Philip Alterman earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado in 1975 and earned his J.D. from Northeastern University School of Law in 1978.  Prior to Elkind Alterman Harston PC, Mr. Alterman was the principal of the immigration law firm Carter and Alterman for 21 years and a partner at Stern Elkind Curray & Alterman from 2007 to 2009.  His practice encompasses all aspects of business and family immigration, with a particular focus on deportation and removal defense cases.  He has practiced immigration law exclusively since 1985.   Mr. Alterman has been a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association since 1985 and served as chair of the Colorado AILA Chapter in 1989.  He has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers of America® in the field of immigration for over ten years, and has been selected for inclusion in Colorado Super Lawyers® Editions 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009. He is also a recipient of the Special President's Award from the Denver Bar Association for pro bono work.