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Dr. Jim Sears holds a bachelor's degree in history from the University of South Florida, master's and doctoral degrees in special education from the University of Florida, and a law degree from the University of Alabama. He has 37 years of legal experience in special education, juvenile defense, criminal defense, and civil litigation. He has represented more than 1,000 clients since being licensed in 1988 and is active in organizations such as the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and the Council for Exceptional Children.
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Shane Sears holds bachelor's, master's, and law degrees from the University of Alabama, concentrating in political science, criminology, and law. He has 25 years of legal experience and has represented more than 600 clients. Active in community service, he serves on the board of TREAC, supporting veterans' health and quality of life. Shane Sears is one of Alabama's highest-rated attorneys and is one of America's 'Top 100 Trial Lawyers,' according to the National Trial Lawyers Association.
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