Mark helped us get an analysis of EHC`s needs and we were pleased that the case was resolved relatively quickly without having to go through an appeal process. The services we received were affordable and certainly good value for money. Mark was very knowledgeable and helped us navigate the process. He often took calls outside of office hours and to allay our fears. I would highly recommend Baker Small to parents in a similar situation. Baker Small is or has recently been engaged to provide legal services related to the challenge of NESs and disability courts to a number of local authorities, including Buckinghamshire, Norfolk, Hertfordshire and Gloucestershire, with the total value of the contracts estimated at £1 million. We regulate this law firm and it must follow our rules. It is permitted to provide all legal services. You can find out more about the reserved legal activities on the website of the Commission des services juridiques.
If you`re serious about legal representation for a SEN-related issue in the UK, I think there`s only one better choice – Mark Small at Sen4You. Personally, I saw Mark`s primacy and full ownership of our case against the local authority, so much so that he worked weekend/late night, constantly hyper-responsive to inquiries and extremely helpful in explaining complex legal issues. His genius in the courtroom is well known, but what you will also experience is his unparalleled knowledge of the SEN process from accepting the requirement to conduct an EHCP assessment, right up to representation in court. Not everyone will have to go to court, and I`ve seen other parents only use Mark for a short time to write letters or represent them at meetings. When Mark is involved, parents tend to be heard by LA when it comes to getting the support their child is entitled to. What I didn`t expect from any lawyer was how Mark acted like our true champion, taking on such a personal responsibility to help our little boy get the support he so obviously needed and deserved. From our first meeting, Mark was able to distill the critical points into easy-to-understand concepts that allowed us to fully believe him when he said, “I`m going to give you the support your child needs.” Although other parents told us about his performance in the courtroom, no one could have prepared us for how professional, intelligent, articulate and generally “really good at his job” was on court day. His preparation for autumn was incredible; He knew the EHCP process “inside out,” but he also knew more about my boy than anyone else in the room (other than us parents, of course), and I believe he was considered very credible by all parties.
Mark changed my little boy`s chances of living a happy and productive life. Personally, I`ve seen a lot of experience from local parents lately – we all consider him an absolute hero. If I could give 6 stars, I would, and I couldn`t recommend it more! Diane Kay, who has an 11-year-old son with SEN, said there is a widespread lack of understanding of the difficulty for parents who have to fight local authorities for the services their children need. “We are treated as unreasonable consumers,” she said. These are legal services that only regulated lawyers are allowed to provide. That`s because they involve handling your money or representing you in court. The law firms we regulate may carry out these reserved legal activities: Unfortunately, Baker Small Legal Services Limited does not currently accept new clients through ReviewSolicitors. To help you get expert legal advice as soon as possible, one of our employees can recommend another highly rated law firm that accepts new clients and forwards your request to them. They will then contact you to confirm your appointment. We will also send you an email with the details of the new company.
Tania Tirraro, who founded the blog Special Needs Jungle, wrote: “It`s clear that local authorities are in bed with law firms that have a winning attitude at all costs and don`t take into account – or don`t care – that a vulnerable child is at the center of the case.” Mark believes that legal services should be accessible and cost-effective. The Legal Ombudsman, a separate organisation from the Lawyers` Regulatory Authority, investigates complaints about the services consumers have received from their legal service provider and works to resolve the situation. Examples of poor service include slow action and costs that are unclear or changing. Fast and responsive legal advice. Helped us find the right school for our daughter. I can`t thank Mark enough. Highly recommended if you are in conflict with your local authority or school. Mark has extensive experience in managing and executing SEND appeals before the Court of First Instance and the Court of First Instance.
