About
The firm is widely recognized for handling complex educational, disability rights, and school-related litigation matters that require the experience of a highly skilled team of litigators. Led by Mark Woodsmall, Esq., a skilled civil litigator and parent of a child with disabilities, the firm provides strategic, practical, and results-driven representation for students and families who are facing disputes with school districts, educational agencies, and public benefit systems. Their approach combines sophisticated litigation strategy with a deep understanding of the real-world needs of special needs families. Woodsmall Law Group regularly assists clients with IEP meetings and special education planning, due process hearings, appeals, and tuition reimbursement claims, as well as Section 504, disability discrimination, and retaliation claims. They have represented families in more than 83 school districts throughout Southern California and beyond, including Los Angeles Unified School District, Pasadena, and the San Gabriel Valley. The firm also provides dedicated support for special needs families relocating to the Los Angeles area.
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Services & specialties
IEP meetings and special education planning
Woodsmall Law Group assists clients with IEP meetings and special education planning.
Due process hearings, appeals, and tuition reimbursement claims
The firm handles due process hearings, appeals, and tuition reimbursement claims for special needs families.
Section 504, disability discrimination, and retaliation claims
Woodsmall Law Group regularly assists clients with Section 504, disability discrimination, and retaliation claims.
School district assessment delays and Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs)
The firm handles school district assessment delays and Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs) for special needs families.
Regional Center eligibility, IPP support, fair hearings, and Self-Determination matters
Woodsmall Law Group provides dedicated support for regional center eligibility, IPP support, fair hearings, and Self-Determination matters.