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