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The Law Offices of Sears and Sears, P.C. was formed by father and son team, James (Jim) and Shane T. Sears. With a combined total of over 30 years experience in special needs and special education law, criminal defense, juvenile law, DUI, and personal injury and insurance claims, they have the experience and training to represent you in civil, criminal, or appeals court.
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Jim Sears: 205-588-0755
Shane Sears: 205-989-1709
5809 Feldspar Way, Ste. 200
Birmingham, Alabama 35244
JAMES D. SEARS
JAMES D. SEARS
Dr. James “Jim” Sears has a rich career history of advocacy for children and adults with disabilities and special needs. Jim has been a special education classroom teacher and a public school principal. Following earning his masters and doctoral degrees from The University of Florida with a major in special education, he has been a professor at the University of Alabama, and has been an adjunct professor at Spring Hill College and the University of South Alabama. After graduating from The University of Alabama School of Law, he has concentrated his efforts on Special Education Law (representing children with disabilities) and Criminal Defense Law (representing defendants who have diagnoses of intellectual disabilities and/or mental illness). Jim has published numerous professional articles and is a frequent lecturer to professional and parent groups, locally, nationally and internationally. He has held leadership roles in drafting and implementing rules, regulations and policies concerning the rights of the disabled.
Practice Areas
Special Needs Education Law
Juvenile Law
Criminal Defense
Murder
Education
University of Alabama, J.D., 1988
University of South Florida, B.A.1968
University of Florida, M.Ed., 1971
University of Florida, Ed.D, 1975
Bar Admission
1988-Alabama; Northern, Middle, and Southern Division of Federal District Courts of Alabama; Southern Division of Federal District Court of Mississippi; Eastern Division of Federal District Court of Louisiana; United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit.
AwardsProfessional of the Year - Alabama Assoc. of
Retarded Citizens, 1994
Liberty Bell Award - Mobile County Bar Association, 2003
Professional of the Year – ARC of Alabama
Liberty Bell Award - Mobile County Bar Association
Memberships
Alabama Bar Association
American Bar Association
Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association
National Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association
Mobile County Bar Association
Baldwin County Bar Association
American Association on Intellectual
and Developmental Disabilities
Council on Exceptional Children
Personal Injury
Wrongful Death
Litigation
DUI / DWI
SHANE T. SEARS
SHANE T. SEARS
Shane T. Sears is an active volunteer in his hometown of Tuscaloosa and the greater Birmingham community. He volunteers with organizations that assist disabled individuals, as well as being a community board member for TREAC (Tuscaloosa Research and Education Advancement Corporation through the Department of Veterans' Affairs). TREAC is an organization that strives to improve the health and quality of life of veterans through the advancement of clinical knowledge through research and education. After graduating from The University of Alabama School of Law, Shane has defended large corporations, represented individuals in personal injury cases, and advocated for the rights of special needs students in public school systems throughout the state of Alabama.
Practice Areas
Special Needs Education Law
Personal Injury
Auto Accidents
Insurance Law & Bad Faith
Litigation
DUI / DWI
Education
University of Alabama, J.D.., 1999
University of Alabama, M.S., 1996
University of Alabama, B.A., 1993
Bar Admission
1999, Alabama; U.S. District Court for the Northern,
Middle and Southern Districts of Alabama
Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
AwardsNeal C. Newell Trial Advocacy Scholarship
George Peach Taylor Award for Outstanding
Performance on National Trial Team
Bench and Bar Legal Honor Society.
Memberships
Birmingham Bar Association
Alabama State Bar
Alabama Defense Lawyer's Association
Defense Research Institute
Community Activities
TREAC (Tuscaloosa Research & Education Advancement Corporation)- Department of Veterans' Affairs- Tuscaloosa
Member of Advent Episcopal Church
Easter Seals West Alabama Volunteer
Board Member, Hoover Soccer Club
Contact Information
PHONE: JAMES SEARS - 205-588-0755 • SHANE SEARS - 205-989-1709
EMAIL: JAMES SEARS - jdsears@searslaw.net • SHANE SEARS - ssears@me.com
BIRMINGHAM ADDRESS: 5809 Feldspar Way; Ste 200, Birmingham, AL 35244
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