We are so grateful to David German for helping us navigate a very stressful and difficult time dealing with the school district's failure to provide legally-required services for our son... read more during COVID-19. He was able to ensure we would get reimbursed for our son's 1:1 aide which we had to hire privately in our home since the district refused to accommodate his needs during "distance learning." Without David's help, 2020 would have been a complete loss of education for our son who is unable to attend to virtual classes without support - however, because of David's diligence we were able to get the support our needed to turn things around and salvage the school year. We went from being ready to pull our son out of school and just have him repeat 1st grade, to seeing him thrive, progress and meet grade-level standards because he David helped us secure the proper resources. His familiarity with the inner workings of the school district and even key individuals in the mediation process was a huge reassurance as well. Thank you, David! The impact you've made on our family is immeasurable!

  25 years ago my son was diagnosed as severely autistic and moderately mentally retarded.  

I needed 1:1 ABA services from our school district which vehemently refused to pay for.  I... read more hired Valerie Vanaman to help me weather the storm before us.  We won!

Since then my son continued to thrived.  He works and lives independently for the government.  Pays for his own healthcare and saves for his retirement.  He uses air transportation to & from the island.  He paid for and drives his own car.  He even has a healthy relationship from a girl he met in Jr. College.

Without Valerie and her team's support and advocacy, the outcome would have been so different.

  Special Education kids deserve the respect and services they need but unfortunately public schools, especially so-called "cash-strapped" LAUSD, will not do anything worthwhile for your child until you fight them... read more with legal action.

After getting referred to NAV Law to help guide us through the IEP process, there is no other person I would want on my side than David German.  His knowledge and experience is matched only by his caring and thoughtful nature to help quell the nerves of very anxious parents.

He's represented our family over the past 2 years and was successful in achieving what we wanted going up against the behemoth LAUSD. I can't imagine going through this process without having David on our side. 🙂

  When facing off against bureaucracy, if you hope to have any chance of success, you need a champion. David German of Newman Aaronson Vanaman LLP is exactly that...a champion.  He... read more took our case when others said we didn't have one.  He took time to get to know our circumstances, our history and the challenges we have encountered getting help for our boy.  He worked diligently to get us not only financial compensation but also set us up for a future in which our son will finally matter to the people who are supposed to be helping him.  With great calm, dignity and grace, David guided us through a very stressful and emotional journey.  My husband and I are happy to offer our most rigorous recommendation for this fine man and his excellent work.

  EXCELLENT ATTORNEY and FIRM: I came to David German, for a second opinion regarding a battle against a Charter, on behalf of my Daughter. This battle ended up in a... read more OAH Due Process matter, Federal District Court and the 9th Circuit. David's expertise in, and knowledge of, special education law was immediately apparent. His compassion for his clients and passion for what he does was obvious. David's commitment to hold Districts accountable was clear. He was able to succinctly and thoroughly address my questions and concerns, regarding a very complex matter, and provide us with our options moving forward. David supported his recommendations and opinion with his vast experience and knowledge, as well as specific applicable case law. Navigating the Special Education systems and laws can be arduous and taunting for a parent of child with special needs. David made me feel as if for once we had someone in our corner. Our only regret is not finding David at the inception of our Daughter's case. We will be using David in any future matters we encounter regarding our Daughter and her education.

  David German has been more than a blessing to our family, and more specifically, to our daughter Gabriela. Gabriela was diagnosed with auditory processing, speech/language and other learning disabilities which... read more resulted in a significant speech, language and reading delays.  Working for the district my daughter attends school at made it extremely difficult to fight for her rights.  It wasn't until we found David German that changed everything. He fought for her and for what she deserved in order to be a successful student. He changed my daughter's life by fighting for her as if she was his own child.  David is compassionate, empathetic and took the time to learn who my daughter is and who we are as a family. Always available. Always answers our questions clearly. Always on our side. Never disappoints. David is the shining light at the end of a dark tunnel.
David German will always be known to our family as the person who gave my daughter the greatest blessing....a chance to succeed. For this, we will eternally be grateful to him.