client had not sent her accommodation documentation to the appropriate university office; Attended a Zoom meeting with Ohio State University officials, which resulted in the school approving the client’s original request for remote testing; Drafted (80% complete) a comprehensive advocacy letter to the university and its General Counsel requesting alternative accommodations due to the client’s admission that she could not pass the course using the standard final; Maintained regular communication and attempted to guide the matter through a legally appropriate, good-faith process. While our efforts yielded positive results in a very short and high-pressure period, the client was dissatisfied that we would not immediately pursue a formal demand letter and Temporary Restraining Order (TRO)—legal actions that, under both law and ethics, would have been premature and unsupported at that stage. It’s important to note: The client terminated the engagement, not the firm. We offered a $3,000 partial refund in good faith, accompanied by a standard mutual release and non-disparagement agreement used widely across the legal profession. This was not “hush money”—it was a customary and ethical tool to resolve a prematurely ended engagement. The client’s portrayal that “nothing was done” ignores the factual record and the significant progress that was made. We hope she ultimately achieves the resolution she is seeking, and we stand by the work our team did—swiftly, strategically, and compassionately—within a difficult and short window.

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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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