David Ward German

David Ward German's Reviews

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Posted by Julie | March 14, 2026 | Hired Attorney

The Best Attorney for Inclusion and LRE Cases

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.

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Posted by Cindy | January 25, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Education

Thoughtful, compassionate, strategic, smart, honest and focused on what our kiddo needed.

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.

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Posted by Sarah | September 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Education

Remarkable Results!

David German at Vanaman German is a remarkable attorney and is genuinely passionate about educational rights. He handled my son’s case quickly and efficiently, I couldn’t believe it! I wish I would have known about him sooner. If you’re looking for an attorney who will give you a clear plan of action..., set expectations, advocate for your family, and get the job done, this is your guy!

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Posted by Jen | September 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Education

Home Run. Strong Recommend.

Home Run. David German is head and shoulder above any special education attorney. His reputation and methods work wonders with public school districts. When we had no hope and an extremely resistant school district, he created a win-win environment. We returned with service beyond our expectations an...d afterward had a better working relationship with the district employee. He is honest about your case, sets clear expectations, and takes the time to listen and explain. He even has extensive experience with therapeutic boarding school placements and payments.

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Posted by Annie | August 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Education

You would want David on your team!

We had the pleasure of working with David, he is an experienced and knowledgeable attorney in the special needs arena. He is well versed in how the the law is interpreted, compassionate and patient. He takes the time to listen to your case and explains the process as well as what to expected when d...ealing with the district or the court. He will make himself available when needed and answers all your questions. He is someone we highly recommend, and will hire him again in the future to represent us.

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