Vanaman German LLP - Sherman Oaks, California

Tami Emerson

Jodi Bynder is the most incredible attorney and will be the best advocate for your family. We are beyond impressed with her expertise in navigating this very challenging process. We are so grateful for the time and support with our mediation with LAUSD. Jodi put us at ease from day one and the process was very smooth. She really has the expertise and knowledge of the educational system and was amazing with negotiating! We appreciate her guiding us through the process and for giving our son a chance to be successful at school. We are very happy with the outcome and we highly recommend Jodi Bynder to anyone!

Ginger Sherak

Working with David German was nothing short of wonderful. At every turn David met us with compassion, expertise and reassurance. He saw us, and our child and made sure we were properly cared for. David navigated the system for results we didn't know were possible. As parents, all you want is to do what is right for your child, to meet them where they are and to provide them with the best. David German's advocacy is the best of the best. We couldn't be more grateful.

Shandonna Newton

Mr German has represented my daughter twice an won. I cannot tell you how great full we are for his team. They care an go all out for are kids. My daughter now will get the education she deserves. Thanks to Mr German an answer to my prayers. Not once but twice.

Cai Dixon

David was our fourth lawyer.

The first lawyer said we had no chance. The second proved that we had no chance. When we were unsuccessful with our initial attempts with legal counsel we began direct negotiations with the District and they budged a bit - offering us a fraction of the amount we needed to fund our daughter's special education needs. We got another lawyer to review their offer and she recommended we sign... but she said if we did want to move forward with a lawsuit - we should use David.

David was a breath of fresh air. As was Rafaella, his legal assistant. As soon as they were on the case my stress levels dropped. It felt inevitable that we should prevail. And we did! Not every nickel, but enough nickels to make our path sustainable. Our daughter now has all the supports she needs to succeed and thrive in an amazing school environment.

Cannot recommend David German highly enough. David is smart, charismatic, funny and hypnotic. The two judges we met in mediation proceedings were clearly big fans of his. You will only ever hear good things about him because he has the respect of the industry.

David is uniquely primed to champion special needs families.
He shared that he was raised by a special education teacher. He said kids with special needs were always hanging around his house. Growing up in that environment informed his path and made him the lawyer he is today. Beyond grateful to his mother for raising her son to be a fighter for the underdog.

You're in good hands with David. Things will get better. At last.

Silvia Leal

My experience with this law firm and my attorney David German was phenomenal… I can’t begin to explain the gratitude I feel… when I was having problems with my daughter getting the help she needs to excel in school I felt helpless and so disappointed. When I told David about all my concerns I felt like I was talking to someone who truly was concerned about the lack my daughter was receiving academically… The entire process was easy and I got all my questions answered without a problem… they communicated with me every step of the way…. I highly recommend them and they truly care about your case!

Danielle Robinson

David German was beyond instrumental in all aspects of helping us through a very tricky situation for our child's special needs placement. He was so thoughtful, thorough and learnt our child and went above and beyond what we expected. Our son would not have had a positive outcome if we had not engaged his services.

Roger Jackson

David German did an excellent job representing our family. The process always felt collaborative, and his office was consistently responsive over the several months of the legal process. He's not only a smart & effective attorney, he's also a genuinely kind, patient & pleasant person to deal with. Highly recommended.

Dan Shapiro

Jodi Bynder has had a profound impact on our son’s journey through middle and high school, advocating for his needs every step of the way. We couldn’t be more impressed with her legal expertise, knowledge of the educational system and negotiating skills. We have felt extremely supported by Jodi for several years on this challenging journey – and highly recommend her to anyone navigating the complex LAUSD system. She is always available to answer our questions and fight for the best outcome for our family.