Atty. Leah Ward Sears

Atty. Leah Ward Sears

Hon. Leah Ward Sears is a lawyer practicing litigation, appellate team, appellate practice and 4 other areas of law.

Atlanta Atlanta 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Leah Ward Sears at a glance

Leah Ward Sears is a Partner based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Schiff Hardin LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on litigation, adr, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1980). Educated at Emory University (J.D. University, 1980) and Cornell University (B.S., 1976). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Hon. Leah Ward Sears is a lawyer practicing litigation, appellate team, appellate practice and 4 other areas of law
  • Leah received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Leah practices at Schiff Hardin LLP in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

Leah Ward Sears's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Leah Ward Sears handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Leah Ward Sears is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Georgia →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Leah Ward Sears is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Georgia →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Leah Ward Sears is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Georgia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Leah Ward Sears

Where is Leah Ward Sears's law office located?
Leah Ward Sears's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Schiff Hardin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Leah Ward Sears handle?
Leah Ward Sears focuses on litigation, adr, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Leah Ward Sears practiced law?
Leah Ward Sears has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Leah Ward Sears go to law school?
Leah Ward Sears earned their education at (J.D. University, 1980); (B.S., 1976).
How can I contact Leah Ward Sears for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Leah Ward Sears received?
Leah Ward Sears's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D. University
Emory University
- 1980
B.S.
Cornell University
- 1976

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1980

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