Sean Cleary

Sean Cleary

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 27 years

Car accident Lawyer at Miami, FL
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice

2850 Tigertail Ave, Suite 400, Miami, FL

About Sean

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Car Accident 40%

30 years | 1,200 cases

40%
Personal Injury 40%

30 years | 1,500 cases

40%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 27 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1998

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Sean Cleary

2850 Tigertail Ave, Suite 400, Miami, FL, 33133

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Sean Cleary's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

5 star (8)
4 star (0)
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Posted by Ngonidzaishe | April 3, 2017 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

A Very Knowledgeable Attorney

Sean Cleary is very strong in his knowledge of the law and his command of facts. He can be trusted to provide very good legal advice.

Posted by David | December 8, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Aruban case handled in the US

I met Sean almost 2 years ago, following the collapse of a safety railing on a pier at a hotel in Aruba. I required two surgeries to correct my injuries, and I will never be able to drive a car and wear the driver's side seatbelt properly or without pain. Over the course of almost 2 years, Mr. Cleary... guided and directed me through the immense challenges involved in pursuing a case against several corporations, including several outside the USA. Sean, Yanet and the rest of the team worked diligently for almost two years to force the corporations to agree to Mediation, where ultimately my case settled. Mr. Cleary and his team did an EXCELLENT job representing my case.

Posted by Bertha | July 14, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

You will not be disappointed!

I was involved in a pedestrian accident, where a car hit me while I was driving my bike. It's not always a situation like this occurs, so you don't even know where to start. One of my daughter’s colleague recommended Sean. When I spoke with him for the first time I was blown away. I had talked to mul...tiple attorneys before, but none of them inspired trust. I felt like all they wanted was my money. However, Sean was different, he was not eager for the business. instead, I could tell that he actually wanted to help and guide me to find a solution. In our initial call we spoke for more than an hour and he explained the whole process and cost. I was not able to hire him because my situation turned into a criminal case, but nevertheless he guided me all the way through. I called him multiple times to obtain his opinion and he was always welcoming and understanding. I hope a situation like this never occurs again, but if it does, I'm confident that Sean will be able to help me through it. I would recommend him to anyone in a heartbeat!

Posted by Tom | April 17, 2014

Mr. Cleary is the best Miami lawyer to hire!

I was involved in a pedestrian accident a while ago and I thought that it will be very difficult to find a lawyer who is dedicated and experienced in such cases. A friend of mine recommended I talk to Sean Cleary about my accident. I highly recommend Mr. Cleary to anybody now, because he understood m...y concerns and guided me along the way from the moment I contacted him to the moment I received my compensation. Hiring him was the best thing I could do for my case!

Posted by Richard | April 17, 2014

Tireless and understanding

I had a terrible food poisoning in a hotel during my vacation in South America. Sean helped me file a lawsuit against the hotel and he worked tirelessly to solve my case. Thank you very much Mr. Cleary!

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Sean Cleary's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andreas Kelly

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Sean since 1995, and can say that I would recommend him without reservation to any friend or family member. His legal expertise is excellent, his ethical standards impeccable, and his success equal to any in the region. Anyone who needs a personal injury attorney should discuss their case with Sean Cleary."

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Louis Vucci

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Cleary has an excellent reputation in the Miami community. We have a number of mutual acquaintances who have always spoken highly of Sean's experience, hard work, and commitment to his client's which have always earned them fantastic results. I would highly recommend Mr. Cleary for anyone's personal injury needs. Louis A. Vucci, Esq."

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Marc Hassan

Car accident lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sean really knows his stuff. He's a master of obtaining top results for his clients."

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Kevin O'Leary

Car accident lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Webb

Unknown lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Homer Jordan

Car accident lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Charles Ware

Litigation lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is excellent."

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Elena Denevich

Car accident lawyer | Nov 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Fiza Syed

Car accident lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Rowe

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sean Cleary is well-known and well-respected by fellow attorneys across the country, and his clients sing his highest praises. He aggressively pursues every angle of a case on behalf of his clients. I would not hesitate to refer a client to him."

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Gary Anderson

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Cleary's experience is well documented and vows in every case to zealously represent the interests of his clients. It is always my pleasure to refer my clients to him; I know they are in good hands."

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Gail Barsky

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is well-respected by his peers."

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Kris Crawford

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Cleary gives great comprehensive advice to those in need."

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Walter Hnot,

Car accident lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sean is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse him without reservation."

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Robert Simmons

Car accident lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A hardworking, driven attorney."

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Amanda Naples

Car accident lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Cleary provides a much needed service on Avvo. He donates his time to individuals who are in need of immediately legal answers."

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Matthew Henry

Car accident lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sean has a sterling reputation in the legal community. He's an effective advocate that truly cares about his clients. Anyone in need of a personal injury attorney would be well served by his representation. I'm happy to endorse him."

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Ali Ebrahimzadeh

Unknown lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Amir Soleimanian

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Light

Car accident lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kris Crawford

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Legal Elite, US Business News

2014

Legal Elite Attorney, Florida Trend Magazine

2013

Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2013

Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2011

Top Young Attorney in Florida, The Wall Street Journal

2011

Florida Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2011

Florida Super Lawyers Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2010

Florida Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2010

Florida Super Lawyers Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2010

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2009

Florida Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2009

Florida Super Lawyers Rising Star, Super Lawyers

N/A

Top 40 Under 40 Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Trial attorney, The Law Offices of Sean M. Cleary, P.A

2002 - 2005

Trial attorney, Colson, Hicks & Eidson

1998 - 2002

Associate attorney, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP

Associations

2012 - Present

American Association for Justice

Membership Oversight Committee

2008 - Present

Southern District of Florida Bench and Bar Conference Committee

Member

2007 - Present

Southern District of Florida Local Rules Committee

Member

2002 - Present

Attorneys Information Exchange Group

Member

2000 - Present

AAJ/ATLA

Member

1998 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

Dade County Bar Association, Young Lawyer’s Section

Treasurer

Miami-Dade Justice Association

Member, former Director

Dade County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

Director

Dade County Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem Attorney

Trial and appellate advocate

Florida Justice Association

Member

Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Member

Multi Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Member

Dade County Bar Association

Member

2016 - 2017

Southern District of Florida Bench and Bar Conference

Co-Chair

2016 - 2016

Eleventh Circuit Judicial Conferences in Point Clear, Alabama

Invitee

2013 - 2014

Southern District of Florida Bench and Bar Conference

Co-chair

2006 - 2010

Dade County Justice Association

Director

Sample of Legal Cases

Airplane Fatal Crash

Verdict in excess of $1 million

Circus Performers Injured at Casino

Total verdict in excess of $1.2 million

Verdict Against Bank

Substantial jury verdict

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Education

1998

University of Miami School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

University of Notre Dame

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

N/A

Florida Justice Association, Annual Convention

Auto Insurance Policies Essential for Florida Drivers

Publications

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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