Woodsmall Law Group

We have known Mark Woodsmall since 2005. Mark is such a great attorney, advocate, and person. He represented us during our son’s 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 don’t believe there is another Special Needs Attorney like him!

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 son’s 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 can’t thank them enough. Thank you Mark, Justin and the rest of the staff at Woodsmall law group. You guys are the best!!

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!

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. Couldn't recommend them more!