Founder of Law Offices of Regina Skyer and Associates

What Founder of Law Offices of Regina Skyer and Associates does

Law Offices of Regina Skyer & Associates L.L.P. is a Brooklyn-headquartered, New York limited liability partnership founded in 1992 by Regina Skyer that provides special education legal representation and life planning services to families of children with disabilities. The firm represents more than 2,000 families annually across the five NYC boroughs, with additional reach into Nassau County, Westchester County, and Long Island, and reports serving roughly 25,000 families cumulatively. Its core work centers on IEP advocacy, impartial hearings, tuition reimbursement litigation, appeals to the NYS Office of State Review and federal courts, and — via a newly launched Public Benefits and Life Planning Division — OPWDD eligibility, Medicaid Waiver, Self-Direction, and transition-to-adult-services planning.

The firm's service architecture is human-capital-intensive rather than technology-led. It relies on a multidisciplinary bench of 30+ attorneys and advocates with backgrounds in law, education, school psychology, and social work, supported by standardized digital systems for records, documentation, and payments but no proprietary technology platform. Service delivery runs through a $550 initial consultation (45-60 minutes with a partner attorney, conducted via Zoom), followed by case assignment to retained counsel under separate retainers for education/tuition reimbursement matters and public benefits/OPWDD matters. Free educational content — including the 'How to Survive Turning 5' handbook, the IDEA Parent Rights Guide, and the Tuition Reimbursement Basics guide — plus recurring community events such as Turning 5 Talks and the INCLUDEnyc 5k, function as the top-of-funnel referral engine that drives the firm's 90% word-of-mouth client acquisition.

The business model is classic professional services: fee-for-service legal representation with a publicly disclosed consultation price, separate education and public benefits retainer streams, and a partner-promotion-driven internal career track. Distribution is regional and community-led rather than sales-led or channel-based, and there is no external institutional ownership, no disclosed funding, and no M&A activity in the firm's history. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the firm has remained private and founder-led since inception.

Name

Founder of Law Offices of Regina Skyer and Associates

Legal name

Law Offices of Regina Skyer & Associates L.L.P.

Website

https://skyerlaw.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Law Offices of Regina Skyer & Associates is a Brooklyn-based special education law firm founded in 1992 that represents families of children with disabilities in NYC on IEP advocacy, tuition reimbursement, impartial hearings, and life planning through its new Public Benefits division.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Offices of Lawyers (54111), All Other Legal Services (541199), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAKACAH

Special Education Due Process, Mediation & Dispute Resolution Support

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Individualized Education Program (IEP) & Special Education Consulting

SECONDARYEDAJAKAB

IEP/504 Planning, Case Management & Compliance

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Special Education Services

SECONDARYBPAGAEAG

Disability Services & Independent Living Support

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYBPAGAFAF

Disability Rights & Accessibility Advocacy

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Civil Rights, Advocacy & Public Policy Organizations

Keywords

• Special education law
• IEP advocacy
• Tuition reimbursement
• Education legal services
• Disability benefits planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Legal Consultation Services: Initial consultation fee of $550 for a comprehensive review and roadmap. Following consultation, cases are assigned to attorneys who manage legal strategy and advocacy.
2. Ongoing Legal Representation: Cases are assigned to attorneys after consultation. Separate retainers apply for public benefits/OPWDD matters distinct from tuition reimbursement or education matters.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Brooklyn, NY-based law firm providing legal representation and advocacy for families of children with disabilities, focusing on special education law including tuition reimbursement claims against the NYC Department of Education, IEP advocacy, impartial hearings, appeals, and public benefits and life planning through OPWDD and Medicaid.

Product overview

The Law Offices of Regina Skyer & Associates is a special education law firm offering legal services primarily focused on advocacy for families navigating the NYC special education system. The core offerings include Special Education Legal Services (tuition reimbursement, IEP advocacy, appeals) and a Public Benefits & Life Planning division (OPWDD eligibility, long-term planning). The firm provides educational resources through its Knowledge Center, which includes free guides such as the 'How to Survive Turning 5' handbook, Tuition Reimbursement Basics, and the IDEA Parent Rights Guide. Initial legal consultations are available for a fee of $550.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Special Education Legal Representation Legal representation for families of children with disabilities in NYC navigating the public school system, including IEP meetings, impartial hearings, appeals, and tuition reimbursement claims against the NYC Department of Education.
• Public Benefits & Life Planning Legal assistance with accessing public benefits such as OPWDD (Office for People With Developmental Disabilities) services, Medicaid, and life planning for individuals with disabilities.
• Initial Legal Consultation Initial case evaluation with a member of the firm for families seeking special education legal services, priced at $550 and credited toward retainer if the firm is retained.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% success rate in tuition reimbursement cases
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Disability Rights Network: National membership network of Protection & Advocacy organizations for people with disabilities. Tangentially comparable as the broader umbrella for state-level disability legal advocacy that Disability Rights New York belongs to; not a direct competitor but adjacent in mission.
• Disability Rights New York: New York State's federally designated Protection & Advocacy organization for people with disabilities. Overlaps in disability-related legal advocacy and benefits navigation, though operating statewide with a broader disability rights mandate including institutional and civil rights matters.

Emerging players

• Wrightslaw: Leading online resource and training organization for special education law and advocacy, founded by attorneys Pete and Pam Wright. Comparable as it serves the same parent audience seeking IDEA-related guidance, though as an information/training resource rather than direct legal representation.

Others

• INCLUDEnyc: NYC nonprofit connecting young people with disabilities to resources, schools, and programs. Explicitly referenced as a community partner (the firm participates in INCLUDEnyc 5k). Indirect competitor on family information and workshops, but not a legal services provider.
• Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA): National membership organization for parents, attorneys, and advocates in special education, where SkyerLaw Senior Partner Jesse Cole Cutler serves as Board Chair. Not a direct competitor but serves the same professional ecosystem and constituency.

Direct peers

• Littman Krooks LLP: New York-based law firm with a dedicated special needs/special education practice representing families in IEP disputes, tuition reimbursement, and OPWDD matters. Closely comparable private-firm competitor in the same niche and geography.
• Advocates for Children of New York: NYC-based nonprofit providing direct legal representation and advocacy for children in special education and school-related matters. Highly comparable as both serve NYC families navigating special education disputes, though as a nonprofit with broader advocacy mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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