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I have worked with Mark Woodsmall several times, as a legal advocate for my daughter with special needs. He is a brilliant advocacy lawyer and found solutions that worked. My daughter has blossomed with the services the district offered. I am so grateful for his compassion, the personal nature of his work ethic, and the incredible attention to detail that he brings to the table. The best. Dr. Helen M. Davis

I was unsure where to find a reliable source to address several advocacy questions. Fortunately, I came across WOODSMALL LAW GROUP while searching through COPAA website. The ethical and empathetic consultation I received from meeting with Mr. Mark Woodsmall in such a short amount of time was godsent. The team of professionals on staff are clearly dedicated to serving the needs of special needs families. I left with realistic options I didn't know existed and that will serve our families individual needs. So glad that I was able to locate this amazing group of professionals.

Woodsmall Law Group has been a godsend to our family. We really felt discouraged with our child’s IEP and were looking for some advice and help. Mark and his team were incredibly knowledgeable and prompt, respectful of our concerns and wishes for our child, and helped us through the entire process. We feel so fortunate to know that WLG will continue to be a part of our child’s educational career.

My husband I have worked with the Woodsmall group for nearly 7 years. and honestly, if I could give them 10 stars I would. As a parent of a child with multiple disabilities , Mark Woodsmall and Nelson Chu have helped our child get the proper educational placement , obtain multiple services, including Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, mutiple Independent Evaluations that helped drive appropriate goals and compensatory services. All the above would not have been possible without Mark and his caring staff. Mr. Woodsmall and his associates have not just helped our child, but have walked side by side with both my husband and myself through the minefield of advocating for our amazing daughter.

Best law firm! Honest, efficient, professional and trustworthy!

I have engaged the services of Woodsmall Law Group for a few legal issues. Mark and his team have always provided timely service, even providing valuable insight which we had not previously considered on more than one occasion. While the practice is conducted in a very professional manner, there has always been significant personal contact and a sense of connection between the staff and my family.

zero stars, I was looking for a lawyer for someone. do not go here. he will limp his way to fighting for you and take your money over 10,000 and not do a thing . this lawyer is nice this is true but does nothing for you. stay away.

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My son has been represented by Woodsmall Law Group on multiple occasions over the last 6 years, from helping us deal with the ever so confusing IEP process, to providing information on setting up a Special Needs Trust for my son’s future. I have always been extremely satisfied with their services every time. Mark Woodsmall, and the associates who have worked with us, have all been excellent! Always very professional, yet personable, informative, and highly knowledgeable about special education law, and so much more. Mark has helped us with past IEPs, and has represented my son on (2) separate occasions, in which, a Due Process was filed, but did not end up going to court, because Mark was able to successfully settle on an Agreement with the Pasadena Unified School District, that resulted in my son finally getting the support he needed to, at the least, have a chance to succeed. What is really unique about Mark, is the vast knowledge he possesses, that exceeds beyond just Special Education Law. Mark has a deeper understanding of WHAT constitutes an “individualized “ education plan...and how the goals, objectives, and “other related services” CAN, and SHOULD, be supporting that plan... As a pediatric OT AND mother, I was most impressed with Mark’s ability to carefully break down, synthesize, and make sense of my son’s IEP, from the lens of an occupational therapist, speech therapist, educator, and parent, who also fought for his child’s needs too. With that, he knew exactly what was needed for my son in regards to academics, to social/emotional growth, and so much more. We are truly grateful, and so appreciate what Mark, his team of attorneys (esp. Nelson and Justin), and staff have done for my son...We have always felt very supported and understood, even in the most difficult of times for my son and family, which will ALWAYS be remembered...The commitment to their clients, and passion for what they do, has surely made us clients for life!

(Translated by Google) We have the best part of a decade working with the Woodsmall Law Group attorneys. Our family struggles so that my Daughter, with a disability, obtains the best education services in her school district. Without the help of Mark Woodsmall and his kind lawyers, it would not have been possible to obtain them. They are responsible, kind, respectful, and fighters. We recommend them to any family in the search for a good lawyer for their children. Thanks Woodsmall Law Group !!

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Tenemos la mejor parte de una decada trabajando con los abogados de Woodsmall Law Group. Nuestra familia lucha para que mi Hija, con descapacidad, obtenga los mejores servicios en educacion en su districto escolar. Sin la ayuda de Mark Woodsmall y sus amables abogados no hubiera sido posible obtenerlos. Son responsables, amables, respetuosos, y luchadores. Los recomendamos a cualquier familia en la busqueda de un buen abogado para sus hijos. Gracias Woodsmall Law Group!!

We retained Mark for assistance with special education, regional center and IHSS matters and have worked with the his firm for over seven years. Each time Mark and his team have proven themselves immensely competent, knowledgeable, thorough and gracious to our family, opposing counsel as well as the judge, mediator and school administrator.

Mark has built a firm that nobly advocates for the cause of those impacted with disabilities. Time and again they've delivered outstanding service and dedication which has been a tremendous benefit to our son and our family.

We and our children are so grateful for the work that Mark and Max did on their behalf. We would recommend them again and again.