One moment should not put your academic goals at risk
STUDENT DEFENSE
K Altman Law defends K-12 students, college students, and graduate students facing code of conduct violations and other issues related to higher education. We represent students accused of academic misconduct and other allegations.
CIVIL RIGHTS
You may need assistance enforcing fair housing laws or civil rights guaranteed by the Constitution. If you experienced an unlawful arrest, your civil rights were violated. K Altman Law assists clients with civil rights cases.
TITLE IX
Title IX protects students and faculty from unlawful retaliation, sexual harassment, and gender discrimination. Title IX applies to universities that receive funds from the federal government. K Altman Law defends students in Title IX cases.
COMPLEX LITIGATIONS
K Altman Law has argued hundreds of civil cases in federal courts throughout the United States. We have decades of experience representing clients in litigation related to defective products, mass torts, and other complex litigation.
WE ARE HERE TO HELP
K Altman Law is a full-service law firm offering legal representation to clients throughout the United States. Although the firm handles a variety of legal matters, four primary practice areas constitute the majority of cases at the K Altman Law: student defense, Title IX, civil rights, and criminal defense. We pride ourselves on zealously representing our clients and offering them support and guidance at every stage from intake to case resolution.
We have assembled a team of academics, legal professionals, and advisors with decades of experience to represent students accused of academic misconduct and other student code of conduct violations. Our familiarity with institutions of higher learning enables us to achieve positive outcomes for our clients. Also, we work with K-12 students, undergraduate students, and graduate students who need assistance with their cases.
Respondents are entitled to notice of the allegations against them, the applicable standard of proof, and live hearings, among others rights. Our team of experienced litigators represents students and faculty members accused of violating Title IX.
The United States Constitution and each individual state constitution guarantees specific civil rights for citizens. If you were deprived of your civil rights, you need a zealous advocate who is unafraid to assert your civil rights claims.
K Altman Law offers exceptional legal representation if you are seeking a skilled civil litigation lawyer.
Being convicted of a misdemeanor or a felony can result in the loss of privileges that can affect you economically, socially, and psychologically. If you are seeking a criminal defense lawyer, contact K Altman Law. We have experience handling every phase of a criminal case, from pretrial to appeal. We understand how prosecutors work and negotiate. If a plea bargain cannot be reached, we have the resources and staff necessary for trial.
If you are a party to a Title IX investigation, you have the right to an advisor. Title IX guarantees that respondents have the right to due process. K Altman Law fights for clients accused of Title IX violations.
MEET THE TEAM
Compassion is an essential part of our communication with you. Our goal is to spare you suffering and distress. We do everything possible to relieve your pain by using intellect and heart. Empathy and compassion, along with a passion for the law, go hand-in-hand with successful outcomes.
Keith Altman, Esquire
FOUNDER - LEAD ATTORNEY
Keith Altman is the founder of K Altman Law, a national law firm that specializes in student defense and complex litigation matters. He is admitted to federal courts in California, Michigan, Maryland, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.
Mr. Altman is a member of the Sedona Conference, Working Group 1 (electronic discovery). He is the co-chair and founder of the American Association of Justice Electronic Discovery Litigation Group. He has appeared before the Federal Rules Committee on many relevant issues pertaining to the Federal Bar Association.
Mr. Altman is a forensic data analysis expert. He is also experienced in matters of pharmacovigilance and safety surveillance in the United States and Canada.
Richard Gill graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in 1986 and served as a Coast Guard officer for 20 years. His experience in the Coast Guard included the command of two cutters. He earned his first master’s degree in Business from Boston University and his second master’s degree in education from Gordon College. Rich was a high school math teacher for twelve years and a K-12 administrator for five before retiring from education.
As the Director of Student Defense, Rich coordinates the day-to-day client supports of the Student Defense team: including communications, drafting, and review of letters, scheduling support during hearings and following up with schools and school’s counsel.
Richard Gill
M.B.A., M.Ed.
Managing Director
Timothy holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. He earned his master’s degree from Fayetteville State University and a doctorate from Nova Southeastern University. He is a veteran of the United States Army.
