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Shane Thomas Sears
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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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Licensed in Alabama for 26 years
State: Alabama
Acquired: 1999
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Location
The Sears Firm, PC
5809 Feldspar Way, The Sears Building - Suite 200, Birmingham, AL, 35244
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Posted by Lauren | October 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Education
Excellent attorney
Hired Shane to help me with our school district removing my sons IEP and changing to a 504. Shane worked very hard and got us back on IEP as my son obviously met the requirements.
Posted by anonymous | May 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Education
IEP Help
Attorney Sears and his Paralegal Gwen was such a big help for my autistic daughters IEP. They are so caring and understanding about your child's needs. I am so glad we found them . I highly recommend Attorney Sears!
Posted by Christian | March 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Education
Excellent Special Education Attorney
I was referred to Mr. Sears by a BCBA that my son is working with. I e-mailed and left and voicemail with Mr. Sears and he called back in what seemed like immediately. He listened to my concerns about my sons education issues with his school and that they were not providing a service that he was enti...
Posted by Daniel | April 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Shane is an excellent lawyer!
I hired Shane to represent my vehicle accident case. Shane came highly recommended. He was very professional and knowledgeable while representing my case. Shane has many years of experience in this field and it showed in his performance. He maintained good communications with me on the status of my c...
Posted by Kristi | January 31, 2020 | Education
Doing the Right Thing
It is extremely evident that Mr. Sears cares about a special needs child’s rights (and the rights of their parents) in our public school systems. I highly recommend Mr. Sears & am very thankful for his dedication in making sure school districts do the right thing for our special little ones.
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Experience
Honors
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
Work Experience
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.
Associations
2014 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Department of Veterans Affairs-TREACCommunity Member
Birmingham Bar Association
Member
Alabama State Bar
Member
Alabama Defense Lawyers Association
Member
Defense Research Institute
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
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.
Education
1999
University of Alabama School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
University of Alabama
MS - Master of Science
1993
University of Alabama
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
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
Publications
2018
2014
Down Syndrome Alabama
Does Your Child Need an IEP?
2014
Birmingham Parent Magazine
Does Your Child Need an IEP?
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can judge order 14 yr Old special needs child to public school that is being home schooled
04 Jun 2017
Q&A
Can I sue my son's school for lack of supervision, if he had a 504 plan?
12 Jul 2014