Woodsmall Law Group

We have known Mark Woodsmall since 2005. Mark is such a great attorney advocate and person. He represented us during our sons IEP with great success. He is a passionate attorney who knows the struggles and joys of having a child with special needs. We recently contacted him due to an urgent matter and he made himself available despite his very busy schedule. In my personal opinion I dont believe there is another Special Needs Attorney like him

I dont often leave reviews but Mark Woodsmall is such a kind person. He gave us a free consultation knowing he wouldnt take our case and provided a lot of valuable insight and information as well as references and things we could do. He really went above and beyond the call of duty. Hes also very knowledgeable.

Cant thank Mark and his team enough for all they have done for both my sons Its been a 15 year relationship. Both sons have required representation and advocacy to make sure they received the education they are entitled to. Both my sons are in a much better position to succeed thanks to Mark and team . The firm absolutely knows the law and how to navigate the often cumbersome process of dealing with school districts the courts and service providers. 1000 recommended by us. So lucky we found him...

Mark and his amazing team had fought tooth and nail for our sons rights and delivered everything they promised and then some. Hiring Mark to help us with the school placement and the IHSS for our son is one of the best decisions we ever made and we cant thank them enough.Thank you Mark Justin and the rest of the staff at Woodsmall law group. You guys are the best

Thank you Mark Justin and everybody at Woodsmall Law Group. Navigating the Special Needs world is not easy and very intimidating. The Woodsmall Law Group was able to break it down and suddenly it seemed manageable with their guidance. They provide an invaluable service and have achieved great results for our children. Couldnt recommend them more

Mark and his staff are amazing Legal matters are stressful. Family matters are stressful. Combine the two and it is a wonder they are able to handle things with such grace and professionalism.Our son Nicholas was falling behind in school and my wife and I could not figure out why. When we went to the teachers and principal of his school for some answers we were given a lot of empty promises and wishful thinking translation bureaucratic delays. Mark identified the quickest route between our worries and a true solution and he fought with the school on our behalf. Empty promises get you nowhere and mark made sure they set goals that could be measured and met.It took some time but the end result is that our son is no longer the exhausted beaten down and helpless student that he once was. In addition we are no longer the exhausted beaten down and helpless parents that were unable to guide him out of his dilemma.It turned out that our son had a learning disability that required early intervention from the school and that no matter how much effort we were putting in as parents it was not enough to correct the course he was on. Because Mark worked with school administrators and staff to implement a plan of action our son is now an honor society student who has the confidence and strength to succeed in school on his own.Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for saving our child and giving his life a new direction. We hope this review gives others an idea of how valuable Mark and his staff are to families facing similar challenges.

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 sons 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 Marks ability to carefully break down synthesize and make sense of my sons IEP from the lens of an occupational therapist speech therapist educator and parent who also fought for his childs needs too. With that he knew exactly what was needed for my son in regards to academics to socialemotional 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

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

Woodsmall Law Group has been a godsend to our family. We really felt discouraged with our childs 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 childs educational career.

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 theyve delivered outstanding service and dedication which has been a tremendous benefit to our son and our family.