Special education attorney for LAUSD families
When the school says no, Bryan Winn fights to get your child the help they need to learn, or a better school.
Federal law promises it to every child with a disability. When the school says no, or says nothing, you're not overreacting. And you don't have to fight the school alone. Bryan will fight for your kid.
Most of the families Bryan helps have a child in LAUSD, the Los Angeles Unified School District. He knows how the district works, and what it takes to get LAUSD to move.
He also helps families in other school districts across Los Angeles. If you're not sure your district is one he works with, just ask.
When the school won't give your child an IEP, or the IEP is not being followed.
He helps families get a 504 plan. A 504 can be a first step toward an IEP.
When the school won't test your child, or the results look wrong.
When the school district won't move, Bryan files a case and fights it.
If the school failed your child and you covered private school or therapy yourself, you may be able to get reimbursed.
If your child has been injured at school, our firm can help get you relief.
It's the question parents ask most. A 504 plan gives your child changes in the classroom, like extra time on tests. An IEP gives your child special teaching and services, with goals the school must work on. Bryan helps with both.
He doesn't sit back. When the school says no, Bryan pushes. When that isn't enough, he files a case.
He knows how schools fight. He has settled thousands of cases and has argued cases at hearings and in federal court. His firm has recovered millions of dollars in reimbursement for families.
He's a parent, too. Bryan enjoys spending time with his daughter.
Five stars, from families who have worked with Bryan.
“Mr. Winn had an incredibly supportive role in obtaining the testing my son needed from his school. He was patient and understanding.”
“Bryan really cares about his clients and does an excellent job. He has always gone the extra mile to get a great result.”
“I have been working with Bryan for three years now and am so thankful for him. He is professional and gets things done!”
“We have worked with Bryan Winn for many years and have always found him to be prompt, accessible, and a total professional.”
An IEP is an Individualized Education Program. It is the written plan that says what services, supports, and goals your child's school must provide because of a disability. You have a right to be part of every IEP meeting.
A 504 plan changes how your child learns in a regular class, with things like extra time on tests or a seat near the teacher. An IEP gives your child special teaching and services, like speech therapy or a reading specialist, with goals the school must track. A 504 can be a first step toward an IEP.
Ask for testing in writing, and keep a copy. The school then has a set time to answer you. If the school still says no, or the testing leaves things out, Bryan can tell you what to do next, including asking for an outside evaluation.
Write down what is missing, like a service that isn't happening, and tell the school in writing. If nothing changes, call Bryan. When a school won't follow an IEP, he can file a case to make it.
You are not required to bring one. But when the school has said no to testing, services, or placement, or when the meetings keep going in circles, having an attorney in the room changes the conversation. Call us before the meeting if you can.
An advocate can help you at IEP meetings. An attorney can do that too, and can also file a case against the school district and take it to a hearing or to court. Bryan is an attorney, not an advocate. When the school won't move, he files.
In special education, the usual path is a due process case, not a regular lawsuit. Bryan files those. Most of them settle before a hearing.
It is a formal legal case against a school district, heard by a judge, when you and the school cannot agree about your child's education. Most disputes settle before a hearing. Bryan has handled both settlements and hearings.
Sometimes. If the public school did not offer the help your child needs, the district may have to cover private school or private services, or reimburse you for what you already spent. Bryan's firm has recovered millions of dollars in reimbursement for families. He can tell you if your case might qualify.
Yes. A child can get an IEP from age 3. If your preschooler is struggling, or was asked to leave preschool, you can ask your school district to test them.
The first consultation is free. In some cases the school district pays a family's attorney fees when the family prevails. Bryan explains how fees work for your situation before you decide anything.
Yes. Special education disputes have strict deadlines, and they can be shorter than parents expect. If something is wrong, ask early. Waiting rarely helps.
Tell us what is going on with your child. The first consultation is free. Call or send a short note, and Bryan's office will call you back.
