Kim Altsuler is the Partner-in-Charge of Peckar & Abramson PC’s Houston, Texas office, Chair of the firm’s Residential and Multi-Family Construction Practice, and a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. She also serves as co-chair of the firm’s Culture, Career Development & Inclusion Committee. Kim’s practice focuses on all aspects of residential construction, from contracting through dispute resolution.
Over the years Kim has handled a variety of complex litigation matters, with residential construction being the primary focus of her practice. Kim represents national, regional, and local homebuilders in all aspects of their business needs, from preparing contracts, to providing counsel on warranty claims, to representing them in mediation, arbitration, or trial. She also defends builders against jobsite injury claims. Kim joined P&A in 2020 to expand both the resources and the scope of legal services she can provide to her construction clients. In addition to residential construction, Kim represents clients in multi-family construction matters. She has represented large manufacturers in product liability disputes and has defended personal injury claims. Kim has handled real estate litigation such as nuisance, easement, and deed restriction disputes. Kim earned her B.A. from The University of Texas at Austin in 1993, where she graduated Phi Beta Kappa with honors, and her J.D. from The University of Texas School of Law in 1996.
Kimberly G. "Kim" Altsuler
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021 Awarded Practice Areas
Construction Law Litigation - Construction
Awarded Practice Areas
Construction Law Litigation - Construction
Biography
Locations
Languages
- English
Education
- The University of Texas, J.D., graduated 1996
- The University of Texas, B.A.
Bar Admissions
Court Admissions
- United States District Court Southern District of Texas
- United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Affiliations
- American Bar Association - Member
- Greater Houston Builder's Association - Member
- Houston Bar Association (Construction Law Section and Litigation Section) - Member
- State Bar of Texas - Member
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Construction Law
- Litigation - Construction
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Commercial Litigation
Awards:
Texas Bar Foundation, Fellow
Chambers USA, 2025
Texas Super Lawyers, 2022-2024
Texas Super Lawyers, Top Women Attorneys in Texas, 2023
Best Lawyers - Construction Litigation, 2020-2025
Top Lawyers in Texas
News & Media
Additional Information
- Publications & Presentations
•“Riding the Waves: Navigating the Uncertain Waters of Diversity Initiatives,” Groundbreaking Women in Construction (GWIC) San Diego, June 2025
•"Deep Dive Into DEI," Groundbreaking Women in Construction (GWIC) San Diego, June 2025
•“Attorneys Advise New Approach to Diversity and MBE Programs,” Quoted in Engineering News Record, May 2024
•“Navigating Unchartered Waters: The Uncertain Future of Diversity Initiatives,” 2024 Groundbreaking Women in Construction Conference, May 2024
•“Reconstructed Residential Construction Liability Act,” 37th Annual Construction Law Conference, March 2024
•“Beyond College Admissions: The SCOTUS Decision’s Impact on Construction, Law Firms and DE&I,” Construction Super Conference, November 2023
•“Navigating the Changes: Understanding the Updated Residential Construction Liability Act,” P&A Webinar, August 2023
•“Adding Tools to Your Toolbox: Enlightened Construction Dispute Resolution Strategies,” Groundbreaking Women in Construction Conference, May 2023
•“Beat the Heat: Heat Stress Safety Tips for Homebuilders,” P&A and Core Safety Group Webinar, May 2023
•“Texas Shortens Cut-Off Date for Suits Against Homebuilders Who Provide a 6-Year Written Warranty,” P&A Client Alert, June 2023 (Author)
•“Texas Supreme Court Rules That Subsequent Purchaser of Home Is Bound by Original Homeowner’s Arbitration Agreement With Builder,” P&A Client Alert, May 2023 (Author)
•“Fall Protection in Residential Construction: Risks & Best Practices,” P&A and Core Safety Group Webinar, November 2022
•“Mold—It’s Still Growing! Understanding, Preventing and Responding to Mold in Construction and Renovation,” Construction Executive, June 2021 (Co-Author)
•“The 411 on the RCLA, An In-Depth Analysis of the Texas Residential Construction Liability Act,” 34th Annual Construction Law Conference, March 2021
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