The Sears Firm, P.C. is conveniently located close to U.S. Interstate 459 in the Trace Crossings Business development.
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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AL | Occupational License - Authorized to Practice | 1999 | 04/28/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top Lawyers | B-Metro Magazine | 2018 |
Top Lawyer 2017 | B-Metro Magazine | 2017 |
Top Lawyers 2016 | B-Metro Magazine | 2016 |
Top Lawyer | Birmingham Business Journal | 2016 |
10 Best for Client Satisfaction | American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys | 2015 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2014 |
Top Ten Prolific Trial Attorneys for Civil Jury Trials | Alabama Jury Verdict Reporter | 2004 |
George Peach Taylor Award | University of Alabama School of Law | 1999 |
Regional Trial Competition Winner | Association of Trial Lawyers of America | 1999 |
Bench and Bar Legal Honor Society | University of Alabama School of Law | 1998 |
George Peach Taylor Award | University of Alabama School of Law | 1998 |
Regional Trial Competition Winner | Association of Trial Lawyers of America | 1998 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | The Sears Firm, P.C. | 2010 - Present |
Partner | Bradford & Sears, P.C. | 1999 - 2010 |
Judicial Law Clerk | The Honorable L. Scott Coogler | 1999 - 1999 |
Judicial Law Clerk | The Honorable Gay Lake, Jr. | 1997 - 1998 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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National Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2014 - Present |
Department of Veterans Affairs-TREAC | Community Member | 2004 - Present |
Birmingham Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Alabama State Bar | Member | N/A |
Alabama Defense Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
Defense Research Institute | Member | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Alabama Lawyer (January 2018 Edition) | The United States Supreme Court’s Watershed Ruling in Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District and The Effect on Your Client’s Special Education Programming | 2018 |
Down Syndrome Alabama | Does Your Child Need an IEP? | 2014 |
Birmingham Parent Magazine | Does Your Child Need an IEP? | 2014 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Alabama School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1999 |
University of Alabama | MS - Master of Science | 1996 |
University of Alabama | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1993 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Unlocking the Mystery | Understanding the Basics of IEP Implementation based on Alabama Case Law | 2014 |
How to avoid traps and pitfalls in your child's IEP. | Special Education and IEPs. | 2014 |
Being Your Child's Best Advocate | Being Your Child's Best Advocate | 2014 |
Avoiding Traps and Pitfalls in Your Child's IEP | How to Avoid Traps and Pitfalls in Your Child's IEP | 2014 |
Case name | Outcome |
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D.M. v. DeKalb County Board of Education | Student awarded CART as part of IEP and public school system order to pay for assistive technology for student. |
Jane Doe v. Insurance Company | Settlement. |
John Doe v. Sumter County School System | Decision/Judgment for our client. |
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Daniel Gels, Education Attorney on Jun 17, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have worked with Shane Sears for 10+ years. He possesses impeccable character and is an outstanding attorney. I am honored to endorse him.
Andrew Ladores, Education Attorney on May 17, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Very knowledgeable. No nonsense approach and gets results!
Daniel Gels, Education Attorney on Jun 17, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have worked with Shane Sears for 10+ years. He possesses impeccable character and is an outstanding attorney. I am honored to endorse him.
Andrew Ladores, Education Attorney on May 17, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Very knowledgeable. No nonsense approach and gets results!
Matthew Morley, Personal injury Attorney on May 17, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Aaron Dettling, Education Attorney on Dec 15, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Shane is an expert in the special education area, and he really cares about his clients. He deals on the highest levels of professional integrity and ethics. I'm pleased to endorse this highly professional attorney.
Gordon Nicol, Education Attorney on Aug 27, 2015
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 3, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Shane. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Jonathan Lusk, Litigation Attorney on Jan 11, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.