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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 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 anonymous | February 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Shane Thomas Sears
Attorney Sears did a great job representing my case and I will use him again if the opportunity presents itself. I couldn't be happier with his professionalism, straightforwardness, and results. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of a good attorney.
Posted by Christi | July 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Education
Thankful
I am so thankful that I attended a seminar in May 2018 that gave incite on the difference between a 504 vs. IEP. Now fast forward to 2020. We needed Mr. Sears to help us with our son due him having Dyslexia, Dysgraphia and Dyscalculia. He did an excellent job handling our case and would highly rec...
Posted by Leslie | June 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Education
Great!
We hired Mr. Sears to represent our daughter with multiple disabilities. I wish we would have called him sooner! We had been going back and forth with our school system trying to get her what she needs for the past five years. He was extremely helpful and professional. It made a huge difference havi...
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...
"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
2014
2014
English
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04 Jun 2017
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12 Jul 2014