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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
149 Client Reviews
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Posted by Alison | May 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family
Amazing!
Mr. Sears has been so amazing for our case. When we thought we thought we were at the end of every option he made it right, Our family is in a better place because of him! My child’s life is forever changed due to the help he gave
Posted by anonymous | December 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Ms. P
Shane navigated me through the whole process and took the stress of the situation out of a very stressful situation. Forever grateful. If you want results go with the best!
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 Amanda | May 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Education
Special Needs WIN!
We are parents of children with disabilities that qualify them for Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). We encountered significant IEP hurdles with our school system this year and knew we were in need of an attorney to help us navigate this journey. We couldn't have anyone better on our side tha...
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...
"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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2016
Top Lawyer, Birmingham Business Journal
2016
Top Lawyers 2016, B-Metro Magazine
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
Regional Trial Competition Winner, Association of Trial Lawyers of America
1999
George Peach Taylor Award, University of Alabama School of Law
1998
Regional Trial Competition Winner, Association of Trial Lawyers of America
1998
George Peach Taylor Award, University of Alabama School of Law
1998
Bench and Bar Legal Honor Society, University of Alabama School of Law
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
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2004 - Present
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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
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Being Your Child's Best Advocate
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