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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
Showing 21 - 25 of 46 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by Jeanean | February 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Education
Honest and helpful
Shane did a great job in helping me navigate the educational system to get my son the help he deserved. This has been such an eye-opening experience for me as a parent. I appreciate his candor and fighting for my son. If you want someone who will be honest, upfront and is willing to go the extra mile...
Posted by Mellisa | December 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Education
Assisted with extreme bullying issue within school system
Our family is deeply appreciative for the excellent legal assistance provided to protect a safe learning environment for our child. Shane was an open, honest advocate that knew exactly how to navigate the educational law specialty. I highly recommend him- he cares.
Posted by anonymous | November 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Education
Very knowledgeable and helpful
Mr. Sears was a pleasure to work with. He listened to our needs and helped us to get the results that we wanted. It can be very challenging to understand your child's rights as a special needs student, and how to best advocate for them as a parent. Mr. Sears has the expertise and the passion to he...
Posted by Megan | October 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Education
Shane Sears is a Knowledgeable Education Lawyer
Shane Sears helped me get my son the Special Education that he needed. After over a year of dealing with the School System on my own and getting no where, Mr. Sears was recommended to me. He knew the Law and helped get the Special Education team to do what they should have done from the beginning. ...
Posted by Angela | July 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Education
What a relief to work with my child’s situation
Shane Sears listens closely to the situation, reviews all documents thoroughly and gives feedback based on facts. He encourages parents to advocate for their children in order to have the best outcomes in their situation. He follows through with each detail and provides reassurance that he will be av...
"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
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Being Your Child's Best Advocate
2014
2018
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