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also known as David W. German
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My practice is devoted to advancing the educational rights of students with disabilities throughout California. My primary areas of focus are special education due process and civil rights matters. I have also won tens of millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for students who have been harmed or abused while on campus.
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State: California
Acquired: 2007
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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...
Posted by Diana | January 22, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Education
Trusted, Experienced, and Effective Attorney
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 ...
Posted by Ceci | January 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Education
A Happy Mom
David took our case very seriously and went beyond to advocate strongly for my son. He believes in inclusion, and when a lawyer believes in Inclusion, he knows what the students need and the resources to deliver the appropriate services to the student. My heart is so grateful!
Posted by Lorena | September 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Education
Excellent Legal Assistance for Education-Related Services
David proved to be an excellent assistance in our search for a lawyer to assist us in receiving the educational services our daughter needs. He gave us the legal help we needed during a trying time with his knowledge, concern and dedication to getting things done. We strongly recommend David and his ...
Posted by Christina | June 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Education
David German high recommended
I was referred to David during an extreme struggle with the school district and didn’t know where to turn to, but really needed help navigating and getting my concerns, and my sons needs met. David without hesitation, listened and supported me and advised me on what my options were. With his guidance...
"David is a consummate legal expert in the often complicated morass of Education Law. Our firm never hesitates to refer him a case in this area and he has achieved incredible results for our mutual clients."
"David German is one of the top education lawyers in the country. We worked together on a couple of matters, and I've seen firsthand how school districts, education attorneys, and even judges have tremendous respect for David. His reputation is well-earned. He does everything well. He cares for his clients, and they care for him. He is an outstanding strategic thinker, he is well-connected, he litigates cases well, he examines witnesses well, and he negotiates well, among other things. If my children needed an advocate, I would call David first. He is the best in the field, and it won't take long for you to see why."
"David German has a remarkably nimble and creative legal mind along with exemplary legal skills in all areas of practice. His clients are able to entrust him with their child's educational needs due to his to fierce advocacy on their behalf and his ability to obtain outstanding results for their child. David has become a leader in this area of law because of his fierce commitment to student civil rights coupled with his well honed legal skills. Lastly, as a colleague he is generous with his willingness to help analyze a case. His reasoning and insights are consistently helpful."
"I first met David German while we were students at USC Law School. I'm fortunate to have had many opportunities to volunteer alongside him on several occasions. He is not only one of the smartest people I know, but is also one of the most caring, kind and trustworthy people I know. I have 100% faith in him, and if I needed a lawyer for myself or my family, I wouldn't hesitate to hire David."
"I endorse this lawyer. David works diligently to represent his clients effectively and in a manner that suits each of his clients' unique personality and needs. This level of conscientiousness and strategic flexibility sets him apart and makes him an attorney I enjoy collaborating with."
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2023
Top 100 Verdicts in America 2022, National Law Journal - Top 100 Verdicts in America, 2022
2023
Top Verdict - 13th Biggest Verdict in California, Top Verdict - 13th Biggest Verdict in California [2022]
2020
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
Student of the Year Award, University of Southern California Public Interest Law Foundation
2006
Edward and Eleanor Shattuck Award, University of Southern California Law School
2020 - Present
Managing Partner, Vanaman German LLP
2015 - Present
Partner, Newman Aaronson Vanaman
2015 - 2016
Lecturer in Law, Special Education Clinic, UCLA School of Law
2012 - 2015
Associate, Newman Aaronson Vanaman
2006 - 2007
Pro Se Habeas Clerk, Central District Of California, Los Angeles, California
2005 - 2005
Judicial Extern to Judge Margaret Morrow, Central District Of California, Los Angeles, California
2004 - 2004
Judicial Extern to Judge Stephen Reinhardt, Ninth Circuit Court Of Appeals
Reversal of Administrative Decision on All Issues
Prevailed on core legal issue.
Jury awarded $45,000,000.00 in damages.
Statewide Preliminary Injunction Granted
Court ordered remedy of 520 hours of assessment, training, and consultation by the staff at the Pivotal Response Training program of The University of California, Santa Barbara.
Prevailed. Additional inclusion support ordered within general education.
Prevailed. Full inclusion program ordered.
2009
PhD - Doctorate
2006
JD - Juris Doctor
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BA - Bachelor of Arts
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