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Dear Friends:
It’s hard to believe that the 2026 - 2027 school year will mark the 27th consecutive year that Mayerson, Muré & Hobbs, previously known as Mayerson & Associates, continues to raise the bar in securing and protecting the statutory entitlements of its client families.
As the new school year begins, our firm is also beginning an exciting new chapter with a brand new office on Madison Avenue. conveniently located just a few blocks from Grand Central Terminal.
Partners John Hobbs and Christina Muré, along with attorneys Judith Kramer and Sivan Zak, are spearheading the firm’s hearings, as well as appeals taken at the administrative and federal levels.
Each school year brings new challenges that necessitate fresh and thoughtful responses and strategies. Our team is prepared to start the year off with full anticipation and understanding of the many challenges that the DOE may assert. This is especially true for those students who, by reason of their unique needs, are seeking funding for both a school tuition and after school, home-based services. We observe that the DOE is now investing a great deal of time and effort to resist those claims. This naturally translates to more hearings, and fewer settlements.
Just last week, CHALKBEAT reported that the New York City Department of Education is acting faster in the payment process, but is still “missing most payment deadlines.” Our reimbursement specialists are on top of the situation in order to minimize the DOE’s payment delays.
I invite you to check out our new website to see how we are addressing these latest challenges. See Volume III (late Summer 2026) of our informational series “What Made the Difference?” (an analysis of the events or distinguishing factors that resulted in a winning decision for the student).
I also think you will enjoy reading attorney Judith Kramer's hopeful story, "How Scotty Found His Voice."
At this time, I want to personally thank each and every one of you for your support and friendship through the many years…my hope is that Mayerson, Muré & Hobbs will continue to “make a difference” for many years to come.
Warmly,
Gary Mayerson
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