Tim is the author of numerous articles, including Passing a School Bond in the Era of Social Media: District Administration (April 2015). He presents at state and national conferences in education, such as the Mecklenburg and New Hanover County School Justice Relationship Models. He recently served as the Superintendent of the New Hanover County School system in North Carolina and was recognized as Superintendent of the Year (North Carolina School-Based Health Alliance).
Timothy Markley
Ed.D.
Student Defense Director
Lori is a Native Californian with over 32 years of litigation experience. Lori worked for in house counsel at California State Automobile Association (“AAA”) for 17 years, along with working for various small firms in California and Idaho before joining K Altman Law. Lori graduated from Empire College in Santa Rosa, California. Lori is married and the mother of two children, ages 36 and 9. Lori currently lives in Wyoming with her husband and 9 year old son.
Lori Crusselle
Sr. Litigation Paralegal
Director of Litigation
Jabian Gutierrez
Director of Operations /
Sr. Student Defense Advisor
M.S./Pre K-12 MA Principal License
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY?
"[My advisor] took it upon himself, even though it is his job, no matter how close to the date [of the meeting], he never gave me an excuse that he was busy. He was always available if I wanted him to be there with me"
I have over 36 years of legal experience. I worked full-time as a paralegal for 15 years while obtaining my undergraduate degree and master's degree in psychology and a JD. Prior to obtaining my law degree, I worked as a paralegal from 1986 - 2000 on more than fifty class actions and MDL’s (Amtrak, CSX, Winn Dixie, Cracker Barrel, UFI). From 2000-2001, I clerked at Whatley Drake, LLC, where I worked on the Firestone and Ford roll over class actions. In 2002, I obtained my law degree. In 2004, I established my own firm, Meelheim & Dodson, LLC, and in 2005 changed the name of the firm to the Law Offices of Kimberly R. Dodson, LLC. My firm has been based on helping victims of product defects, unscrupulous fraud, personal injuries, labor/employment and probate issues in state and federal courts. Throughout my career, I have been retained to mediate employment disputes by large plaintiff’s firms and large corporations. I have extensive experience in federal and state court litigation. I have tried over 25 federal jury trials and 16 state jury trials. I have worked on over 75 class actions (employment, consumer protection, product liability, municipal tax, and ERISA), over 50 of those cases were class actions wherein I obtained class cert (B-2 and B-3). In 2007 and 2009, my firm assisted in a class action against the Jefferson County and Shelby County Tax Collector resulting in the recovery of more than $30 million dollars for the plaintiff classes. In 2011 and 2012, my firm assisted in the Compucredit class action that was heard by the U.S. Supreme Court. In 2008, I worked on a consumer protection case that went to the U.S. Supreme Court. In 2011 – 2013, I started a Human Resources Management firm. In 2014, after prevailing on a writ of mandamus, I solo tried a two-week trial against the State of Alabama. The plaintiff class was comprised of 9,787 class members that resulted in a $5,000,000 jury. In 2015 - 2017, I was Lead Federal Litigator for a firm that handled ADA compliance nationally. I argued federal cases in over 17 different districts in a two year period. In 2021, I worked on FDCPA consumer class actions in the Third, Seventh and Eleventh Circuits. I have been a nationally certified veterans disability lawyer for over 18 years. I am in good standing in the Northern, Middle, Southern Federal Districts in Alabama, Alabama Appellant Court, Alabama Supreme Court, Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals and Southern District of Indiana, Eastern District of Michigan and the federal court in Arizona. Primary Focus -- Class actions, Constitutional Law, Student Defense Title IX, Product Liability (asbestos, vaginal mesh sling and Actos litigations), Prisoner Civil Rights, Contract Disputes, Medicaid Statutory Compliance, Title VII, Age Discrimination, Family Medical Leave, Fair Labor Standards, Americans with Disabilities, ERISA, Pregnancy Discrimination, §1983, §1981, Worker’s Compensation, Veteran’s Disability (Nationally Certified), Administrative Personnel Hearings, State and Federal Employee Termination Hearings, Personal Injury and Probate Law.
