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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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Acquired: 1999
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5809 Feldspar Way, The Sears Building - Suite 200, Birmingham, AL, 35244
148 Client Reviews
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Posted by Wanda | April 25, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Wanda
He is the best attorney in the state of Alabama, he is kind and cares for his clients.
Posted by G | April 01, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Awsome
All I can say is awesome ,puts 110% in to your case .checks in and makes sure that what needs to be done is done !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!¡!!!!!!!!!
Posted by anonymous | February 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Education
Excellent, Knowledgeable Special Education Attorney
Mr. Sears is very knowledgeable about Special Education and what schools should be providing their students. As someone who is a well versed parent of a child with special needs, I felt that I was still not getting what my child needed in school. I struggled to get the school to understand and work w...
Posted by anonymous | October 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Education
Thank you!
Mr. Sears was able to get us an agreeable settlement after we had made no progress with our school district on our own. He took care of ensuring they followed the law no matter how many times they made argument against helping our child. Thank you for ensuring that our child will get the help they ne...
Posted by anonymous | September 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Education
Saved the IEP
Our family had multiple issues with our son's IEP when when he mainstreamed to Kindergarten. We were seeking FAPE with appropriate services and service providers. Shane Sears allowed our deaf child that utilizes cochlear implants and LSL as communication mode to start Kindergarten without issue on da...
"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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