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The Sears Firm, P.C. is conveniently located close to U.S. Interstate 459 in the Trace Crossings Business development.
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5809 Feldspar Way, The Sears Building - Suite 200, Birmingham, AL, 35244
148 Client Reviews
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Posted by Sharon | August 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Education
Special Education Needs
I hired Mr. Sears because the school system that I was enrolling my child in would not let him start classes without 1st going to alternative classes. I felt that they were discriminating against my child because of his learning disability. Mr. Sears reviewed my case and took it right away. He had...
Posted by Angela | July 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Education
What a relief to work with my child’s situation
Shane Sears listens closely to the situation, reviews all documents thoroughly and gives feedback based on facts. He encourages parents to advocate for their children in order to have the best outcomes in their situation. He follows through with each detail and provides reassurance that he will be av...
Posted by Mistie | June 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Education
Franklin Boys
We hired Shane back in Dec., we then had to contact him for a 2cd round! School is on board with the IEP now hopefully! Quick, thorough, and on spot with the school system and guidelines! Thank you for once again helping our boys with their education!
Posted by Bud and Jo | June 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Education
Great Attorney
Mr. Sears represented our disabled grandson who was having difficulty receiving his education in a public school system. He performed in an outstanding manner and now our disabled grandson will have an opportunity to have a public education. Mr. Sears is very concerned about helping his clients. F...
Posted by anonymous | May 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Education
Gamechanger
We had significant struggles with our child and getting the services that were needed. We were referred to Shane by our doctor. Shane came in and helped us navigate the IEP system. There were services we did not even realize were available. We had been denied extra help with academics, there wa...
"I have worked with Shane Sears for 10+ years. He possesses impeccable character and is an outstanding attorney. I am honored to endorse him."
"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."
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2018
Top Lawyers, B-Metro Magazine
2017
Top Lawyer 2017, B-Metro Magazine
2016
Top Lawyers 2016, B-Metro Magazine
2016
Top Lawyer, Birmingham Business Journal
2015
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2004
Top Ten Prolific Trial Attorneys for Civil Jury Trials, Alabama Jury Verdict Reporter
1999
George Peach Taylor Award, University of Alabama School of Law
1999
Regional Trial Competition Winner, Association of Trial Lawyers of America
1998
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
2010 - Present
Partner, The Sears Firm, P.C.
1999 - 2010
Partner, Bradford & Sears, P.C.
1999 - 1999
Judicial Law Clerk, The Honorable L. Scott Coogler
1997 - 1998
Judicial Law Clerk, The Honorable Gay Lake, Jr.
2014 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Department of Veterans Affairs-TREACCommunity Member
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Student awarded CART as part of IEP and public school system order to pay for assistive technology for student.
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1999
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
MS - Master of Science
1993
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2014
Understanding the Basics of IEP Implementation based on Alabama Case Law
2014
2014
Being Your Child's Best Advocate
2014
2018
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