Our Story | Skyer Law - Special Education Attorneys

Driven by Passion and Commitment

A lifelong champion for students with disabilities and their families, Regina Skyer founded our firm in 1992 with a simple yet powerful mission: to ensure every child receives the education they deserve.

Regina began her career as a social worker and special education camp administrator before earning her law degree. She volunteered as a pro bono attorney at Advocates for Children and later worked in the NYC Board of Education’s Office of Legal Services. Drawing on her dual background in social work and law, she opened a solo practice that has grown into one of New York City’s leading special education law firms – representing more than 2,000 families every year across all five boroughs.

Today, SkyerLaw is led by a dedicated team of attorneys, advocates, and professionals who continue Regina’s mission with the same compassion and determination that defined its beginnings. Our multidisciplinary experience –spanning law, education, and child development— allows us to guide families through every stage of their child’s educational journey and to shape the future of special education advocacy in New York City.

“Families don’t come to me because they want a lawyer. They come because the system failed their child. I became a lawyer so that no parent ever has to stand alone against it.”

Motivated by her own experiences as a parent and social worker, Regina founded SkyerLaw to bridge the gap between families and the education system. Her vision —combining compassion with legal excellence— continues to guide the firm’s work with thousands of families across New York City.

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Regina Skyer, founder and managing partner of Skyer Law, sitting on a stoop with pink flowers in the background

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“You have been so integral in helping [our daughter's] journey through middle and high school at Gateway and Churchill. She's off to University of Albany in the fall and it's in no small part to your help in getting her the right education here in New York.”

— Mark

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“I want to sincerely thank you for the time and effort you’ve dedicated to our case. Your professionalism and thorough preparation have been exceptional. I’m very grateful for the guidance you’ve provided throughout this process.”

— Olga

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“Thank you so much for everything you have done for my family over the past 10+ years. You have been so kind and so responsive - and so good at what you do! You have always been the calm in the storm of this crazy process. Our son could not have gotten where he is about to go without SkyerLaw.”

— Gary

Every step forward starts with a conversation.

Whether you’re navigating Turning 5, IEP challenges, or next steps for your child, our attorneys are here to listen and guide you toward solutions that fit your family.

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Advocating for Students with Disabilities Since 1992

Driven by Passion and Commitment

“Families don’t come to me because they want a lawyer. They come because the system failed their child. I became a lawyer so that no parent ever has to stand alone against it.”

Every step forward starts with a conversation.