Shane Thomas Sears

Mr. Sears has an incredible understanding of the law and the legal process. Our case was extremely unique, difficult, and time-consuming. This was the first time anyone in our family had ever been involved in litigation of any kind. He took the time to explain every law and procedure along the way ...in a manner that made sense and eased our minds. He studied our case and made sure that he was applying every means available to him to not only ensure a favorable outcome at trial, but he also ensured the safety of our family. We felt as though he was truly fighting for us from day one. It was clear that he had our best interest at heart. He was always honest and open with us. We never felt as though we were just another number or client on his list. I know for a fact that he worked day and night on our case. We spoke with other attorneys before him and I honestly believe that they found our case to be intimidating. Mr. Sears gladly took it on as a challenge because I think he saw that he could truly make a difference. We were very pleased with the outcome of our trial and the entire process. We sincerely hope that our experience and Mr. Sears hard work will pay off for others in the state of Alabama.

I had been really wary of going to a lawyer when I first got into a car accident in 2014, but as time went by and the insurance agency of the guy who hit me became increasingly hard to work with (to the point I caught them lying) I knew I had to seek legal help. Enter Shane T. Sears and Andrew Ladore...s. Mr. Shane and his firm came highly recommended to us from a friend who had used his legal services before. Thankfully he lived up to the ridiculously high bar our friend had set. From day one Shane and Andrew stayed on top of things. They constantly kept us updated on where the case was, what we were waiting on, and what I needed to do. Shane and Andrew both took the time to always explain everything to me, and to answer every question I or my husband had. At one point I was really sick and couldn't make a deposition date; both Shane and Andrew were completely understanding and took care of rescheduling everything. When we were finally able to work out a new deposition date things could not have gone better as Andrew had done an amazing job preparing and Shane brought his "A game" as well. Shane and Andrew made me feel 100% comfortable and confident going into that deposition. I actually felt fully prepared with all the information they had gone over with me, and completely at ease knowing Shane and Andrew were there to help me if I needed them to. Shane not only helped me leading up to and during the deposition (which I was nervous about) but did tremendous work during every step of this case. He was even able to negotiate down one of my outstanding medical bills by $12,000 once he discovered they hadn't filed with my insurance (thinking they could get more money from a settlement); getting the bill lowered was paramount to getting the insurance company to settle, which they agreed to shortly after. Once the settlement was reached (which was five times the amount the insurance agency had offered me before Shane got involved) Shane was quick to get us our check as quickly as possible, and made sure all of my crash-related bills were settled for me. I didn't have to worry about making sure everyone with their hands out got paid, because Shane handled it. When we picked up our check Shane made sure we had copies of letters showing all our bills had been settled. The Sears firm made everything that could have been scary and complicated as straightforward and stress free as possible. Working with Shane and Andrew meant knowing there were people really looking out for me and my best interests; it meant having a true advocate in a situation where I'd had none for two years. If we EVER need a lawyer again my husband and I will be going straight back to Shane T. Sears, and if ever (God forbid) a loved one gets into a car accident or requires a lawyer for any reason I will be recommending they head straight to the Law Offices of Sears & Sears, P.C. and talk to Shane!

Shane Sears represented my daughter during a dispute with our school/district. I contacted Shane after several of my daughter’s physicians suggested that I consult with an attorney regarding the problems we were having with the school. One doctor recommended Shane specifically. After watching his fan...tastic video on how to avoid IEP Pitfalls and Traps, I was so impressed with his extensive knowledge of education law that I emailed him immediately. Shane called me just a few hours after I sent the email. He was extremely patient and easy to talk to. After our first conversation, I felt like a huge weight had been lifted from my shoulders. From that point on, Shane handled all dealings with the school and I was able to focus on my daughter and her health. I had requested an IEP evaluation for my daughter multiple times – both in writing and in person – for more than three years. A few days after my first conversation with Shane, the school had contacted him and a referral meeting was scheduled. He accomplished in less than a week what I couldn’t do in several years. Having Shane there at the meetings was priceless. The meetings are intimidating and extremely stressful, to say the least. Without Shane’s counsel, I would have been lost. He is truly an expert when it comes to education law. I could not have asked for a more knowledgeable and effective advocate for my daughter. I can never thank Shane enough for his advice and assistance during an extremely difficult and emotional time. He was always patient, understanding, knowledgeable and honest. His priority is doing what is in the child's best interest. My only regret is that I didn’t contact him years ago!

I contacted Mr. Sears concerning issues with my son who attends elementary school within the Tuscaloosa County Board of Education. He has special needs that consisted of Autistic Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Mixed Receptive Disorders, and others that are not listed. My son was removed from his IEP exce...pt for speech and placed on the behavioral plan within the school. This was working because he is a one on one child that had to have that attention in order to succeed on an everyday basis at school. After months of dealing with the school and awaiting reevaluation from the BOE I contacted Mr. Sears through the advise of his doctor. Mr. Sears took my case serious and treated me with the utmost respect. Through his knowledge and intelligence he was able to meet and demand action from the BOE during a resolution hearing. He has made sure that the BOE upholds their commitment to my son as well as providing me with the communication that a parent deserves. I highly recommend Mr. Sears for any and all educational matters concerning children with special needs because will he do everything legally and ensure consistency for the child. Mr. Sears also had one characteristic that sets him off from other attorneys and that is communication. He would talk and converse with me on a civilian level. He is an individual that I have recommended to several other parents who are having the same issue with their children throughout the surrounding counties. In closing, Mr. Sears, has ensured that my son will be obtaining all the accommodations in education that he is owed so that he can have a successful education. There is not and will never be enough "thank yous'" I can give this man for a job well done.