Vanaman German LLP

David worked tirelessly on our behalf to advocate a good outcome for our child. He explained to us every single step of the process, communicated every update to us in a timely fashion, and lobbied for our child, like he was his own child. We were very happy with our outcome, and grateful to have been able to work with David.

If you are looking for a special education attorney who truly understands special education law and believes deeply in inclusion, David German is the person you want in your corner. Our family came to David during one of the most difficult periods we’ve faced in our children’s education. From the beginning, it was apparent that David not only understands the complexities of special education law but also genuinely believes in the promise of IDEA, particularly the right of students with disabilities to be educated in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). What stood out to us most was his commitment to inclusion. David understands that these cases are not just about legal technicalities; rather, they are about ensuring children with disabilities have the same opportunities as their non-disabled peers. When our dispute ultimately led to due process, David was fully prepared to take the case there and advocate fiercely on our behalf. David has a remarkable ability to litigate with precision. Watching him work is impressive. He anticipates arguments, dismantles weak claims, and presents the facts clearly. He helped restore to our family the dignity and respect that had been stripped from our children by a stubborn school district. For families fighting for their child’s right to learn, belong, and succeed in general education, David German is the attorney you want advocating for you.

We chose David because he has a very impressive breadth of knowledge and depth of experience. We felt very confident that he would help us protect our child's rights to get educated. He is thoughtful, compassionate, strategic, smart, honest and focused on what our kiddo needed. We also knew, if we needed to take our case beyond Due Process and an administrative hearing, David had the knowledge and experience to do it. Some lawyers are afraid to go to trial, or just want to rush you to accept an offer to unburden their own case load - not David. We never felt rushed or pushed into a decision. He was very easy to work with, and always explained the pros and cons of a decision, ambitious yet also tethered to realistic outcomes. We also observed him with interactions with the OAH Judges and colleagues, it was obvious he is very well respected. He is able to remain collaborative and collegial, without being a pushover. No one can guarantee outcomes, but in our case, David was able to negotiate all the things we needed for our child, and keep the relationships between the school district and our family in tact. We highly recommend him. We felt our child's future was safe in his hands.

David German represented our child in a recent due process case, and from the very beginning, he quickly grasped all the details, understood our position, and was fully aware of our lengthy history with the school district. His confidence, expertise, and professionalism immediately put us at ease—we knew we were in good hands the entire time. As the hearing unfolded, it became clear just how invaluable it was to have Mr. German representing us. He was always exceptionally prepared, presenting our case calmly and strategically, focusing on the key issues that mattered most. Thanks to his skillful advocacy, we were victorious. We are beyond grateful for his support and cannot recommend him highly enough. Any family in need of a knowledgeable, strategic, and compassionate special education attorney should turn to David German—he is truly the best.