In 2002, I obtained my law degree.
In 2004, I established my own firm, Meelheim & Dodson, LLC, and in 2005 changed the name of the firm to the Law Offices of Kimberly R. Dodson, LLC. My firm has been based on helping victims of product defects, unscrupulous fraud, personal injuries, labor/employment and probate issues in state and federal courts. Throughout my career, I have been retained to mediate employment disputes by large plaintiff’s firms and large corporations. I have extensive experience in federal and state court litigation. I have tried over 25 federal jury trials and 16 state jury trials. I have worked on over 75 class actions (employment, consumer protection, product liability, municipal tax, and ERISA), over 50 of those cases were class actions wherein I obtained class cert (B-2 and B-3). In 2007 and 2009, my firm assisted in a class action against the Jefferson County and Shelby County Tax Collector resulting in the recovery of more than $30 million dollars for the plaintiff classes. In 2011 and 2012, my firm assisted in the Compucredit class action that was heard by the U.S. Supreme Court. In 2008, I worked on a consumer protection case that went to the U.S. Supreme Court. In 2011 – 2013, I started a Human Resources Management firm. In 2014, after prevailing on a writ of mandamus, I solo tried a two-week trial against the State of Alabama. The plaintiff class was comprised of 9,787 class members that resulted in a $5,000,000 jury.
In 2015 - 2017, I was Lead Federal Litigator for a firm that handled ADA compliance nationally. I argued federal cases in over 17 different districts in a two year period. In 2021, I worked on FDCPA consumer class actions in the Third, Seventh and Eleventh Circuits.
I have been a nationally certified veterans disability lawyer for over 18 years.
I am in good standing in the Northern, Middle, Southern Federal Districts in Alabama, Alabama Appellant Court, Alabama Supreme Court, Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals and Southern District of Indiana, Eastern District of Michigan and the federal court in Arizona.
Primary Focus -- Class actions, Constitutional Law, Student Defense Title IX, Product Liability (asbestos, vaginal mesh sling and Actos litigations), Prisoner Civil Rights, Contract Disputes, Medicaid Statutory Compliance, Title VII, Age Discrimination, Family Medical Leave, Fair Labor Standards, Americans with Disabilities, ERISA, Pregnancy Discrimination, §1983, §1981, Worker’s Compensation, Veteran’s Disability (Nationally Certified), Administrative Personnel Hearings, State and Federal Employee Termination Hearings, Personal Injury and Probate Law.
Kimberly Dodson
Senior Counsel - Litigation
Solomon M. Radner is a skilled trial attorney who has been successfully litigating high profile cases in the Detroit-Metro area since receiving his J.D. from Wayne State University Law School in 2009. Solomon has received several prestigious honors including being listed as a Super Lawyer since 2014, being recognized as a “Top 40 Under 40” trial attorney in Michigan by the National Trial Lawyers Association, and receiving the Lawyer for Warriors Award from Wayne State University in 2016 for his pro bono work on behalf of military veterans. Mr. Radner proudly fights zealously and effectively on behalf of all his clients to achieve justice.
Solomon M. Radner
Of Counsel Litigation
Amy Brown is a full-time employee with the Student Defense Team. She grew up in a family in which education was highly valued. Her father is a professor of electrical engineering and her mother was an instructor in an x-ray technician program at a community college. Amy has a Bachelor of Arts in Education from the University of Kentucky and a Juris Doctor from the University of Louisville. After many years as a practicing attorney, Amy is now a professor herself and teaches law classes at a small university and also serves a Deputy Title IX Coordinator and Investigator. Amy is a co-author of a textbook on the evolution of the Constitution of the United States and is working on a textbook on the topic of the Constitution and how it applies to the use of dogs used by law enforcement agencies. She has a heart for students of all ages and loves animals. Amy and her teenage daughter live with two cats and her daughter has a Tennessee Walker horse. Amy would like to add a poodle to the mix or raise a puppy for a seeing eye dog program.
Amy Brown
Sr. Counsel Student Rights
Stanley Kremen
Of Counsel Litigation
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